Bluegrass State
The state of Kentucky
TRANSLATION
Bluegrass State = US-Bundesstaat Kentucky --- GOOGLE INDEX Bluegrass State: approximately 400,000 Google hits
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IN THE PRESS
Prince Charles and his wife received a distinctly Kentucky welcome Friday during a visit to the BLUEGRASS STATE, where the royal couple got a glimpse into efforts to promote environmental sustainability and protect historic buildings — among the prince's favourite projects.
(The Coast Reporter)
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Major winter storm to blast the BLUEGRASS STATE
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Major winter storm to blast the BLUEGRASS STATE
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Bluegrass State
- the state of Kentucky in the U.S.
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The nickname for Kentucky is the Bluegrass State, which is based on the fact that bluegrass (genus poa) is found in many of the lawns and pastures throughout the state, particularly in the northern part of Kentucky - including the metropolitan areas of Lexington and Louisville.
Kentucky is also the only place in the world that produces bourbon, a type of corn-based whiskey. Although other states produce so-called sour mash whiskey, they are not allowed to call it bourbon because it is not made in Kentucky (Jack Daniels is referred to as "Tennessee whiskey" for instance).
The Bluegrass State is also famous for thoroughbred horse racing and breeding and is home to the Kentucky Derby horse race held each year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, the biggest city in the state. The Kentucky Derby is one of the world's premier horse racing events.
Famous people from the Bluegrass State include boxing great Muhammad Ali, Abraham Lincoln (the country's 16th president), the explorer Daniel Boone and entertainment celebrities such as George Clooney and Johnny Depp.
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"If you like sports cars, visit the Corvette Museum when you are in the Bluegrass State."
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- the state of Kentucky in the U.S.
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The nickname for Kentucky is the Bluegrass State, which is based on the fact that bluegrass (genus poa) is found in many of the lawns and pastures throughout the state, particularly in the northern part of Kentucky - including the metropolitan areas of Lexington and Louisville.
Kentucky is also the only place in the world that produces bourbon, a type of corn-based whiskey. Although other states produce so-called sour mash whiskey, they are not allowed to call it bourbon because it is not made in Kentucky (Jack Daniels is referred to as "Tennessee whiskey" for instance).
The Bluegrass State is also famous for thoroughbred horse racing and breeding and is home to the Kentucky Derby horse race held each year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, the biggest city in the state. The Kentucky Derby is one of the world's premier horse racing events.
Famous people from the Bluegrass State include boxing great Muhammad Ali, Abraham Lincoln (the country's 16th president), the explorer Daniel Boone and entertainment celebrities such as George Clooney and Johnny Depp.
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SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"If you like sports cars, visit the Corvette Museum when you are in the Bluegrass State."
Thanks to Dan for triggering today's word
