Today is National North Carolina Day

Today is National North Carolina Day, so of course we are going to look at some of their silly laws and some fun facts about this State - be sure to share with the children you love! Did you know in North Carolina it is illegal to . . .

• Rollerblade in the sun.
• Sing off-key.
• Use elephants to plow cotton fields.
• Hunt alligators. 
• Have more than five chicken hens or to have even one rooster.

You will find more of their silly laws at this link. Okay. Well, now for some interesting fun facts about North Carolina - did you know . . .

• It was the 12th State to join the Union.
• Is where the Wright brothers tested their first flight.
• Tar, pitch, and turpentine used to be sold from the pine trees — the same tar worked in the state’s favor during the Revolutionary War as it slowed down the British army.
• 60% of the State is covered in forests - as timber grows abundantly, the state is the world’s largest furniture manufacturer.
• Many globally successful retail chains began in North Carolina - including Pepsi and Krispy Kreme.

You will find out more about North Carolina at this link.