Ohio was not officially accepted as a member of the United States until 1953, although it had been part of the Northwest Territory prior to that. In 1803, Ohio had submitted a petition to join the union, but their constitution was never approved. In 1953, a law was passed that officially admitted Ohio to the union, but with the date of admission being set back to March 1, 1803.
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Pekin, Illinois was given its name due to a misconception that it was located on the opposite side of the world from Beijing, China. In reality, it is located opposite the Indian Ocean.
Pekin, Illinois was given its name due to a misconception that it was located on the opposite side of the world from Beijing, China. In reality, it is located opposite the Indian Ocean.
Paracetamol poisoning is the second most common reason for liver transplants globally and the primary cause of liver transplants in the United States.
Paracetamol poisoning is the second most common reason for liver transplants globally and the primary cause of liver transplants in the United States.
Examples of hysterical strength include a woman fighting off a polar bear to save several children, and a woman lifting a car to rescue someone trapped underneath. This is an extraordinary display of physical strength, far exceeding what is typically thought to be possible.