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Introduction
There are many interesting and fun facts about Oklahoma state to learn, including funny, weird...
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To start this list of Oklahoma facts, did you know that its highest point is...
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Pecan pie isn't an Oklahoma invention. The first recipes for this dessert can be found...
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Every state has a moniker that is used for license plates and tourism marketing. The...
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If you come across Oklahoma's state seal, you'll likely see the words "labor omnia vincit...
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In cities around the world, you'll find parking meters. No matter where you are, they...
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The Oklahoma state bird isn't only native to the state. The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher likes wide...
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Many Oklahoma history facts discuss the state's Native American history. Though there are Native American...
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Brad Pitt is one of the most famous actors in the world. Known for his...
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If you visit Oklahoma, you'll be able to find numerous lakes for recreational and industrial...
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Oklahoma may have a lot of man-made lakes, but its rivers are mostly natural. Little...
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Buffalo has been the Oklahoma state mammal since 1972 due to it's historic roots in...
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The capital of Oklahoma State is also its largest city. Since 1910, it's been the...
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An Oklahoma state fact almost no one knows is that there's an official state meal...
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The Wichita mountains cover around 60,000 acres of land that has been virtually untouched by...
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One of the most fun facts about Oklahoma is that there's an official state fossil...
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The Oklahoma Red River's name is quite literal. Due to mineral and clay deposits in...
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Oklahoma is one of the country's largest producers of natural gas. 8.4% of the gas...
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The Oklahoma National Guard produced two of the most famous infantry divisions to serve in...
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The 'Wild West' is one of the most famous parts of American history. It's inspired...
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In 1907, President Roosevelt named the Ouachita Forest a national territory. At the time, it...
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Oklahoma has no coastal borders, making it a completely landlocked state. The state shares a...
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One of the most interesting historic facts about the state of Oklahoma revolves around WWII...
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On a map, Cimarron County can be found at the very end of Oklahoma's "panhandle....
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In 1901, oil was struck in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Once word of the natural oil wells...
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Fort Sill's territory extends over 90,000 acres of land meant for military service. While it's...
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Since Native American culture and history are deeply rooted in Oklahoma, it's only fair that...
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With nearly 4 million residents, Oklahoma is the 28th most populated state in the US...
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Since 1943, theaters around the world have hosted productions of the musical "Oklahoma!" The musical...
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Oklahoma may have been a state territory since the 1800s, but it didn't become a...
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If you're looking for an interesting way to spend some time in Oklahoma City, consider...
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Exercise caution if you plan to drive in Oklahoma. According to a national poll, the...
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According to dietary guidelines, you should eat around two cups of fruit every day. When...
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The state may not rank highly for fruit consumption but it still has a state...
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Durant, Oklahoma is a quiet town in the southern part of the state. The town...
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During the 1930s, dust storms ran rampant through the US prairies. Oklahoma was particularly affected...
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One of the most interesting Oklahoma facts is also one of the spookiest. In Tulsa...
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Bigfoot is perhaps the USA's most prominent mythical creature. According to stories, he's a tall...
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For over a century, Picher, Oklahoma was a mining town. While the population was never...
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Due to the intense mining in Oklahoma, the state's soil began to erode. If left...
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A list of weird Oklahoma facts wouldn't be complete without mentioning the state's pigeon museum...
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In 1961, Charles E. Burford was determined to solve a common household problem. At the...
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Tornadoes can be some of the most devastating natural disasters. While they still destroy towns...
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Drivers everywhere will be interested in this entry of weird facts about Oklahoma. The first...
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Oklahoma's position in tornado alley makes it a prime spot for cyclones to develop. the...
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Before the 1889 land run that saw the newly acquired Oklahoma territory open for settlement...
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Before Oklahoma became a state, part of its land was called "Indian Territory." This was...
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The "Trail of Tears" is a dark spot in American history. Between 1831 and 1850...
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The Cherokee Nation is one of the largest recognized tribes in the United States. Located...
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One of the state of Oklahoma's interesting facts people often forget is that Fort Reno...
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Though it wouldn't be properly settled until much later, Hernando de Soto is credited with...
Conclusion
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