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Virginia

11:17 PM
78° Few Clouds
Sunset: 11:12 PM
Population
8,642,000
Route 1
197 miles

Streaking was first documented in October, 1939 on the University of Virginia lawn.

The Old Dominion

Most people from Virginia love talking about history. It makes sense because VA is the oldest English colony in America. 

Even after independence, Virginia remained in history’s spotlight. Eight US presidents were born in Virginia. It had the first playhouse in the US (Williamsburg), the first Law School (William & Mary), and the first electric streetcar in North America (Richmond). Kentucky, DC, and West Virginia were once part of Virginia.

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