North Carolina’s nickname is “Tar Heel State“, “The land of the sky“, and “Old North State“.Asheville holds the record of having the largest number of breweries per capita. It is the most than any other state in the country. For beer lovers, Asheville is the mecca.With 255 rooms, Asheville has the biggest mansion in the country. It is inspired by a chateau-like style with lush gardens and winery.Pepsi was invented in this state. It was originally called “Brad’s Drink“.There are 100 counties in the state. The smallest county is Tyrell County which has a population of about 4500.Although the coasts of the state are beautiful, it is a graveyard for sailors. “The Graveyard of the Atlantic“ is the nickname of that region. According to some sources, around 1000 ships have sunk in that area since 1500.The state is the leading producer of sweet potatoes. The state also produces 20% of the Christmas trees of the country.The tallest dam in the eastern United States is the Fontana Dam.Bath is the oldest town in the state. It was formed in 1705.