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December 5, 2011
Origin of “Tar Heel” (North Carolina nickname)

Origin of “Tar Heel” (North Carolina nickname) - summary

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Tar HeelTar Heel (or Tarheel) is a nickname applied to the state and inhabitants of North Carolina as well as the nickname of the University of North Carolina…

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