Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to achieve distinction and uniqueness. North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to ...

Sometimes bird names are conveniently separated by directions. For instance, there are eastern and western meadowlarks. Can you guess on which side of the continent each species lives? Well, duh.

The state bird of North Carolina sticks out amongst the rest. It's beautiful, has positive associations, and stays around all year. Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to ...