100 Facts about Maryland

Beyond the blue crabs and the Baltimore harbor lies a state brimming with bizarre secrets, forgotten firsts, and legendary creatures. Did you know Maryland's official state sport is medieval jousting? That the Ouija board first said "Hello" in a Baltimore parlor? Or that a half-man, half-goat creature is said to haunt its woods?

100 Facts about Maryland is a whirlwind journey through the Old Line State's quirky side. From the birthplace of the national anthem to the final, mysterious days of Edgar Allan Poe, this book uncovers the weird, wonderful, and wild stories that make Maryland truly unique. This isn't your typical history book-it's your ticket to a side of Maryland you never knew existed.