Discover the Top 5 Fascinating Fun Facts About the University of Maryland!

1. Google Co-Founder Roller Skates and Trapeze Acts

Gymnast-turned-internet royalty with a penchant for roller skates and trapeze acts: Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Maryland in 1993, which led him to his Master of Science journey at Stanford University, where his Ph.D. studies were suspended in favor of bringing Google to its full potential.
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2. Haunted Board Game Nights on Campus

If you're ever at the University of Maryland and fancy a ghostly game of Clue, you're in for a spine-tingling treat: Rumored to be haunted, the Rossborough Inn plays host to spirited guests like a young girl in the inn and two apparitions in the Carriage House restaurant, with Morrill Hall housing an abundance of spirits and even human remains found during renovation, Marie Mount Hall featuring the phantom piano playing of its namesake dean, and the so-called "Steinberg Castle" HJ Patterson Hall spooking spectators with elusive shadows on the walls.
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Did you know that Maryland single-handedly supplies half of the nation's blue crabs and a whopping 47 million pounds of fresh seafood annually? Discover the true "Claws of Production" and more fascinating facts!

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3. From Talking Cars to Nobel Prize Winners

From keeping up with the Hoff to embracing the physics of a wild goose chase: The University of Maryland has churned out a fascinating roster of alumni, such as House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, esteemed journalist Connie Chung, Nobel Prize-winning physicist William Phillips, and a man who single-handedly prevented his talking car from running amok, the Academy Award-winning actor David Hasselhoff.
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4. Designer Helmets Strut on the Football Field

Who needs designer clothes when you can have designer helmets? The University of Maryland football team is ready to make a fashion statement as unique as their gameplay: They'll be the first college football team to don individually hand-painted, artist-numbered helmets as part of their Maryland Pride 2.0 uniforms. Inspired by the iconic Maryland state flag, these head-turning accessories will be seen on the field alongside their first-ever ArmourGrid jerseys. Want your own piece of pigskin couture? 40 of these exclusive helmets will be auctioned off on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
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5. University Fights Sneaky Politicians in Voting Rights Issues

Like a spirited game of musical chairs involving politicians and district lines, the University of Maryland has been dancing circles around voting rights issues: From combating gerrymandering to tackling voter suppression, this academic powerhouse has made headlines with its research and community activism, shedding light on the ongoing debates around redistricting and voter registration laws. Beware, sneaky politicians—these Terrapins are on the case!
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