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.
It represents the fourth distinct document in state history laying out the mechanics for its form of government. Connecticut is known as the Constitution State because of its early adoption of the Fundamental Orders in 1639, thought to be the earliest document of its kind in western civilization.