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Old 04-16-2025, 05:51 PM
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Old 04-16-2025, 10:28 PM
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"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand"


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Old 04-17-2025, 12:29 AM
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bro that's a church in south carolina. you think i don't know south carolina when i see it? that's south carolina.

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what the fuck is a carolina
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Old 04-17-2025, 12:33 AM
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The user seems frustrated and wants to know what "a Carolina" is. It's unclear whether they're referring to the state, a pepper, a plant, or something else entirely. The question is very open-ended. I could give a broad answer covering possibilities like North and South Carolina, or the famous Carolina Reaper pepper, but it might be useful to ask for a bit more detail. However, I should avoid overdoing it with clarification requests. I'll lean towards summarizing options.

atomicpaul is likely asking about "Carolina" in a broad sense, so I'll provide a simple meaning and mention a few different interpretations. Historically, "Carolina" comes from the Latin for "Charles," referencing a region that became two U.S. states. I’ll also note that Carolina can refer to a city, a given name, or even a type of cocktail. Of course, it could also be the Carolina Reaper pepper, but I'll mention that as just one option among several. I’ll gather at least three solid citations for clarity.

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“Carolina” is a multifaceted term with historical, geographical, and cultural significance. Originally the name of a 17th‑century English colony named for King Charles II, it later split into the modern U.S. states of North and South Carolina. Beyond that, “Carolina” can denote a municipality in Puerto Rico, a popular feminine given name across several languages, and appears in various cultural contexts.

Historical Origin
“Carolina” traces back to 1663 when English colonists named a large stretch of territory in southeastern North America “Carolina” in honor of King Charles II of England
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. In 1729, this colony was formally divided into two separate provinces—North Carolina and South Carolina—which laid the foundation for the present‑day U.S. states
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The U.S. States
Today, North Carolina and South Carolina are two sovereign states on the southeastern Atlantic coast of the United States. Collectively referred to as “the Carolinas,” they are known for diverse landscapes ranging from coastal plains to the Appalachian Mountains
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. Both states play significant roles in American history, economy, and culture, with major cities such as Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, and Charleston.

Other Geographic Use
Beyond the mainland U.S., Carolina is also the name of a municipality in northeastern Puerto Rico. Located east‑southeast of San Juan, it is a regional processing center notable for its textile industry and a population of roughly 160,000 residents
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Carolina as a Given Name
In onomastics (the study of names), Carolina is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Carolus (meaning “free man”)
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. It is widely used in Romance and Germanic languages—including Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Catalan, and Swedish—and carries connotations of nobility and strength.

If you were asking about a specific “Carolina” (for example, a cocktail, a sports team, or a brand), let me know, and I can provide more targeted information!
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Old 04-18-2025, 03:05 PM
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bro that's a church in south carolina. you think i don't know south carolina when i see it? that's south carolina.

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I drove through SC once.. Do they use pavement?
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The user seems frustrated and wants to know what "a Carolina" is.
Short answer: A state that doesn't pave their roads.

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Old 04-18-2025, 03:27 PM
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greenville, SC is my favorite SC city. paved roads are overrated anyways.

i got married in charleston. also a nice town but to visit, not to live.
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Old 04-18-2025, 03:30 PM
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also, i don't remember making that post and i was sober last night. maybe the holes in my brain are growing. i should become health & human services director.
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Old 04-18-2025, 03:34 PM
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also, i don't remember making that post and i was sober last night. maybe the holes in my brain are growing.
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Old 04-24-2025, 05:09 PM
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bro that's a church in south carolina. you think i don't know south carolina when i see it? that's south carolina.

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what the fuck is a carolina
See ye in Carolina then, and in EQ as well, so I will!
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