Ten fun facts about Oklahoma
Fact 1
Oklahoma is bordered by a total of six states. These states are Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Fact 2
The first parking meter in the United States was put into place on July 16, 1935 in Oklahoma City. The device was invented by native Carl C. Magee.
Fact 3
Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford is honored in Weatherford, Oklahoma by a life-size statue.
Fact 4
During World War II Boise City became the only city in the United States to be bombed. The bombing took place on July 5, 1943.
Fact 5
The shopping cart was invented by Oklahoma native Sylvan Goldman.
Fact 6
Every year the “World Championship Cow Chip Throw” competition is held in Beaver, Oklahoma. This event involves participants tossing hardened cow droppings long distances in order to score points.
Fact 7
Oklahoma City is home to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Fact 8
A huge Pecan Festival takes place in Okmulgee, Oklahoma every year. Throughout the years this festival generated the world’s largest pecan pie and pecan cookie.
Fact 9
The original capital of the state was Guthrie. However, after a vote took place the capital changed to Oklahoma City.
Fact 10
The first electric guitar was invented by Oklahoma native Bob Dunn in 1935. He was a guitarist in the band “The Beggs.”
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Short about Oklahoma
Is a state located in the south central part of the United States.
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Fast facts
Number of households
1,439,292
Population
3,815,780
Per capita income
$24,046
Life expectancy in number of years
75.9
Statehood
November 16, 1907
Capital
Oklahoma City
Largest city
Oklahoma City
Number of billionaires
5
State dance
Square Dance
State beverage
Milk
State color
Green and White
State bird
Scissor-tailed flycatcher
State mammal
Bison
State fish
White bass
State tree
Eastern Redbud
State flower
Oklahoma rose
