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| Indiana Facts |
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More than 100 species of trees are native to Indiana. Before the pioneer's arrive more than 80% of Indiana was covered with forest. Now only 17% of the state is considered forested. |
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David Letterman, host of television's "Late Show with David Letterman," was born April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana. |
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Indianapolis, Indiana grocer Gilbert Van Camp discovered his customers enjoyed an old family recipe for pork and beans in tomato sauce. He opened up a canning company and Van Camp's Pork and Beans became an American staple. |
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