There are some pretty surprising factoids about the six great states that make up New England. For instance, do you know which state has the largest collection of human brain specimens on display? Or how about the state the lays claim to the most pizzerias per capita? In no particular order, here are some fun facts about New England you can quiz your family and friends on: (according to Time Magazine)

1. New Hampshire has the distinction of having the most pizzerias per capita of any state in the nation! (3. 9 per 10,000 people) 

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2. The state that has the biggest lottery payout is Massachusetts! (.77 cents on the dollar)

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3. The state that has the largest collection of brain specimens on display is none other than Connecticut!

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4. Does it surprise you to know Vermont has the highest percentage of cat owners? 

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5. The 'most elderly' state in our country...the Great State of Maine!

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6. And the state that can claim they entertained adults and children alike with the very first circus performance, was none other that Rhode Island!

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