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Introduction
There are many interesting and fun facts about Kentucky state to learn, including weird, random...
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No list of fun Kentucky facts would be complete without mentioning Bill Monroe. Though you...
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After reading that last fact, it's no surprise that the Kentucky state nickname is the...
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When Bobby Mackey's Music World first opened in 1978, the owners likely had no idea...
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While whiskey may have been invented in Scotland, its bourbon variation has more American roots...
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People love their pets, whether they have fur, feathers, or scales. However, while some churches...
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Daniel Boone National Forest is often underrated despite its size. Spanning 21 counties and over...
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When walking around in Bowling Green, Kentucky, you may not realize that there might be...
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The Louisville Slugger baseball bat has become practically synonymous with the sport. As it's also...
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Kentucky is home to many things. Did you know it has one of the seven...
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The World Peace Bell Association is a Japanese organization aiming to spread world peace. They're...
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One of the interesting things about Kentucky has to do with one of the state's...
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Before he became known as the inventor of the lightbulb, Thomas Edison was a young...
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Kentucky may be considered part of the South today, but it was a border state...
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Even if you've never seen a horse race, you've heard of the Kentucky Derby. It's...
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One of the most interesting Kentucky history facts has to do with one of the...
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The Kentucky Derby itself maybe three days of horse racing, but the festivities begin three...
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The Ohio River might be named after a different state and flows through six states...
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One of the little-known interesting facts of Kentucky has to do with one of the...
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The Liberty Hall Historic Site is one of the most important landmarks in Kentucky. Made...
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When you look at a map, you'll notice the state of Kentucky's shape isn't what...
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Fort Knox has become synonymous with "highly secure" and "difficult to enter or escape." Since...
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Being in the heart of the Appalachian region, Kentucky is no stranger to borders. It...
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Though Kentucky is completely bordered by other states, not all of these borders are on...
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Kentucky is a famous state, but it's not a very crowded one. With under five...
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Native Americans play a huge role in Kentucky facts and history. There are artifacts showing...
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When you consider Kentucky's statewide population, it's not surprising that it's mostly made up of...
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The state may be most commonly called Kentucky, but that's not the state's official name...
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If you ever look at the Kentucky state seal or the Kentucky state flag, you'll...
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Kentucky experienced a meteor hit 300 years ago, which created a three-mile-wide crater. If you...
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If you're curious about some of Kentucky's official state symbols, you'll be interested to learn...
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If you're looking for Kentucky information to impress your friends, then you should share that...
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Tea and sandwiches are a Kentucky tradition for relaxing spring and summer days. However, no...
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Anyone who has ever been on the road is very familiar with traffic lights featuring...
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Post-It Notes are a staple item in offices around the world. You can thank Kentucky...
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Sometimes, it takes a few tries to make things work out in a relationship. However...
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Tuberculosis may be practically unheard of now, but it was once a global problem that...
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If you're looking for scary or fun facts of Kentucky, here's one you'll love. Sleepy...
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Today, Mammoth Cave is just known as a natural marvel, but that wasn't always the...
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Camp Taylor was a much-needed army training camp located around the Louisville area. In 1918...
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Nada Tunnel, which opened in 1910, is located along Route 77 in Kentucky. The tunnel...
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Every state in the US became territory after explorers and settlers found their way to...
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Though explorers made their way through Kentucky's territory in the 1500s and 1600s, the first...
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There are many historical facts on Kentucky, but one of the most important occurred in...
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Kentucky may not have been one of the original 13 colonies, but it was still...
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Kentuckians are proud of their state, but the history of the current Kentucky population is...
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If you find yourself in the Bluegrass State, make sure to keep an eye out...
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As part of the Appalachians, Kentucky has many mountains and hills. Its highest point is...
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Another of the Kentucky facts about the state is that its residents love nature. So...
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The Kentucky Derby may take up one weekend yearly, but it's one of the most...
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If you want to learn one of many weird Kentucky facts, remember that the state...
Conclusion
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