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  2. Haint blue - Wikipedia

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    Haint blue is a collection of pale shades of blue-green that are traditionally used to paint porch ceilings in the Southern United States. [1] [2] Hex #D1EAEB is a popular shade of haint blue. The tradition originated with the Gullah in Georgia and South Carolina. The ceiling of the slave quarters at the Owens–Thomas House in Savannah ...

  3. This Is Why High Ceilings Are So Popular in Southern ... - AOL

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    Looks aside, building homes with these high, vaulted ceilings helped move hot air upward, keeping rooms and gathering areas cooler and less stuffy. Not the most mysterious old home feature , but ...

  4. Why Are Vaulted Ceilings So Controversial? Experts Weigh In - AOL

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    In architectural terms, a vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arch above walls and beneath a roof. Different styles of vaults include barrel, groin, rib, and fan.

  5. List of Californios people - Wikipedia

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    Alta California, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now California, U.S.) politician, journalist three-term Mayor of Los Angeles [12] Juan Bautista Alvarado: 1809–1882 Monterey, Alta California, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now California, U.S.) politician served as Governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1842 [13] José María Alviso: 1798–1853

  6. Culture of California - Wikipedia

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    In California, avocado is commonly used in sandwiches, hamburgers, salads and even on pizza, in addition to tacos, and other Mexican foods. In-N-Out burgers. California is also an important producer of tomatoes. California tomatoes have become a staple ingredient in ketchup, though ketchup was originally made with everything from plums to ...

  7. This Explains the High Ceiling Phenomenon in Retail Stores - AOL

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  8. List of people from California - Wikipedia

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    State flag of California Location of California on the U.S. map. This is a list of notable people from the U.S. state of California. It includes people who were born/raised in, lived in, or spent portions of their lives in California, or for whom California is a significant part of their identity.

  9. Why Ignoring the Ceiling Could Ruin Your Room, According to ...

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    A white ceiling feels boring to me and symbolizes little effort or design thoughtfulness. Some rooms, like an entry, dining room or living room, can benefit from more of a "wow" factor.”