the handle on california
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Home to the World’s Tallest Tree: California's Redwood National Park is home to Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, standing at about 379 feet tall.
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Largest Population: California has the highest population of any U.S. state, with more residents than the entire country of Canada .
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The famous Hollywood Sign originally read “Hollywoodland” as an advertisement for a real estate development in the 1920s.
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The San Andreas Fault: California lies on this major tectonic fault line, making it one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world.
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Salton Sea: Created accidentally in 1905 from an irrigation accident, the Salton Sea is now California's largest lake.
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Most National Parks in the U.S.: California has nine national parks, more than any other state
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El Camino Real: This historic 600-mile road, known as “The Royal Road,” connects 21 Spanish missions built along California’s coast.
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More Turkeys Than People: California is one of the top turkey-producing states in the U.S., producing more turkeys annually than the state's population in some areas. (is THAT the truth!)