Tag: Acadia
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Named for Captain Newport
It started with a 12MC article, Upstart Eclipses Namesake and more specifically with an amusing comment from from KCJeff, “I’m willing to go out on a limb and state from my perspective that Newfoundland has surpassed Foundland!” From there I determined to find equally clever examples along the same vein. I stopped at a list…
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Cajun Cars
The United States does not have an official language. English predominates of course, but other languages prevailed in certain places as they have for centuries. The Cajun dialect of French as spoken in parts of Louisiana is a prime example. CODOFIL Cajun culture intertwines with Louisiana’s identity, personality and heritage. In recognition the state legislature…