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A Stately Progression
United States
Missouri
???
Liberia
Mississippi
Nebraska
Is the missing state:
Florida
Wisconsin
Oregon
Texas
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Kansas
Missouri
???
Liberia
Mississippi
Nebraska
Is the missing state:
Florida
Wisconsin
Oregon
Texas
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Kansas
Hint
What does Liberia have in common with the rest of the list?Answer
Wisconsin.The common theme is "Capitals named for U.S. Presidents," in order of the presidencies.
United States: Washington, D.C.
Missouri: Jefferson City
Wisconsin: Madison
Liberia: Monrovia (named for James Monroe)
Mississippi: Jackson
Nebraska: Lincoln
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This is why we should pay attention in school..
I still don't get it.
you mean Mississippi is not named after the singer Michael? dang! lol.
Us brits did not stand a chance, but a good one anyway
Us brits did not stand a chance, but a good one anyway
whoo, go wisconsin.
liberia? who would know the capital of liberia?
i got it.....ok i guessed but i still got it
Thanks for the hint. I enjoyed this one. Good teaser.
this is better as a group than a series
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