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North Carolina is known for many things, such as its natural beauty, barbecue, and craft beer scene, but the Tar Heel State also holds several Guinness World Records for massive baked goods and burgers, impressive physical feats, and quirky collections.

18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina

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From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.
Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.

6 fancy NC hotels ready to treat you this holiday season

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Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.
Contrast therapy, or alternating exposure to cold and hot temperatures via cold plunges and sauna sessions, has taken the wellness landscape by storm in recent years.

Take the (cold) plunge: 9 places to submerge around Charlotte

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Head to one of these nine Charlotte-area locations to discover the invigorating benefits of a cold plunge, the nation’s trendiest health hack.
Paw paws and persimmons grow wild in North Carolina, meaning that historically, even those who didn’t have the resources to grow or buy fruit might be able to access them.

How these two puddings became North Carolina’s unique Thanksgiving tradition

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Turkey and pumpkin pie are great, but NC has two unique additions to its Thanksgiving menu. Read on to learn about these festive state delicacies.
Raleigh, NC - USA - 6-7-2024: Poe Hall on the campus of NC State University. The building is suspected of containing harmful PCB chemicals with links to cancer

Fight continues for justice over PCB exposure at NC State

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Members of the North Carolina State University community are still seeking justice over cancer-causing toxins which caused the closure of one of its buildings.