Rose -- In 1900, botanical authorities re-classified apples, plums and spirea into the rose family — scientific name Rosaceae.

Just slightly ahead of our time." For many years this has been the advertising slogan used by Panasonic in the United States.

Alaska. Although often overlooked on standard U.S. maps due to its location, Alaska possesses an immense Pacific coastline, stretching over 6,600 miles. This state is a powerhouse for fishing, producing more than half of the nation's seafood supply.