recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Honolulu

**Honolulu** is the capital city of Hawaii, USA, located on the southeastern coast of Oahu.

## Description

Honolulu is the home of Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

## Trivia

* Honolulu means "sheltered harbor" in Hawaiian.
	+ Its Chinese name is Tánxiāngshān, which means "Fragrant sandalwood mountain".

## Birth & Foundation

In 1100 AD, the first known people living in Honolulu (Oahu) were known as the Oahu tribe. In 1783, Honolulu joined the Maui tribe. In late 1795, Honolulu became a part of the Kingdom of Hawaii (later owned by the British, followed by the United States). Honolulu was founded as a major city of Hawaii in 1850.
Spanish Florida

**Spanish Florida *(Florida española)*** is a United States territory owned by the Viceroyalty of New Spain and ruled by the Spanish Empire from the 16th-19th centuries, located on the present day U.S. state of Florida.

During the Age of Exploration, the Spanish Empire discovered peninsular Florida. By 1763, Florida was conquered by the British as part of British America. In 1783, Florida was re-owned by the Spanish. In 1818, Florida joined the United States.

## See Also

### From the Viceroyalty of New Spain

* Spanish Louisiana
* Pre-Mexican Cession
* Nootka Territory
Anchorage

**Anchorage** is the largest city in Alaska, located on the Northern Cook Inlet Zone.

## Description

Anchorage is the home of Chugach State Park. And is famous for polar bears and other wild animals.

## Trivia

* Anchorage is named after an *anchorage*, which is a place where a ship can lay anchor.

## Birth & Foundation

During the beginning of the first century, the first known people living in Anchorage were known as the Nortons. In 1796, Anchorage was conquered by the Russians as part of Russian America. In 1867, the United States purchased Anchorage (Alaska) from Russia. Anchorage was founded as a major city in 1914.
Knoxville

Knoxville is a city located in Eastern Tennessee within the Tennessee River border.

## Description

Knoxville is a city in Tennessee. Knoxville has 19-century buildings.

## Birth

In 950 AD, the first known people living in Knoxville were known as the Mississippi Cultures. In 1550, Knoxville was known as Cherokee Country. In 1763, Knoxville was discovered by the British as part of the Indian Reserve. In 1783, Knoxville was a part of North Carolina. In 1790, Knoxville became a permanent municipality of Tennessee.
Mexico

**Mexico** is a country in North America. Its capital is Mexico City.

## Description

Mexico borders the United States (California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) on the south and Guatemala and Belize on the west.

Mexico is known for mariachi music and beaches.

Mexican foods include tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and burritos.

## States and their name meanings

* **Aguascalientes:** "Hot waters" in Spanish.
* **Baja California:** "Low California" in Spanish, derived from the southern border of California.
* **Baja California Sur:** "Low California South" in Spanish, derived from the southern border of Baja California.
* **Campeche:** “Place of snakes and ticks".
* **Chiapas:** "The place where the chia sage grows" in Nahuatl.
* **Chihuahua:** "Dry, sandy place" in Nahuatl.
* **Coahuila:** "Place of many trees" in Nahuatl.
* **Colima:** "Place in the hand of the grandfather" in Nahuatl.
* **Durango:** Named after the city of Durango in the Basque Country, Spain.
* **Guanajuato:** "Place of the monstrous frogs" in Purepecha.
* **Guerrero:** "Warrior" in Spanish.
* **Hidalgo:** Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, considered the initiator of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810.
* **Jalisco:** "Place with sand on the ground" in Nahuatl.
* **Mexico State:** Named after the Mexica peoples, unlike its eponymous country.
* **Michoacan:** "Place of possessors of fish" in Nahuatl.
* **Morelos:** Named after José María Morelos, one of the leaders of Mexico's struggle against Spain during the War of Independence.
* **Nayarit:** "Place of Nayar" in Cora.
* **Nuevo Leon:** "New Leon", named after the Kingdom of Leon, Spain.
* **Oaxaca:** "On the nose of the *huajes*" in Nahuatl.
* **Puebla:** "People" in Spanish.
* **Queretaro:** "Place of cliffs" in Purepecha.
* **Quintana Roo:** Named after Andrés Quintana Roo, a hero from the War of Independence.
* **San Luis Potosi:** Named after the French King Louis IX, and the mines of Potosí in Bolivia.
* **Sinaloa:** "Cut corn" in Mayo.
* **Sonora:** "In the place of the corn" in Opata.
* **Tabasco:** “Place where the soil is humid” in Nahuatl.
* **Tamaulipas:** "Place with high mountains" in Huasteca Nahuatl.
* **Tlaxcala:** "Place of tortillas" in Nahuatl.
* **Veracruz:** "True cross" in Spanish.
* **Yucatan:** "I'm not from here" in Chontal Maya.
* **Zacatecas:** "People from the Place of Grass" in Nahuatl.

## Trivia

* Mexico means "in the navel of the moon".
* On Page 26 of *The Scrambled States of America*, Pennsylvania says "I saw Mexico".

## Birth

During the early years, Mexico was inhabited by the Olmecs, Mayans, and Toltecs. In 1122, Mexico was inhabited by the Mesoamerican City-States. In 1430, the Aztecs lived there. In 1519, Mexico was discovered by the Spanish as part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1690, the Spanish discovery of Mexico was complete.

In 1821, the Mexican Empire was formed. During the Texas Revolution, the United States bought Texas from Mexico. During the Mexican American War, Mexico was shrunken into its full shape we know of today.

### Future prediction

It's predicted that Mexico will connect with South Africa for about 250 million years from now.
Philadelphia

**Philadelphia**, or **Philly** for short, is a city on the Delaware River border of Pennsylvania, USA, bordering New Jersey.

## Description

Philadelphia is the home of the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. And where histor

## Trivia

* The city's name means "brotherly love" in Greek.
* Its Spanish name is Filadelfia.
* Philadelphia was Pennsylvania's first capital.

## Birth & Foundation

In 1682, Philadelphia was discovered and founded as a major city by the British. In 1783, Philadelphia was owned by the United States in Pennsylvania.
Dallas

**Dallas** is a city located on the northeast of Texas, USA.

## Trivia

* Dallas is named after either Joseph Dallas or the village of Dallas, Scotland, UK. The name Dallas means "valley of water" in Scots Gaelic.
* The Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys, and Texas Rangers play home games in Dallas

## Birth

In 1400, the first known people living in Dallas were known as the Comanche. In 1682, Dallas was discovered by the Spanish as part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1821, Dallas was a part of the Mexican Empire. During the Texas Revolution, the Texas Rebels purchased Dallas from Mexico. In 1845, Dallas was owned by the United States.
Mississippi

Mississippi is one of the eight purple states in Laurie Keller's *Scrambled States of America* series. She is the crush of Nevada.

 Role

### The Scrambled States of America

At the party, Mississippi meets Nevada, and they start falling in love with each other. When the states decided to move to another part of the country, Nevada and Mississippi move next to each other.

When the states decide, they should move to their proper locations, Nevada is depressed that he has to leave Mississippi for now.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

Mississippi takes the part of the show with Nevada, dancing the tango, the dance of love.

### Wash Hands for 20 Mississippis

Uncle Sam and Mississippi appear as a reminder of COVID-19 for kids on Laurie Keller’s twitter to wash their hands for 20 seconds as Uncle Sam counts 20 Mississippis. It shows Uncle Sam and Mississippi washing their hands.

## Major Cities

* Tupelo
* Biloxi

## Celebrities Born in Mississippi

* Britney Spears
* Hayley Williams
* Diplo (Thomas Wesley Pentz)
* Jim Henson (RIP)
* Elvis Aaron Presley (RIP)
* Oprah Gail Winfrey
* Randy Houser
* Christopher LeDoux (RIP)
* Brittney McLaurin

## Trivia

* Her name means "great river" in Ojibwe.
	+ She is named after the Mississippi River.
	+ Early names for the state are: Meschasipi, Misisipi, Mississipi
* As of 2021, she's the most recent U.S. state to have a new state flag design.

## Real-world History

In 950 AD, Mississippi became a part of the Mississippi Cultures. In 1550, Mississippi became known as Choctaw. In 1690, Mississippi became a part of the French Louisiana. In 1763, Mississippi became a part of West Florida. In 1783, Mississippi became a part of the Unorganized Territory (1783). In 1798, Mississippi Territory formed. Mississippi gained statehood in 1817.
Georgia's peachy perfume

**Georgia's peachy perfume** is the cause of Washington, D.C.'s powerful sneeze in the Talent Show book.

## Role

In *The Scrambled States of America Talent Show*, just before the grand finale - the Jolly Jugglers - while Washington, D.C., introduces the final act, he takes a whiff of Georgia's peachy perfume and feels a sneeze the size of Alaska coming on. Just when the curtain starts to rise, Washington, D.C., lets out a sneeze so big that it blows Massachusetts right off his feet.

Back at home, D.C. admits that "peachy perfume makes him sneeze".
Sacramento

Sacramento is the capital of California, USA, located on the Sacramento River border.

## Description

Sacramento is the home of the California State Capitol Museum.

## Trivia

* Sacramento means "sacrament" in Spanish.

## Birth

In 1769, Sacramento was discovered by the Spanish, claiming it as a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1821, Sacramento became a part of the Mexican Empire.

During the Mexican-American War, the Americans purchased Sacramento from Mexico. In 1848, Sacramento became a part of the Unorganized Territory (1848). In 1850, Sacramento became a permanent city in California.
San Francisco

**San Francisco**, or **San Fran** for short, is a major city located on the bay area of California, USA.

## Description

San Francisco is the home of Golden Gate Bridge.

## Trivia

* The city is hispanically-named after Italian friar St. Francis of Assisi.
* The Giants, Athletics, 49ers, Warriors, and Sharks all play in the San Francisco Area
	+ Its Chinese name is Jiujinshan, which means "old gold mountain".

## Birth & Foundation

In 1769, San Francisco was founded by the Spanish as a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1776, it became a major city.

In 1821, San Francisco became a part of Alta California in the Mexican Empire. During the Mexican-American War, San Francisco was purchased by the United States from Mexico. In 1850, San Francisco was permanently owned by California.
Maryland

**Maryland** is one of the eight purple states in the *Scrambled States of America* series.

## Role

### The Scrambled States of America

In the beginning, Maryland reads a newspaper and finds a sale. Later when the states decide to switch places, Maryland packs the country's capital, Washington, D.C.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

Maryland takes the part of the show as Minnesota's assistant during his act.

## Celebrities Born in Maryland

* Henry Gartf Holt (RIP)
* Frederick Douglass (RIP)
* Rebecca Rea Sugar
* Kevin Jeffrey Clash
* John Wilkes Booth (RIP)

## Major Cities

* Baltimore
* Potomac
* Denton
* West Denver
* West Denton

## Trivia

* A piece of landmass below Maryland actually belongs to Virginia. This is called the Accomack-Northampton region.
* She is named after Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of the English King Charles I.
* Before the talent show book, She was thought to be a male due to her deep voice in the video

## Quotes

* "It's my pleasure to give you a ride, Washington, D.C. Are you ok in there, Mr. President?"

--

* "You're a great dancer!"

--

* "I can't hold my arms like this for much longer!"

## Relationships

### New Mexico

In the first book, Maryland compliments to New Mexico on his dance moves.

### Minnesota

In the talent show book, she is Minnesota's assistant in his act.

## Real-world History

In 1632, Maryland was discovered by the English. They named their land after Queen Maria, the wife of King Charles I. Maryland joined the union in 1788.
Atlanta

**Atlanta** is the captial city of Georgia, USA.

## Description

Atlanta is the home of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.

## Trivia

* Atlanta is named after Martha Atalanta Lumpkin, the daughter of politician Wilson Lumpkin.
	+ Early names for the city are Terminus and Marthasville.
* Atlanta appears in an X-ray of Georgia's cities in the Talent Show book.

## Birth & Foundation

In 1400, the first known people living in Atlanta were known as the Floridan Cultures. In 1588, Atlanta was discovered by the Spanish as part of the Spanish Florida. In 1732, Atlanta was colonized by the British. During the American Revolution, Atlanta was conquered by the American Rebels. Atlanta became a major city in Georgia in 1847.
Cobalt Sthenia

*Quotes in Italics*

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 Basic Biology

Floatzel (Japanese: フローゼル Flowsel) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Buizel starting at level 26.

Floatzel is an orange Pokémon resembling an otter or a weasel. It has two pointed blue fins on its arms and two tails. The yellow flotation device gives the impression of an inflatable life vest. When it lays on its back, the flotation sac could also be interpreted as a sort of inflatable dinghy using its tails as a propeller and its fins as oars. Its forelimbs and tails are tipped in cream, and there is an orange teardrop shape in its cream lower belly. Floatzel also has a circular cream spot in the center of its head, cream eyelids and a pattern of two black triangles on the edges of its cream muzzle. It has one cream spot if it is female and two if it is male. It can use its swimming capabilities to assist in the rescues of drowning people. It tends to inhabit swift-moving rivers. Some believe Floatzel is a fish-eater.

## Trivia

#### External Sources:

Floatzel biology taken from: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Floatzel\_(Pok%C3%A9mon)

#### Active profile link:

https://plus.google.com/+AshKetchumPok%C3%A8monMaster/posts

#### **Copyright Disclaimer:**

Pokémon, and the characters created by The Pokémon Company International are sole property of said company as well as Creatures, Inc., Game Freak, and the Nintendo Company. The profiles, events, and situations presented here are made out of imagination and in no way are reflective of the view of the aforementioned companies or produced by them. Any complaint or inquiry of material presented here is the responsibility of the website owner or the profile owner, unless proven otherwise by the External Sources link.
All images here shall be assumed to be borrowed intellectual property from various image sources, including DeviantArt, Pixiv, and Google, and thus do not solely belong to the persons represented here, unless a unique and creative work is exclusively defined as original property of the posting member.
If any violation of these rules is seen, please report it to the Administrator as listed on the contact page.
New Orleans

**New Orleans** is a city in Louisiana, USA.

## Description

New Orleans is a city on the southeast-gulf region of Louisiana. New Orleans is famous for its Jazz and Mardi Gras festivals.

## Trivia

* The city is named after the commune of Orleans in France.
* New Orleans was the territorial capital of the French Louisiana.

## History & Foundation

In 1682, New Orleans was founded by the French as part of the French Louisiana. New Orleans was founded as a major city in 1718.

In 1763, New Orleans was conquered by the British as a part of the British West Florida. During the American Revolution, New Orleans was temporarily conquered by the American Rebels.

In 1783, it was conquered by the Spanish as a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Since 1803, the United States owned New Orleans permanently, in Louisiana.
Tennessee

"This is the third time I've dropped my fork!"

**Tennessee** is one of the ten blue states in Laurie Keller's Scrambled States of America. Tennessee is also well known for country music.

## Role

### The Scrambled States of America

At the beginning, Arkansas shares a muffin with her. When the states decide to move to another part of the country, Tennessee moves northwest to Washington's place, but later she is shrouded in the rain.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

Tennessee takes the part of the talent show as the State Impersonators, when she and Wyoming imitate Oklahoma.

## Major Cities

* Memphis
* Chattanooga
* Knoxville
* Gatlinburg

## Celebrities born in Tennessee

* Miley Cyrus
* Justin Timberlake
* Dolly Parton
* "Tennessee" Ernie Ford (RIP)
* Aretha Franklin (RIP)
* Bianca Blair Crawford
* Galen Sander Fott
* Brandon Heath Knell
* Riley Elizabeth Clemmons
* Tina Turner (Anna Mae Bullock) (RIP)
* Johnny Knoxville (Philip John Clapp)
* Ella Harper (RIP)
* Terrian Bass Woods
* Robby Novak (Kid President)
* Wilma Rudolph (RIP)
* Willa Fitzgerald

## Trivia

* She is named after a Cherokee village, with an unknown meaning.
	+ Early names for the state are: Tanase, Tanasi, Tannassee, Tenassee, Tunissee

## Quotes

* “This is the third time I dropped my fork!”
* "Why did I switch with Washington?"
* "Let me tell it!"
* "Did you like my impersonation of you?"

## Real-world History

In 950 AD, the first known people living in Tennessee were known as the Mississippi Cultures. In 1550, Tennessee were known as the Chick and Cherokee countries. In 1763, Tennessee was discovered by the British as part of the Indian Reserve. In 1783, Tennessee was a part of North Carolina. In 1790, Tennessee was formed, then known as the Southwest Territory. Tennessee gained statehood in 1796.

## Gallery

"Did you like my impersonation of you?""Why did I switch with Washington?"
Detroit

**Detroit**, nicknamed Motor City, is the largest city in Michigan, USA, located on the southeast on the Detroit River border, bordering Ontario, Canada.

## Description

Detroit is the birthplace of Motown Records.

## Trivia

* Detroit means "strait" in French, derived from "strait of Lake Erie".
* Detroit was Michigan’s first capital before Lansing.
* Detroit is host to Detroit Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings

## Birth

In 1616, Detroit was discovered by the French as part of New France. In 1670, Detroit became a part of Iroquois Country. In 1701, Detroit became a part of the French Louisiana. In 1763, Detroit was conquered by the British. In 1783, Detroit was owned by the United States, as part of the Northwest Territory.

In 1800, Detroit became a part of the Ohio Territory. In 1803, Detroit became a part of the Indiana Territory. In 1806, Detroit became a permanent municipality in Michigan.
Wichita

**Wichita** is a city in Kansas.

## Description

Wichita is the home of the Old Cowtown Museum.

## Trivia

* Wichita means "raccoon eyes".

 Birth

In 1682, Wichita was discovered by the French, marking it a part of the French Louisiana. In 1762, Wichita became a part of the Spanish Louisiana, which is a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.

The Spanish Louisiana was later owned by the Americans. Wichita then became a part of the Missouri Territory, followed by the Unorganized Territory (1821). In 1850, Wichita became a part of the Utah Territory and Unorganized Territory (1850).

In 1854, Wichita became a permanent minipality in Kansas.
Marty

**Marty** is an unseen character who is California's phone agent. He was first talked to in the puzzle.

## Trivia

* Some people claim that Marty's either an animal or a fictional U.S. state, but other times people claim that he's a human, either in real life, he's Marty Beller from *They Might Be Giants* or in fiction, Marty Frye from *Marty Frye, Private Eye* which is illustrated by Laurie Keller along with an author, Janet Tashjian.
Charlotte

**Charlotte** is a city in North Carolina, located south on the border of South Carolina.

## Description

Charlotte is the home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

## Trivia

* Charlotte is named after German-born Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of English King George III.
* The Hornets Basketball Team and Panthers Football team all play in Charlotte

## History

In 1400, the first known people living in Charlotte were known as the Mississippi Cultures. In 1550, the Cherokees lived there. In 1725, Charlotte was colonized by the British. During the American Revolution, the American Rebels conquered Charlotte.
Barter

Determines your ability to strike favorable deals with vendors. Your party's highest Barter skill is automatically used.

Appears to influence all prices in the game, including inns, bandit tolls and trainers, with the exception of arrows which are always fixed at a buying and selling price of one gold each.
Statue of Liberty

**The Statue of Liberty**is a major landmark New York City, New York, USA, located on Liberty Island.

## Description

The Statue of Liberty is a 305-foot patinated copper statue which was originally built as a gift from France. She was moved to New York, located on Liberty Island, where in October 1886 she was dedicated as a symbol of freedom and justice of the United States. People say she's made to welcome international foreigners to the United States. The flame on Liberty's torch, which is made to light the way to freedom, is made of 24-karat gold.

## Role

### The Scrambled States of America

When New York moves to California's place, he takes along the Statue of Liberty. But later they are bothered by a rumbling noise, along with Alabama and Indiana. Back at the states' proper locations, Montana says he saw the Statue of Liberty.

The Statue of Liberty is also seen in the Scrambled States Symbols page, where she meets the President Heads on Mount Rushmore (SD).

### The Scrambled States of America Talent Show

The Statue of Liberty is seen on the statehoods endpaper of the book. Here, she is carrying a cake instead of her signature torch.

## Trivia

* She was originally built in France.
* The way copper rusts to green, as she is now, is called patina.

## Quotes

* Statue of Liberty: "Hello, gentlemen."
* Rushmore George Washington: "Hello!"
* Rushmore Thomas Jefferson: "Wow!"
North Carolina

North Carolina is one of the eight green states in The Scrambled States Of America.

 Role

### The Scrambled States of America

At the beginning of the story, she is seen reading the news.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

North Carolina takes the part of the show as one of the Montanettes.

## Major Cities

* Charlotte
* Greensboro
* Raleigh

## Celebrities Born in North Carolina

* Charles Louis **"Chuck"** Brown (RIP)
* Ben Vereen (Benjamin Augustus Middleton)
* Ronnie Milsap
* Jon Reddick
* Michael English
* Zion Lateef Williamson
* Andrew Johnson (RIP)

## Trivia

* Her name means "Northern Land of King Charles".
* The Wright Brothers' first flight took place in North Carolina.
* She is the only female N state.

## Quotes

* North Carolina: "Nevada and Mississippi fell in love!"
* South Carolina: "That's sweet!"

--

* Tennessee: “Did you like my impersonation of you?”
* North Carolina: “Do I really whistle in my sleep?”

## Real-world History

In 1400, the first known people living in North Carolina were known as the Mississippi Cultures. In 1550, the Cherokees lived there. In 1663, North Carolina was discovered by the British. North Carolina gained statehood in 1789.
Eleanor Swan

**Eleanor Swan** is an autistic U.S. geography and Scrambled States fan from Tooele, Utah. She is a fan of Laurie Keller's *The Scrambled States of America*book series. As of September 2022, she has over 5,000 YouTube subscribers. She has loved the Scrambled States that she put fan arts and them as humans, kids, and babies. She always enjoyed the Scrambled States series because of her autism.

## Biography

Eleanor was born on April 28, 1999, in Tooele, Utah, and appears to be suffering from autism. Ever since she was a teen, she's enjoyed learning the 50 states in America by reading *The Scrambled States of America*. She also learned geography. She is 24 years of age by now.

She likes to sing songs about the U.S. states. Many of her songs include "Fifty Nifty United States" and "The Fifty States That Rhyme". She can also sing every U.S. state song.

She created a Facebook, YouTube and Twitter account in 2013, and an Instagram account in 2017. On YouTube, she makes read-along videos of both books in the Scrambled States series and sing-along videos (lyrics or images) to her favorite U.S. geography songs and state songs. She also does fanart drawings of the Scrambled States. There is a wiki on Fandom including all the Scrambled States fanarts from other Scrambled States fans, even Eleanor Swan's fanarts. They only show what the Scrambled States are shown as. The only fanarts from Eleanor Swan on the wiki are them as humans, kids, and babies.

She graduated from East Hollywood High School in West Valley City and now lives in another host home. Currently, she uses Adobe Creative Apps to make videos and slideshows.

## Video Series

* Read-Alongs
	+ The Scrambled States of America
	+ The Scrambled States of America Talent Show
* Scrambled States Fanarts (Series of 4)
* Scrambled States Highlights (Series of 1)
* U.S. State Songs
* Wakko's America
* Fifty Nifty United States
* Scrambled States as (blank) (Series of 3)
* Fifty States That Rhyme
* Meet the States (NEW)
* Scrambled States Holiday Cards (NEW)
	+ Christmas
	+ Thanksgiving

## Trivia

* Swan always has a feeling that five U.S. states - Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, and Oregon - are often pronounced incorrectly.
* She enjoys Wakko Warner singing all 50 states and their capitals.
* Puerto Rico, Georgia (country), Hungary, and Italy are the only locations outside of the regular United States that are used in Eleanor Swan's fanart.
Omaha

**Omaha** is a city located on the Missouri River border of Nebraska, USA, bordering Iowa.

## Description

Omaha is the home of the University of Nebraska Omaha.

## Trivia

* Omaha means "upstream people".
* Omaha was Nebraska's first capital.

## Birth

In 1400, the first known people living in Omaha were known as the Sioux. By 1682, Omaha was discovered by the French as a part of the French Louisiana. In 1762, Omaha became a part of the Spanish Louisiana, which is a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.

The Spanish Louisiana was later owned by the Americans. Omaha then became a part of the Missouri Territory, followed by the Unorganized Territory (1821). In 1854, Omaha became a permanent municipality in Nebraska.
North Dakota

"This is how we do it."

**North Dakota** is one of the eight brown states in Laurie Keller's *Scrambled States of America*series.

 Role

### The Scrambled States of America

In the beginning, Nebraska mentions getting sick and tired of the Dakotas bickering all the time. At the end, both North and South Dakota agree not to argue again.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

In Minnesota's act, he attempts to saw South Dakota  in half. The secret to the illusion is discovered when he's actually sawing a box with North Dakota on the left slot and South Dakota on the right slot. At home, North Dakota explains to Montana that he was part of the act.

## Quotes

* Montana: "Did he really saw South Dakota in half?"
	+ North Dakota: "This is how we do it. South Dakota here, North Dakota there, that's me, special lighting - boom, that's the way it works."
	+ Wyoming: "Genius!"

## Major Cities

* Fargo
* Minot
* Bismarck (Capital)

## Trivia

* Dakota means "land of allies" in Dakota.
* He is the least populated of the brown states.
* There are no pictures shown about him and South Dakota bickering.

## Real-world History

In 1400, the first known people living in North/South Dakota were known as the Cree Cultures and Sioux. In 1682, North/South Dakota was discovered by the French as part of the French Louisiana. In 1762, North/South Dakota became a part of the Spanish Louisiana, which is a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.

The Spanish Louisiana was later owned by the Americans. North/South Dakota then became a part of the Missouri Territory, followed by the Unorganized Territory (1821), followed by the Michigan Territory, followed by the Iowa Territory, followed by the Minnesota Territory, and finally the Unorganized Territory (1858).

In 1861, Dakota Territory was formed. By 1868, Dakota was shrunk into its full shape we know of today before it split into North and South. In 1889, both North and South Dakota entered the union.
San Diego

**San Diego** is a city located on the southern Pacific coastline of California, USA, bordering the Mexican state of Baja California.

## Description

San Diego is the home of the San Diego Zoo.

## Trivia

* San Diego is named after the Spanish Saint Didacus of Alcalá.

## Birth

In 1725, San Diego was founded by the Spanish as a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1821, San Diego became a part of Alta California in the Mexican Empire. During the Mexican-American War, San Diego was purchased by the United States from Mexico. In 1850, San Diego was permanently owned by California.
New France

**New France *(Nouvelle-France)*** was ruled in the United States and Canada by the French Empire from 1604-1803. Exploration in New France began in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1604, and began expansion through the United States in 1673 in Wisconsin and Michigan.

## Present-Day Members of New France

### French Louisiana

* Arkansas
* Colorado
* Illinois
* Indiana
* Iowa
* Kansas
* Kentucky
* Louisiana
* Michigan
* Minnesota
* Mississippi
* Missouri
* Montana
* Nebraska
* New Mexico
* North Dakota
* Ohio
* Oklahoma
* South Dakota
* Tennessee
* Texas
* Wisconsin
* Wyoming
* Alberta
* Saskatchewan

### French Canada

* Indiana
* Maine
* Michigan
* Minnesota
* New York
* North Dakota
* Ohio
* Vermont
* Wisconsin
* Manitoba
* New Brunswick
* Newfoundland & Labrador
* Nova Scotia
* Ontario
* Prince Edward Island
* Quebec
New Hampshire

New Hampshire is one of the ten blue states of The Scrambled States of America.

## Role

### The Scrambled States of America

When the states decide to move to another part of the country, New Hampshire moves northwest with some other blue states.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

New Hampshire takes the part of the show as one of the New States on the Block.

## Major Cities

* Concord (Capital)
* Manchester

## People Born in New Hampshire

* Richard and Maurice McDonald (both RIP)

## Trivia

* He is named after the county of Hampshire in England.
* The first book's front flap and the puzzle quotes that he looks like Uncle Sam's nose.

## Quotes

* Maine: "Beautiful sunrise!"
* New Hampshire: "Sure is!"

## Real-world History

In 950 AD, the first known people living in New Hampshire were known as Niitsitapi. In 1606, New Hampshire became a part of a Wabanaki Confederation. In 1629, New Hampshire was discovered by the British. In 1667, New Hampshire gained its full shape we know of today. New Hampshire gained statehood in 1788.

## Gallery

"Wow, those southwestern states can really dance!"
Louisiana

"Thank you."

**Louisiana** is one of the eight red states in the Scrambled States of America series.

## Role

### The Scrambled States of America

In the beginning, Louisiana is seen brushing her teeth. In the states party, Wyoming offers Louisiana a chair.

When the states come home after the problems of switching places, Florida asks Louisiana for a ride in his car.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

Louisiana takes the part of the show as the Montanettes. Back in their home country, Louisiana tickles Florida with a Montanettes feather.

## Major Cities

* New Orleans
* Shreveport
* Monroe

## Celebrities Born in Louisiana

* DJ Khaled
* Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.)
* Ellen DeGeneres
* Louis Armstrong (RIP)
* Milton Teagle **"Richard" Simmons**
* Malcolm **"Dr." John** Rebennack Jr.
* Antoine **"Fats" Domino** Jr. (RIP)
* Aaron Neville
* Edmond Dede
* Lauren Daigle
* Peyton Manning

## Trivia

* It's a coincidence that Louisiana is shaped like a letter L.
* She is named after the French King Louis XIV.
	+ She is one of the three states whose names are derived from the French.
	+ Alternate pre-statehood names for the state are: Luisiana (Spanish) and Luigiana (Italian).
* She's the only one of the ten states borders South Mississippi River to not have a namesake river.
* In Identify The States, she is the only state with both visible eyelashes and eyebrows.
* She is the only L state.

## Quotes

* Wyoming: "Allow me."
* Louisiana: "Thank you."

--

* Texas: "Everyone around me was blue!"
* Louisiana: "Really?"

## Real-world History

In 1682, Louisiana was discovered by the French. They named their discovered land Louisiana in honor of their king, Louis the XIV. In 1762, Louisiana became owned by the Spanish. In 1803, it was owned by the Americans. Louisiana gained statehood in 1812.
Mississippi River

> *Not to be confused with Mississippi State.*
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**The Mississippi River** is a 2,300-mile river that begins at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, and ends at Port Eads, Louisiana, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. state of Mississippi gained its name from the river.

## Description

The ten U.S. states that border the Mississippi River are from top-to-bottom:

1. Minnesota
2. Wisconsin
3. Iowa
4. Illinois
5. Missouri
6. Kentucky
7. Tennessee
8. Arkansas
9. Mississippi
10. Louisiana

## Role in the Scrambled States

### The Scrambled States of America

In the Scrambled States Symbols page, North Carolina's Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is staring at the Mississippi River.

## Trivia

* The Mississippi River was first realistically cartographed in the early 1700s.
* Louisiana is the only state bordering the Mississippi River to not have a namesake river.
* The five states located on the west border of the Mississippi River - Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana - make up what is known as *The Little Man In The Map*.
Los Angeles

**Los Angeles**, abbreviated **L.A.**,is a major city located on the southern Pacific coastline of California.

## Description

Los Angeles is a populated city in California. Los Angeles is famous for Disneyland and Hollywood and many famous celebrities moved to Los Angeles. And movies were made is Los Angeles. Los Angeles is also a popular American city Los Angeles has lots of beaches there.

## Trivia

* Los Angeles means "the angels" in Spanish.
* Los Angeles is one of the worst cities in America
* The Dodgers, Angels, Chargers, Rams, Kings, Lakers, and Clippers all play home games in LA

## History & Foundation

In 1769, Los Angeles was founded by the Spanish as a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1781, it became a major city.

In 1821, Los Angeles became a part of Alta California in the Mexican Empire. During the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles was purchased by the United States from Mexico. In 1850, Los Angeles was permanently owned by California.
Peoria

**Peoria** is a city located on the Illinois River border of Illinois, USA.

## Trivia

* Peoria means "comes carrying a pack on his back" in Illinoisan.

## Birth

In 1400, the first known people living in Peoria were known as the Mississippi Culture. In 1550, the Osages lived there. In 1680, the Iroquois lived there. In 1701, Peoria became a part of the French Louisiana. In 1763, Peoria became a part of the British America. In 1783, Peoria, then owned by the United States, became a part of the Northwest Territory. In 1809, Peoria became a permanent municipality in Illinois.
Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is a major city in Colorado.

## Description

Colorado Springs has lots of ranches and is at the base of the Rocky Mountains and is a popular destination for tourists.

## Trivia

* Colorado Springs is named after the Colorado River, like Colorado State.

## Birth

In 1300, the earliest known people living in Colorado Springs were known as the Navajo. By 1682, Colorado Springs was discovered by the French, marking it a part of the French Louisiana. In 1762, Colorado Springs became a part of the Spanish Louisiana, which is a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.

The Spanish Louisiana was later owned by the Americans. In 1821, Colorado Springs became a part of the Unorganized Territory (1821). In 1861 Colorado Springs became a permanent municipality in Colorado.
Atlantic City

**Atlantic City** is a city located on the southeast of New Jersey, bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

## Description

Atlantic City is famous for the boardwalks.

## Trivia

* The city is named after the Atlantic Ocean.
* Atlantic City has the longest boardwalk

## Birth

In 1621, Atlantic City was discovered by the Dutch as a part of New Netherlands. In 1664, Atlantic City was conquered by the British. During the American Revolution, the American Rebels conquered Atlantic City.
Oklahoma

**Oklahoma** is one of the eight brown states in Laurie Keller's *Scrambled States of America*series.

## Oklahoma

"OKLAHOMA, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain!"

## Role

### The Scrambled States of America

When the states move to another part of the country, Oklahoma moves next to Alaska, but his panhandle jabs into his left side.

### The Scrambled States of America Talent Show

Oklahoma serves as the set designer, but the paint he carries on his handle drips onto Arizona. In the show, during Pennsylvania's act, Oklahoma ropes him off-stage. He had to leave Vermont. He even was impersonated by Wyoming and Tennessee.

### Arnie The Doughnut

He appears in the back cover of the book, covered in donut frosting.

## Major Cities

* Tulsa
* Lawton
* Duncan
* Oklahoma City (Capital)

## Celebrities Born in Oklahoma

* Stephen Hillenburg (RIP)
* Elizabeth Marie (Maria) Tallchief (RIP)
* Samuel Moore (Sam) and James Lawrence (Bud) Walton (both RIP)
* Clarence Charles Nash (RIP)
* Bill Hader
* Carrie Marie Underwood
* Carlos Ray **"Chuck"** Norris
* Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie (RIP)
* Tyler Bunch
* Darci Lynne Farmer
* Jerry L. Nelson (RIP)
* Lloyd Newton Morrisett (RIP)
* Alexaundra "**AleXa"** Christine Schneiderman

## Trivia

* His name means "land of the red people".
	+ He is named after the Red River, which bears his name origin.
* Oklahoma is one of the two states whose name is used in their capitals, the other one being Indiana.

## Quotes

* Vermont: "Oklahoma, will you please just tell me your abbreviation?"
* Oklahoma: "OK."
* Vermont: "OK, tell me."
* Oklahoma: "OK."

* "I'll take care of it!"

* "Gesundheit."

## Real-world History

In 1400, the first known people living in Oklahoma were known as the Comanche. In 1682, Oklahoma was discovered by the French as part of the French Louisiana. In 1762, Oklahoma became a part of the Spanish Louisiana, which is a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.

The Spanish Louisiana was later owned by the Americans. In 1819, Oklahoma became part of Arkansas Territory. In 1824, Oklahoma became part of Unorganized Territory. In 1854, Oklahoma was formed, then named Indian Territory. During the Civil War, Oklahoma (Indian Territory) was a member of the Confederate States of America. Oklahoma gained statehood in 1907.
Laurie Keller

**Laurie Keller** is an American children's book writer and illustrator. She is known as the author and illustrator of *The Scrambled States of America* book series.

## Life

Keller grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. After graduating high school, she took education classes at a local community college and studied dance until a friend brought her to see a show at the Kendall College of Art and Design, which re-sparked her interest, causing her to enroll and receive a degree from the college in illustration.

Following graduation, Keller worked for seven years for Hallmark Cards as a greeting card artist. While there, she was allowed to design entire cards, which caused her to consider writing and illustrating books. Starting in 1997, she made illustrations for Nickelodeon, and later in 1998, she directed 6 network ID's for the channel with Pitch Productions, using pipe-cleaners and cel animation.

Keller has written and illustrated six books for Henry Holt Books for Young Readers: The Scrambled States of America, a geography book; *Open Wide: Tooth School Inside*, a dental book about tooth care; *Arnie the Doughnut*, about an anthropomorphic doughnut; *Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard*, a number book, *Do Unto Otters*, a book about manners; and The Scrambled States of America Talent Show, the follow-up to her 1998 debut.

## Biography

### As author & illustrator

* *The Scrambled States of America* (1998)
* *Open Wide: Tooth School Inside* (2000)
* *Arnie the Doughnut* (2003)
* *Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard* (2005)
* *Do Unto Otters* (2007)
* *The Scrambled States of America Talent Show* (2008)
* *Birdy's Smile Book* (2010)
* *We Are Growing!* (2016)
* *Potato Pants* (2018)
* *Hello, Arnie!* (2020)
* *Wake Me Up in 20 Coconuts* (2022)

### As illustrator only

* *Marty Frye, Private Eye* (2000)
* *Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions* *(2000)*
* *Stinky Thinking: The Big Book of Gross Games and Brain Teasers* (2005)
* *Fooled You!: Fakes and Hoaxes Through the Years* (2005)
* *Me and My Animal Friends* (2009)
* *Pluto Gets The Call* (2019)
* *I Am The Shark* (2021)
* *Bears Are Best!* (2023)

## Trivia

* Keller's birthday is the same as Idaho's statehood date.
Lore

Determines your ability to discover secret passages, use crystals, and identify items. Your party's highest Lore skill is automatically used.

**Secret Passages**

Secret doors appear to be visible regardless of Lore skill, and usually appear as slightly glowing purple symbols on dungeon walls. Clicking on the secret door opens it if the party's highest Lore skill meets a certain requirement. If the party's highest Lore skill is not yet high enough, a message will inform you what Lore level is required to open the secret door.

**Crystals**

Later in the game Blue Crystals can be found, and the Lore skill description suggests that certain Lore skill requirements may be required to use them.

**Unidentified Items**

Lore skill can be used to identify items, and save on the cost of paying a vendor to identify them.

Right-clicking on an unidentified item will attempt to identify it. If the party's highest Lore skill meets a certain requirement, the item will be identified, otherwise, if the party's highest Lore skill is not yet high enough, a message will inform you what Lore level is required to identify the item. Otherwise, a vendor (usually magic shop owners) can identify the items for a fee.
Maine

"ME."

**Maine** is one of the eight red states in the Scrambled States of America series.

## Role

### The Scrambled States of America

In the beginning, Maine is watching a beautiful sunrise. Later when the states switch to another part of the country, Maine is sneezed on, along with Virginia, by Texas.

Near the end of the story (both the book and video adaptation), Maine tells New Hampshire and Vermont, "I have brought you some peaches from Georgia" (after she brought New Hampshire and Vermont peaches from Georgia). That is, to which he shares the peaches she brought from Georgia with her friends (New Hampshire and Vermont). Then there is a peach for himself, one for New Hampshire, and one for Vermont.

### The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show

In the prologue, Maine is seen sweeping the floor. Maine takes the part of the show as the light setup, along with Alabama.

## Celebrities born in Maine

* Stephen Edwin King
* Anna Cooke Kendrick
* John O'Hurley

## Trivia

* Before the second book, Maine is thought to be male.
	+ The Scrambled States Puzzle confirms that Maine is a female, because of her eyelashes.
* She is the only state whose name has one syllable.
* She is also the only state to border only one state - New Hampshire.
* Her name means "the mainland".
* She shares the same name with the Province of Maine in France.
* Her biggest city, Portland, shares the same name as Oregon's biggest city, which is also Portland.
* She is the least populated of the red states.

## Quotes

* "Beautiful sunrise!"
* "I've brought you some peaches from Georgia".

--

* “That one works!”

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* Vermont: "Hello, Maine. What's your abbreviation?"
* Maine: "ME."
* Vermont: "Yes, you. What is it?"
* Maine: "ME."

## Real-world History

In 950 AD, the first known people living in Maine were known as Niitsitapi. In 1606, Maine became a part of a Wabanaki Confederation. In 1635, Maine was discovered by the English, claiming it as a part of Massachusetts. Maine gained statehood in 1820.

### Future drift prediction

It's predicted that Maine will connect with Liberia for about 220 million years from now.

## Gallery

"Sweepin' to the oldies""That one works!"
AntharioN Wikia

Aditya

## Welcome to the AntharioN Wikia

* New to Antharion? Make sure to check the Getting Started Guide!

## About AntharioN

Antharion *(stylised as "AntharioN"*) is an epic old-school fantasy RPG developed by Orphic Software, that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world. You'll create and customize a party of four: choosing from seven races, nine classes and fifteen skills, before setting out to explore the fully interactive continent of Antharion. Explore dungeons, get thrown in jail, discover hidden passageways, burglarize homes, read books, create potions, become and infamous pickpocket, embark on a journey at sea and discover uncharted islands or persuade NPCs to do your bidding. In Antharion no play style is off limits.

* Create and fully customize your party of four, choosing from 7 races, 9 classes and 15 skills.
* Journey through five huge provinces, each with its own environment, history and culture.
* Experience an open-ended epic storyline where you determine what happens.
* Turn-based tactical combat makes dungeon crawling endlessly satisfying.
* Explore a huge living-breathing and fully interactive open world.
* Make choices that matter and affect the world around you.
* Enjoy total freedom to play however you want.
* Create and customize a party of four.
Virginia Beach

**Virginia Beach** is a city on the southeast Atlantic coastline of Virginia, bordering North Carolina.

## Description

Virginia Beach is famous for its beaches.

## Birth & Foundation

In 1590, the first known people living in Virginia Beach were known as the Pow Con. In 1646, Virginia Beach was discovered by the British. During the American Revolution, Virginia Beach was owned by the United States.
Birmingham

## Description

Birmingham is a city in Alabama. Not to be confused with Birmingham in Great Britain.

## Trivia

* Birmingham is named after the city of Birmingham in England. Its name means "the farm of Beormund's people".

## Birth & Foundation

In 950 AD, the first known people living in Birmingham were known as the Mississippi Cultures. In 1550, the Floridan Cultures lived there. In 1588, Birmingham was discovered by the Spanish as part of the Spanish Florida. In 1763, Birmingham was founded by the British and became a part of the Indian Reserve.

In 1783, Birmingham was a part of the Mississippi Territory. In 1817, Birmingham became a permanent municipality in in Alabama. In 1871, Birmingham was founded as a major city.