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| New York Facts |
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Nassau was named for William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, who became King William III of England, and the county colors, orange and blue, are the colors of the House of Orange. |
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New York State is home to 58 species of wild orchids. |
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The first international sports hero, boxer Bill Richmond of Staten Island, New York, was born August 5, 1763. |
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