20 Facts About Oklahoma
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Some interesting facts about Oklahoma.
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1.
A real Okie goes outside to watch a tornado.
Okies are well known for going outside to watch a tornado form. When it starts to get bad, we take cover.
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Vinita is the first city in Oklahoma to receive electricity
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Oklahoma is nicknamed the Sooner State
Many homesteaders tried to claim their land early. They were nicknamed Sooners and the name stuck.
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The origins of our state name are from the Choctaw people
Okla and humma means red people.
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Oklahoma produces more tornadoes than any other state
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Oklahoma is part of Tornado Alley.
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Oklahoma has the largest Native American population in the United States
In addition, Oklahoma is the headquarters for many tribes such as the Comanche.
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The world's first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma
The world's first parking meter was installed in OKlahoma City in the 1930s. Not only that, an Oklahoma created it.
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Oklahoma is known as the center of the Bible Belt
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Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other states
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More astronauts come from Oklahoma
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The first flag to fly over the state was the flag of Spain
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The great chief Geronimo is buried in Oklahoma
Geronimo is buried at the Fort Sill cemetery in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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The world's largest concrete totem pole is in Oklahoma
It is in Foyil, Oklahoma and is 60 feet tall and 30 feet around.
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14.
An operating oil well is located at the state capitol
The name of the well is Capitol Site No. 1.
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15.
Oklahoma is home to the Cowboy Hall of Fame
The Cowboy Hall of Fame is located in Oklahoma City.
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The Cow chip thowing capital is located in Oklahoma
Each year people travel to Beaver, Oklahoma to attend the annual Championship Cow Chip Throw.
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17.
An Oklahoman invented the shopping cart.
This invention made its inventor, Sylvan Goldman, a millionaire.
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Oklahoma City wasn't always the capital
The original capital of Oklahoma was Guthrie.
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The state motto is Labor Conquers All Things.
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The movie Twister was set in Oklahoma
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