Oklahoma is the 20th largest state in the United States. With over 33 million acres are farmland, Oklahoma ranks fourth in the nation in wheat production. The state also boasts the world’s largest deposit of alabaster. Oklahoma is only one of three states that produces helium and the only state in the nation that...
Read MoreMissouri lies in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is tied with Tennessee as a state that borders the most other states (each borders eight states). Missouri even has an official State Dinosaur – the Hypsibema missouriensis. Whether you call it “Missouree” or “Missouruh” the Show Me State is quite the place....
Read MoreArizona is the 6th largest state in the United States. Home to the Grand Canyon National Park, the bola tie, and the Four Corners, here are 15 fast facts about Arizona. Fast Facts about Arizona: Capital: Phoenix U.S. State Abbreviation: AZ Admission to Statehood: February 14, 1912 # State to Enter Union: 48th Time...
Read MoreWashington is the 18th largest state in the United States. Washington produces more apples than any other state in the USA. Home to Amazon, the Seahawks, and the Space Needle, here are 15 fast facts about Washington. Fast Facts about Washington: Capital: Olympia U.S. State Abbreviation: WA Admission to Statehood: November 11, 1889 #...
Read MorePennsylvania, home of the Eagles, Punxsutawney Phil, Hershey’s, and so much more. Founded by William Penn, Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 founding states of the United States. The second state to enter the union and is officially called the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It’s also has the highest Amish population in the world....
Read MoreState capitals facts to show you know a little bit about everything OK, so we know this is more than 15 Facts, but each and every state in the U.S. has its own rich history and trivia and we wanted to give a fact for each one. For example, the first potato planted in...
Read MoreThe Mediterranean Sea is the beautiful body of water located between Southern Europe and North Africa. It is the subject of many tourist adventures and romance novels, and sometimes it is the focus of a fun list of interesting Mediterranean Sea facts. Here are 15 wonderful facts about the Mediterranean Sea. Facts about the...
Read MoreLocated in the South Central region of the U.S., Texas is the 2nd most populous state of the United States. Texas ruled as an independent nation as the Republic of Texas between the years of 1836–1845. If Texas was its own country, it would be ranked as the 39th largest country in the world...
Read MoreAnyone who has ever been to Portland – the city of roses – knows it is a pretty amazing place. It is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country and Forbes recently ranked it the best city in the US for vegans and vegetarians. Here are 15 facts about Portland – the...
Read MoreMinnesota is the 12th largest state in the United States. The name “Minnesota” comes from a Dakota word meaning “sky-tinted waters”. The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota and is part of the great many rivers and streams that add up to 69,200 miles in Minnesota. Home to The Mall of America, the Vikings, and...
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