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18. It was the first state, but only because ......

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 02:01 AM

Feb 2012

Pennsylvania (which Deleware had been part of) gave the nod to Deleware, Pennsylvania then became the 2nd to enter the Union.

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state by state speak your mind about...delaware [View all] SwampG8r Feb 2012 OP

I went to Wilmington long ago. NYC_SKP Feb 2012 #1

I'm a graduate of university of Delaware, as is Biden Beaverhausen Feb 2012 #2

I am as well. phylny Feb 2012 #25

Peck em Hens! ananda Feb 2012 #31

I was class of 81- and I used to perform at the Ballon and the DP Beaverhausen Feb 2012 #33

when I go to the Deer park Vattel Feb 2012 #40

Class of '72 SteveG Feb 2012 #29

Sorry. ForgoTheConsequence Feb 2012 #3

Great beaches, lousy toll booths on I-95. kwassa Feb 2012 #4

There's a way around that toll LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #39

If you pass the University you've gone too far. Vattel Feb 2012 #45

Delaware: I wish I knew Ye Better The Genealogist Feb 2012 #5

Delaware is basically a speed-trap and toll extractor waddirum Feb 2012 #6

It's where I send my credit card payments. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #7

Never been there Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #8

No sales tax hootinholler Feb 2012 #9

DuPont jberryhill Feb 2012 #20

I did not recall correctly, lol hootinholler Feb 2012 #23

Live in PA but I love Delaware. Marie Marie Feb 2012 #10

Great tip about the cops... pamela Feb 2012 #14

I've never been there, Blue_In_AK Feb 2012 #11

I like Delaware. pamela Feb 2012 #12

Rehobeth - best breakfast ever at watrwefitinfor Feb 2012 #26

You have that novel Bury the Hatchet Day.... Historic NY Feb 2012 #13

Not to mention the book and movie Fight Club KamaAina Feb 2012 #38

I lived my teenage years there. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #15

Lol jberryhill Feb 2012 #21

Todd Estates II Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #24

It just struck my funnybone jberryhill Feb 2012 #27

Delaware Punch did not originate in Delaware Brother Buzz Feb 2012 #16

our very first state Terra Alta Feb 2012 #17

It was the first state, but only because ...... mrmpa Feb 2012 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author Canuckistanian Feb 2012 #19

Loved it. Zanzoobar Feb 2012 #22

I will never forgive biden for rewriting the bankruptcy laws Javaman Feb 2012 #28

I agree that this is a HUGE black mark on his otherwise good record. closeupready Feb 2012 #32

Love it! Have grown up and lived here all my life. woodsprite Feb 2012 #30

Is Newark a good place for retirees? LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #41

I would think it's fine for retirees. woodsprite Feb 2012 #55

That all sounds good LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #58

There are about 3 bookstores on Main Street woodsprite Feb 2012 #60

We would love to visit Delaware... Tikki Feb 2012 #34

Dogfish Head Brew. Nuff said. Taverner Feb 2012 #35

YAY Delaware... one_voice Feb 2012 #36

High tolls, but awesome beer KamaAina Feb 2012 #37

Going southbound on I-95 BumRushDaShow Feb 2012 #42

Old New Castle History, Rehoboth Beach Family Fun, Dewey Beach Partiers & LET US NOT FORGET....... cyberpj Feb 2012 #43

I love Battery Park & old New Castle! woodsprite Feb 2012 #57

Delaware is not too exciting, but Vattel Feb 2012 #44

What did Delaware? I don’t know Alaska... Little Star Feb 2012 #46

LOL. What did Della wear? is the first line in what appears to be a military marching song that cyberpj Feb 2012 #47

Oh that is too cute! Thanks.... Little Star Feb 2012 #48

She wore her New Jersey! n/t woodsprite Feb 2012 #56

LOL n/t Little Star Feb 2012 #59

Oh, that's the state you drive through from the Bay Bridge to the ocean, right? jpljr77 Feb 2012 #49

Drove through it once. MineralMan Feb 2012 #50

Corporate Whore jsmirman Feb 2012 #51

I take it your from Delaware? lol. Little Star Feb 2012 #52

Totally guilty of being offensive jsmirman Feb 2012 #54

home state of our beloved Joe Biden WI_DEM Feb 2012 #53

Delaware? What's in Delaware? Renew Deal Feb 2012 #61