
- Montpelier, Vermont is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonalds.
- In ratio of cows to people, Vermont has the greatest number of dairy cows in the country.
- Montpelier, Is the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S.
- Until recently, the only way a Vermonter could get a drivers license with their photo on it was to drive to Montpelier.
- Vermont was, at various times, claimed by both New Hampshire and New York.
- Until 1996, Vermont was the only state without a Wal-Mart.
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream company gives their ice cream waste to the local Vermont farmers who use it to feed their hogs. The hogs seem to like all of the flavors except Mint Oreo.
- Vermont does not sell alcohol to out of state licenses, you must have a liquor ID in order to purchase alcohol at liquor stores and grocery stores. This doesn't apply to bars, but can affect those traveling through the state.
Have some Maple Syrup & Ben&Jerry's!
Music:
Sail Those Same Oceans-Russell Crowe &30 Odd Foot of Grunts
Crawling Up A Hill- Kate Melua
The First Cut Is the Deepest- Sheryl Crow
We Used to Be Friends (Acoustic)-The Dandy Warhols
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