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Did you know this about Barnegat Light?
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Did You Know?
In the 1920s, erosion threatened to topple Barnegat Lighthouse. Locals saved it by building jetties using baby carriages, old cars, and any heavy objects they could find.
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Ocean City has been dry since 1879βbefore Prohibition even existed. Ironically, a CDC study found it has the highest rate of excessive drinkers of any county in New Jersey.
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Gunnison Beach at Sandy Hook is the only legal clothing-optional beach in New Jersey.
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Ocean City hosts the annual Miss Crustacean beauty pageant for hermit crabs, complete with a runway and a tiny crown for the winner.
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