51.   Lawmakers feared that gay couples would get married in Hawaii and then expect their home states to recognize the marriages.

52.   Many states recognize the funding inequity and are looking at amending their charter laws, Allen said.

53.   Seven states recognize a species of oak, and five states honor maples.

54.   Several Arab states do not recognize the state of Israel.

55.   Taiwan and Mauritius have no diplomatic relations, but like most countries, the Indian Ocean island state recognizes Beijing.

56.   The increase comes because the state recognized the needs of these districts, Hespe said.

57.   The state does recognize the potential dangers with bears in populated areas, McDonough said.

58.   The state does not recognize Columbus Day.

59.   The Supreme Court ruled Sunday that the state must recognize conversion to Judaism performed by Reform Movement rabbis in Israel.

60.   The vote was not monitored by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe or other mainstream observers because no state officially recognizes Trans-Dniester.