Massachusetts – Massachusetts' Capital is Boston

(Pronounced mas-uh-chooh-sits and boss-tuhn)

To remember the capital of the US state Massachusetts, use the following mnemonic:

It was a massive task to chew through the onion sets (Massachusetts) but the boss knew he could eat a ton of them (Boston).

Interesting facts about Boston:

- Molasses Flood: In 1919, a massive storage tank burst, sending a 2.3-million-gallon wave of sticky molasses rushing through North End streets at speeds up to thirty-five miles per hour.

- Weather Beacon: A prominent Back Bay building features a giant illuminated sign that changes colour to predict the weather, accompanied by a classic local rhyme for each colour combination.

- Public Library Monopoly: The Boston Public Library holds the rare distinction of being the first large free municipal library in the United States, alongside housing a historically massive collection of millions of books.