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	Podcast:		Ridiculous History
	Episode:		California Was Named for a Fictional Island Ruled by a Black Amazon Queen
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:33:57
	Publish Date:		2018-05-17 16:24:19
	Description:		California was admitted to the United States as the 31st state in 1850, but it acquired its unique name much, much earlier. Join Ben and Noel as they trace the strange story behind California's name, from the fiction that inspired it to the loss and rediscovery of the story and, of course, adventures on a legendary Amazonian island. Learn more about advertising on the HowStuffWorks podcasts at www.howstuffworks.com/advertisers.htm And to learn about your ad choices when listening to podcasts, visit https://www.howstuffworks.com/privacy.htm#ad-choices
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