Hundreds of similar aqueducts were built throughout the Roman Empire, although the systems were not as extensive as those supplying Rome itself. Many of them have since collapsed or been destroyed, but a number of intact portions remain.
The American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) was named as Connecticut's Official State Fish in 2003. The Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) was adopted as the Connecticut's Official State Shellfish in 1989. In 1940 there were 6,200 dairies in Connecticut.
Boston's clam chowder (chowdah) is the creamy, milk variety. It's sometimes called New England clam chowder. Just so long as it's not that nasty red stuff from Manhattan. That stuff's made in New York City.