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On State Capitals {pt ii}

The Mom: What is the capital of Louisiana?
The 9 y.o.: Baton Rouge.
The 13 y.o.: Which is French for red….baton. I think it means stick.
The 9 y.o.: Oh baton? Like what a cheerleader twirls, right?

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