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The Land That Proves Washington Was A Mistake: https://youtu.be/xEEVP1tnah4
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What if I told you the smallest state in America boasts a coastline that stretches for over 400 miles? Or that despite its tiny footprint, it shares a hidden border with New York and was the very first colony to declare independence from Great Britain? From treacherous pirate havens to the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, welcome to Rhode Island.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Truly "The Smallest"
01:19 - The Coastline Paradox
02:13 - Maritime Border With New York
03:01 - The Grumpy Landowner At The Highest Peak
03:52 - Never Far From The Ocean
04:43 - A Long Name For A Small State
05:36 - A Haven For Pirates And Smugglers
06:29 - Birthplace Of The American Industrial Revolution
07:25 - Independence Before Everyone Else
08:16 - A Topography Of Tolerance
09:07 - The Density Anomaly
09:56 - The Catholic Capital Of The U.S.
10:46 - Dominated By One Metro Area
11:38 - A Hyper-Regional Culinary Geography
12:26 - Pioneers Of Offshore Wind Energy
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