[VIDEO] Maine: Weird & Interesting State Facts

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Maine: Lobsters, Lighthouses, and Legendary Weirdness

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Welcome to Maine—the Pine Tree State! Known for its rocky coastline, delicious seafood, and rugged natural beauty, Maine is also filled with quirky laws, strange landmarks, and a few surprises hiding in its quiet corners.

Let’s start with some weird laws. In Maine, it’s illegal to park in front of Dunkin’ Donuts in some towns—yes, that’s how seriously they take their coffee. Also, if you keep Christmas decorations up past January 14, you could technically be breaking the law. And in Wells, don’t even think about advertising on tombstones—it’s banned.

Now for some unusual natural landmarks. Maine is home to Mount Desert Island, part of Acadia National Park, where you can watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain—the first place in the U.S. to see the sun from October to March. Then there’s the Desert of Maine, a bizarre patch of natural sand dunes in the middle of lush forest, created by centuries of over-farming. It looks more like the Sahara than New England!

What makes Maine truly unique? It’s the only state that shares a border with just one other U.S. state—New Hampshire. It’s also home to more than 60 lighthouses, and the annual Lobster Festival, where crustaceans are celebrated like royalty. And let’s not forget Stephen King, the king of horror himself, who calls Maine home and bases many of his terrifying tales there.

From sandy deserts to lobster madness and haunted small towns, Maine is quietly one of the weirdest states in America. Like, comment, and subscribe for more weird and interesting facts from all 50 U.S. states!