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| − | '''Kentucky''' is a geopolitical subdivision of the [[United States of America]]. |
+ | '''Kentucky''' is a geopolitical subdivision of the [[United States of America]] on [[Earth]]. |
| + | Kentucky was famous for breeding [[horse]]s, and a celebrated [[horse]] race, the [[Kentucky Derby]], was held there annually at least through the late [[23rd century]]. ({{n|TOS|{{nd|Vulcan's Forge}}}}) |
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| − | In [[2367]], as {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} was ''en route'' for the centennial of Modala, [[William T. Riker]] ordered for himself and [[Leonard H. McCoy]] Kentucky bourbon in [[Ten-Forward]] lounge. The [[admiral]] was more than satisfied with his choice of non-[[synthehol]]ic beverages, as this-along with [[Tennessee whiskey]]-was his preference. ({{c|ST|sub=The Modala Imperative|In Memory Yet Green...}}) |
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| − | + | [[Kentucky bourbon]] was an [[alcohol]]ic beverage produced in Kentucky, and a favorite of both [[Leonard H. McCoy]] and [[William T. Riker]]. ({{c|ST|sub=The Modala Imperative|In Memory Yet Green...}}) |
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| + | Another of McCoy's favorite drinks, the [[mint julep]], originated from this part of Earth. ({{e|TOS|This Side of Paradise}}) |
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Revision as of 16:10, 22 March 2009
Kentucky is a geopolitical subdivision of the United States of America on Earth.
Kentucky was famous for breeding horses, and a celebrated horse race, the Kentucky Derby, was held there annually at least through the late 23rd century. (TOS novel: Vulcan's Forge)
Kentucky bourbon was an alcoholic beverage produced in Kentucky, and a favorite of both Leonard H. McCoy and William T. Riker. (ST - The Modala Imperative comic: "In Memory Yet Green...")
Another of McCoy's favorite drinks, the mint julep, originated from this part of Earth. (TOS episode: "This Side of Paradise")
Real World
Star Trek author Landon Cary Dalton resides in Kentucky.
| Geographical regions of the United States of America | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| States and districts | Alabama • Alaska • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Cibola • Colorado • District of Columbia • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Guam • Hawaii • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • Puerto Rico • Rhode Island • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Wyoming |   
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| Geographical and cultural regions | Midwest • New England • Pacific Northwest • The South | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
External Links
- Kentucky article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Kentucky article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.