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.
But now to the issue at hand, the spiced sobriquet: Connecticutâs most popularly used unofficial nickname is that of the Nutmeg State. During the 18th and 19th centuries, several associations between the state and the spice emerged.Early sailors would bring the valuable seed back on their foreign voyages.ut now to the issue at hand, the spiced sobriquet: Connecticutâs most popularly used unofficial nickname is that of the Nutmeg State. During the 18th and 19th centuries, several associations between the state and the spice emerged.