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Fun Facts about RHODE ISLAND
The Rhode Island State Fruit: The Rhode Island State Fruit is the Rhode Island Greening Apple. This apple was developed in Rhode Island around 1796. The flesh is crisp and colored yellow-green; it retains its sour flavor in cooking. Most of Rhode Island's greening apple crop is sold for commercial processing.
The Rhode Island State Bird: The Rhode Island State bird is the Rhode Island red chicken. This breed, which is developed in Little Compton, is known for producing quality meat and eggs.
How Rhode Island was named: The exact origin of Rhode Island's name is unknown. One idea is that Giovanni da Verrazzano found present-day Block Island in 1524 and compared it to the Greek island of Rhodes, Another theory is that it was named "Roode Eylandt" (red island) by the Dutch explorer Adrian Block after its red clay. However it happened, Rhode Island became the official name in 1663.
The Rhode Island State Flag: Placed on a white field is a circle of thirteen gold stars representing the first thirteen states. The stars surround a gold ship's anchor. The states motto " Hope" is on a blue ribbon below the anchor.
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