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THINK YOU’VE GOT A HANDLE ON THIS US STATE NICKNAME QUIZ?

Did you ever collect all those state quarters? Put them to good use on this quiz about curious state monikers and the facts around them.

Question 1 of 8

Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

The Sunflower State

The Evergreen State

The Magnolia State

The Mockingbird State

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Words nearby BAK

bajada, Bajan, Bajer, Ba Jin, B.A.Jour., BAK, bake, bakeapple, baked Alaska, baked beans, baked meat

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Example sentences from the Web for BAK

In April, the new democratically elected South Korean President, Lee Myung Bak lifted a ban on imported American beef.
The Internet Is Bad For You|Andrew Keen|December 19, 2008|DAILY BEAST
When enny of us wud go ni the child, shee'd draw bak en say, 'och-y,' jes lak our black skins wuz nasty.
That Old-Time Child, Roberta|Sophie Fox Sea
Erbout dinner time the men cum bak with the buggy en wagin, but no Mars Robert.
That Old-Time Child, Roberta|Sophie Fox Sea
Thare aint mutch art in driving a trotting hoss, jist hold them bak hard, and holler them ahead hard, thats awl.
Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings|Henry Wheeler Shaw

Tew konklude, Feller Sisters, pitch in; remember Mr. Lots wife, she that was salted for looken bak.
Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings|Henry Wheeler Shaw
If yu want tew katch yure bo, run rite tuther wa, and skream a small-sized skream, and dont look bak till yu katch him.
Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings|Henry Wheeler Shaw

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