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Mobile and Mardi Gras
Now largely a secular festival, Mardi Gras originated as a Christian celebration. The season runs between the Feast of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday in the spring, culminating in the revelry of Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday")....
College Football in Alabama
College football is by far the most popular spectator sport in the state. Historically successful programs at rivals University of Alabama and Auburn University have created a legacy of excitement and excellence that draws top recruits...
Transportation in Alabama
Alabama’s history and development are in large part a result of the evolution of transportation in the state. With its hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, water transport was the most significant means of travel during the territorial...
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On August 13, 2014, EOA surpassed nine million page views.
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALABAMA
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