We all know that Connecticut is a tiny state, but tiny does not mean insignificant. Nutmeggers take a lot of pride in the achievements and accomplishments within their small space. From being smart to the invention of some great concepts, check out these brag-worthy things that all residents of Connecticut can be proud of.
- Winning the most NCAA championships in women’s basketball.
Flickr/Mobilus In Mobili The UCONN Huskies women’s basketball team has the record for the most NCAA championships ever won. Now that’s something to brag about!
- Connecticut is the birthplace of the hamburger.
Flickr/David Loomer The hamburger was born at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven. Where would McDonald’s be without us?
- Connecticut has some of the most beautiful state parks.
Flickr/Patrick Franzis From gorgeous waterfalls to scenic views, our state has an abundance of state parks that are picture perfect.
- Nutmeggers live long and healthy lives.
Flickr/m01229 According to a study in 2016, Connecticut residents have the second highest life expectancy compared to other states in the U.S. The average life expectancy for a Nutmegger is 80.4 years!
- Subway, the largest fast food chain in the world, got its start in Connecticut.
Flickr/James This popular chain originated in 1965 when a 17 year old opened up shop selling sandwiches to pay his way through medical school. He never became a doctor, but the world is happier place because of him.
- We have miles and miles of gorgeous shoreline.
Flickr/m01229 Connecticut is ranked number 17 in having the most coastline in the U.S. Not bad for such a small state!
- The oldest amusement park in the United States is right here.
Flickr/Patrick Opened in 1846, Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously-operating amusement park in the United States
- Nutmeggers are smart.
Flickr/Aaron Hawkins We are ranked 4th for best education in the United States and that’s pretty a brag-worthy thing.
- The invention of the delectable Edible Arrangement can be credited to Connecticut.
Flickr/redisant The first Edible Arrangement shop opened in East Haven in 1999 and created the opportunity to gift these delicious bouquets.
What other brag-worthy things would you add to Connecticut’s list? Share your ideas in the comments section below, we’d love to hear what you are proud of. You can also take pride in the fact that Connecticut once had a town that was the Christmas card capitol of the world!
Flickr/Mobilus In Mobili
The UCONN Huskies women’s basketball team has the record for the most NCAA championships ever won. Now that’s something to brag about!
Flickr/David Loomer
The hamburger was born at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven. Where would McDonald’s be without us?
Flickr/Patrick Franzis
From gorgeous waterfalls to scenic views, our state has an abundance of state parks that are picture perfect.
Flickr/m01229
According to a study in 2016, Connecticut residents have the second highest life expectancy compared to other states in the U.S. The average life expectancy for a Nutmegger is 80.4 years!
Flickr/James
This popular chain originated in 1965 when a 17 year old opened up shop selling sandwiches to pay his way through medical school. He never became a doctor, but the world is happier place because of him.
Connecticut is ranked number 17 in having the most coastline in the U.S. Not bad for such a small state!
Flickr/Patrick
Opened in 1846, Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously-operating amusement park in the United States
Flickr/Aaron Hawkins
We are ranked 4th for best education in the United States and that’s pretty a brag-worthy thing.
Flickr/redisant
The first Edible Arrangement shop opened in East Haven in 1999 and created the opportunity to gift these delicious bouquets.
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