Monday, March 2, 2015

Maine - Map, The Way Life Should Be

Maine
The Way Life Should Be

Maine Facts:
Maine - "Pine Tree State"
Capital - Augusta
Area - 33,125 sq miles
Population - "1990" 1,227,928
Moto - "Dirigo" - I Direct
Flower - Pine Cone
Animal - Moose
Cat - Maine Coon
Insect - Honeybee
Bird - Chickadee
Tree - Eastern White Pine
23rd State admitted to the Union
2009

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I have never seen a postcard before with the state cat listed on it!  I looked it up and yes - There is a Maine Coon breed of cat, here is some info:

One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the Maine Coon is regarded as a native of the state of Maine. Most Coon Cat breeders believe that the breed originated in mating between pre-existing shorthaired domestic cats and overseas longhairs.
Maine Coons were well established more than a century ago as a hardy, handsome breed of domestic cat, well equipped to survive the hostile New England winters. 

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