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Introduction
This article covers interesting and fun facts about Mississippi state, including weird, important, and historical...
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To start out this list of facts for Mississippi, did you know that it was...
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Heart transplants are one of the most important advances in medicine. Thanks to this complicated...
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Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential people in the United States. Starting as...
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Dr. Hardy isn't only credited as being the first doctor to attempt to perform a...
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Though the first examples of root beer date back to the 1870s as a drink...
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The Mississippi state animal may not be exclusive to the state, but that doesn't make...
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If you're curious about interesting Mississippi facts, you should learn the Mississippi state nickname. You'll...
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Mississippi is part of Tornado Alley. Thanks to its position that allows cold and warm...
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It's nearly impossible to find a household today that doesn't have at least one teddy...
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Since the invention of the first modern toilet models in 1770, it's become a normal...
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center has been the site of many medical advancements. You've...
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If you're a fan of the muppets, you're no doubt a fan of Jim Henson...
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One of the most interesting Mississippi facts and information is that it's the 35th state...
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The mighty Mississippi is the second-largest river in the United States. It starts in Minnesota...
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You may associate cities like New York or Los Angeles with ballet in the United...
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Casual Elvis fans flock to Graceland in Tennessee where the king of rock and roll...
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Mississippi State University is a top choice for many students from the state and from...
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If you live in the northern part of the US, you might think the entire...
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One of the most fun facts about Mississippi revolves around its state fair. Every October...
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You can't say you're an expert on Mississippi without knowing the state capital! The heart...
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Since 1944, the mockingbird was voted as the Mississippi state bird. The mockingbird is also...
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The northwestern part of the state is one of the most unique in the country...
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Though cotton became a large part of agriculture all over the South, Mississippi was the...
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Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating natural disasters to hit the American South...
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Facts about Mississippi's history don't just start when settlers came to the state. Before the...
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It's not uncommon for a state flag to undergo changes throughout its history. The Mississippi...
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Hancock, Mississippi, is home to one of the most important NASA centers. The John C...
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Though Andrew Jackson was born in the Carolinas, he perhaps was more popular in Mississippi...
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Culturally, Mississippi can be divided into six different regions. While these regions have some distinct...
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No one knows the exact date when blues music began, but it's theorized that it...
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One of the most interesting facts about Mississippi is that its state motto is in...
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Agriculture has remained Mississippi's largest revenue stream. The farming industry employs over 17% of the...
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Mississippi gets its name from the Mississippi River, which was a major water source for...
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Though the average elevation in Mississippi is 300 feet, the variation within the state is...
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Britney Spears has been one of the most famous pop stars since the 1990s. She's...
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Oprah Winfrey is another world-famous celebrity that's from Mississippi. She was born there in 1954...
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If you visit Mississippi, be prepared to see a lot of churches. There are over...
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Mississippi isn't typically thought of as a forest state. That's largely due to its vast...
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With just 2,200 citizens, Belzoni is a small town on the banks of the Yazoo...
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The Mississippi sandhill crane was once on the brink of extinction. Its habitat was being...
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Today, Natchez typically refers to the small town in Mississippi. Since the town was once...
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Like every other Southern state, Mississippi was the site of many battles during the Civil...
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You can't study Mississippi facts and history without noticing the state's contributions to the Civil...
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The presence of people with European heritage in Mississippi only dates back a few hundred...
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If you've looked up Mississippi history, you've likely learned that the first European in the...
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The Civil War was a dark time for the United States of America. However, the...
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Columbus, Mississippi, has been the home to many educational firsts, not just in the state...
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Unfortunately, though agriculture is a huge part of Mississippi's economy, it isn't always a profitable...
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No list of interesting Mississippi facts would be complete without mentioning the state's official beverage...
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Before 1821, Mississippi children had to rely on their parents or tutors to get an...
Conclusion
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