100 Mind-Blowing Connecticut Facts

In 2005, Connecticut was accidentally issued an Emergency Alert to evacuate the entire state. Only about 1% of the people tried to leave.

Connecticut accidentally issued an Emergency Evacuation Alert in 2005. This alert notified all residents that they needed to evacuate the state immediately. However, only 1% of its population tried to evacuate.

It is illegal to sell a “bounceless” pickle in Connecticut. The 1945 Hartford Courant states that it is illegal to sell bounceless pickles – because if it doesn’t bounce, it is not edible.