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California May Add Bigfoot to List of State Symbols? States Battle Over Bread, Beasts and Beverages

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico’s official state bread had unanimous support from lawmakers. On...
As California considers naming Bigfoot its official cryptid, states across the country are weighing quirky new symbols — from tortillas to T-bone steaks — in a blend of cultural pride and political levity. (Shutterstock)

California May Add Bigfoot to List of State Symbols? States Battle Over Bread, Beasts and Beverages

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico’s official state bread had unanimous support from lawmakers. On...

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris, right, listens with her husband, Doug Emhoff, center, and former President Joe Biden as President Donald Trump is inaugurated inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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As California considers naming Bigfoot its official cryptid, states across the country are weighing quirky new symbols — from tortillas to T-bone steaks — in a blend of cultural pride and political levity. (Shutterstock)
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