random fact game

[John81]

I didn't know that.

The Mississippi River is much longer and more commercially important than the St. Croix River.

[matie-k]

I knew that.

The St. Croix river is an offshoot of the Mississippi River.

[John81]

I didn't know that.

At the end of The War, Varina Davis (wife of CSA President Jefferson Davis) gave a few of the members of their final escort twenty dollar gold pieces.

[matie-k]

I didn't know that.

The St. Croix River and surrounding area is named "St. Croix National Scenic Waterway", and some people like to drive along the river especially in the fall because of the pretty fall colors.

[John81]

I didn't know that.

CSA General John Hunt Morgan's raid into Ohio was the farthest point north Confederate troops reached.

[falin115]

IDNKT

ROBERT E LEE WAS THE OWNER OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETARY BEFORE THE CIVIL WAR. IT WAS HIS PERSONAL RESIDENCE

[John81]

I knew that.

Robert E. Lee said he was just a poor sinner trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

[matie-k]

idnkt

Minnesota is bordered by 4 different states as well as Canada.

[Ron]

idkt

The Pacific Ocean borders California :wink

[HappyChristian]

i did know that

The town I live in is a mere 2 miles from the very southern tip of Lake Michigan.

[Ron]

idkt

matie-k just got a new piano

[matie-k]

I knew that!

There is a town in Minnesota named Virginia.

[5dumplings@home]

Didn't know that.

There is a town in Missouri called Mexico.

[John81]

I didn't know that.

My maternal grandma and one of my cousins both have the middle name of Virginia and my wife's Dad was born in Virginia.

[matie-k]

I didn't know that!

My mom and I have the same middle name.