Top Three Extraordinary – North Carolina Facts

North Carolinians are quite enthused about their home being referred to as the “Tar Heel State” and although the exact origin of how this nickname came to permeate is unknown, North Carolina is still quickly becoming a very popular state to live in. A study conducted by Wheelers Van Rentals has shown that Americans are still moving to North Carolina at a higher rate than any other state in the country.  Now, you may be asking yourself what North Carolina is known for that it has so many people starting their lives there, the answer is simple. It’s the friendly nature of its citizens, the temperate climate, the breezy coastline, rolling mountains and the state’s rich history. For those that want to go in further detail, we will briefly discuss three things that make North Carolina famous. The Wheelers study also shows that it is a state setting the curb for accessible travel. Natural Parks and tourist attractions, not to mention classic American barbecue is sought after in the state.

First State in Flight

Orville and Wilbur Wright may have been originally from Ohio but it was in the Tar Heel state where they first successfully flew. Aviation was known to start in the Wright brothers’ hometown of Dayton, Ohio which is where they had their printing shop but it was in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where they made history by being the first in flight. On December 17, 1903, Orville flew for 12 seconds over 120 feet of ground. The flight was the first by a manned, controlled, and heavier than an aircraft that flew on its own power. North Carolina will always be remembered as the first state where thanks to the Wright Brothers, an airplane was flown.

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Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola

As most enemies, the two soft drink giants coke and Pepsi have more things in common than one might think, the main one being that their places of birth are actually closer than one may think. Pepsi was created in North Carolina while Coke was invented in Georgia and both just about 10 years apart. Pepsi-Cola began in a drugstore in New Bern, North Carolina in 1896 at the hands of a pharmacist by the name of Caleb Bradham. His idea was to create a soft drink that would aid consumers to better digestion and boost their energy. The drugstore had their own soda machine and a cafeteria where their clientele would meet. In no time, the popularity of Bradham’s invention led to other drugstores wanting to sell the drink as well.

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Mmmm.. Krispy Kreme

One of the delicacies hardly ever associated with North Carolina is Krispy Kreme Donuts. It began in 1937 in the city of Winston-Salem and since then has spread across 38 states and Canada. Vernon Rudolph founded Krispy Kreme and sold his first doughnuts for 25 cents per dozen. He started out borrowing ingredients from a local grocer and now Krispy Kreme doughnuts produces and sells millions of doughnuts per day. When the red light turns on, flocks of hundreds of hungry fans wait in line to purchase doughnuts fresh out of the fryer. Krispy Kreme products are also sold at thousands of supermarkets, convenience stores and a variety of retailers across the country.  

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These are just some of the things for which North Carolina is famous for, but it is only the beginning. It’s history as the birth place for many things we see on a daily basis is rich but its terrain and destinations makes North Carolina an ideal place for accessible travel. Thousands of people visit the Tar Heel state every year and those that stay for a significant amount of time always return. North Carolina Wheelchair Van Rentals is quite popular due to the growing awareness and natural parks. Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals takes you and your family on a trip like you’ve never experienced before. Wheelers’ North CarolinaWheelchair Van Rentals is affordable and more convenient than regular travel. With state of the art vans and wheelchair rentals and scooter rentals, no one makes accessible travel this easy.