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| Arizona Facts |
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Turquoise is the official Arizona state gemstone. The blue-green stone has a somewhat waxy surface and can be found throughout the state. |
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The famous labor leader, Caesar Estrada Chavez, was born in Yuma, Arizona. |
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In 1926, the Southern Pacific Railroad connected Arizona with the eastern states. |
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