Originally posted by aly
I'll do a recount. I'll post what I get in a few minutes when I'm done ...
I thought that only happened in Florida?


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Historic Bear Flag raised at Sonoma on June 14, 1846, by a group of American settlers in revolt against Mexican rule. The flag was designed by William Todd on a piece of new unbleached cotton. The star imitated the lone star of Texas. A grizzly bear represented the many bears seen in the state. The word, "California Republic" was placed beneath the star and bear. It was adopted by the 1911 State Legislature as the State Flag.

The word 'CALIFORNIA' was replaced in December of 2003 by Arnold Schwarzenegger to "Cah Lee Fuh Nee Ah". It represents the rich diversity of the state and the inability of most residents to pronounce the state name correctly.