The county of presidents in Massachusetts is known as Norfolk County. Four US presidents were born there: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy, and George H. W. Bush.¹⁾

Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is located in Massachusetts and is named after Algonquian words that approximately translate to “you fish on your side; I fish on my side; nobody fishes in the center” or “border lake”.²⁾

On Massachusetts' Governors Island, early settlers planted the country's first apple and pear trees.³⁾

The sugar maple, which is the primary source of maple syrup in Massachusetts, is the most significant maple tree.⁴⁾

Springfield, Massachusetts is home to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1891, James Naismith created basketball in the city. Peach baskets were used as early hoops.⁵⁾

Massachusetts is derived from an Algonquian Native phrase that means “near the huge mountain”.⁶⁾

Nantucket was previously the world's whaling capital.⁷⁾

Worcester's Higgins Armory Museum houses one of the world's biggest collections of weaponry and armor. A Roman gladiator helmet, Viking weaponry, and samurai swords are among the displays.⁸⁾

After Wisconsin, Massachusetts is the second-largest cranberry producer in the United States.⁹⁾

The Boston Marathon, which began in 1897, is the world's oldest marathon. Every year, around 20,000 individuals participate in the marathon.¹⁰⁾

The Puritans established the first democratic institution in America: the town meeting. Every member of the church had the right to speak at the town meeting, and decisions were taken by majority rule.¹¹⁾

The Puritans chose William Bradford as governor of Plymouth in 1621. He was re-elected thirty times.¹²⁾

Massachusetts residents are officially referred to as “Bay Staters”.¹³⁾

On January 15, 1919, a storage tank exploded, unleashing a molasses tsunami through Boston's streets. It killed 21 people and wounded 150 more, and molasses could be smelled for decades in the vicinity.¹⁴⁾

In 1903, Boston hosted the inaugural World Series. The Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.¹⁵⁾