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Introduction
Most people don't know many interesting and fun facts about Missouri state. However, there is...
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To start this list of facts about the state of Missouri, you should know that...
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Many people are unaware of some of Missouri's unofficial nicknames. One of its most popular...
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Mark Twain is one of the most important writers in American literature. With his intelligent...
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There are many interesting historical facts about Missouri; one of them is that it has...
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Anheuser-Busch is the largest beer production company in the world. With factories all over the...
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Missouri might unofficially be called the "Cave State," but that's not the Missouri nickname you'll...
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One of the most interesting Missouri facts is that some of the state's best fishing...
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People have always been fascinated with the idea of flying. Ever since the 1400s and...
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For many years, Missouri depended on the railroad to connect with the rest of the...
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Every state has adopted a phrase that's meant to embody the culture and beliefs of...
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If you want to feel like you're on top of the world while in Missouri...
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With nearly 70 thousand square miles within its borders, Missouri is the 18th largest state...
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If you're interested in Missouri facts, you should know where its name comes from. Missouri's...
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A Missouri fact that most people don't know is that it was the home of...
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Construction of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis started in 1963, and it has since...
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George Washington Carver is yet another historic US figure who came from a humble Missouri...
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Music has always been an important part of American culture. Jazz music, in particular, has...
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Missouri has its fair share of state symbols. However, one of the most fun facts...
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Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. As a 2-term president...
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The Missouri State Capitol is the center of the state's government. It was the 3rd...
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Getting mail across the country after the Westward Expansion was of the utmost importance. Before...
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Jesse James was a notorious outlaw who gained fame in the 1800s. Though he reached...
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The U.S.S. Missouri was a battleship that saw action in World War II, Korea, and...
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There are many sports-related facts on Missouri as well. For example, did you know that...
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When many people think about mighty US rivers, the Mississippi comes to mind. However, did...
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The Missouri Mule is a breed that is important to the state's history. The animal...
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Did you know that there are two potential answers if you look up the Missouri...
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St. Louis is arguably Missouri's most well-known city. It might surprise many to learn that...
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The Missouri state bird also gets the honor of being considered a symbol of happiness...
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If you look up the Missouri state flower, a few different answers come up. While...
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One of the most interesting facts of Missouri is that it's one of the states...
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When Saint Louis University opened in the 1800s, it allowed students in the Midwest to...
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Missouri was first settled by US residents in the 1800s at the beginning of the...
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The Mississippi's path runs from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Due to its...
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Like every other state in the USA, Missouri was once occupied exclusively by Native American...
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The Missouri state flag can be seen hanging on official state government buildings. It's a...
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If you're looking for scary but cool Missouri facts, here's one you won't want to...
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If you happen to be in Missouri on January 4th, you might notice a few...
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Gate Arch may be less than a century old, but it's still considered an important...
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Kansas City has managed to make a name for itself as the fountain capital of...
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With its vast and varied landscape, the US is home to thousands of animals. However...
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As you've already read, Missouri is also affectionately known as the "Cave State." That's due...
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Some Missouri facts and information you should know before you visit are regarding its weather...
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The 13th amendment to the US Constitution officially abolished slavery in the country. It was...
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Modern technology has made the use of microchips essential to daily life. Practically everything you...
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Making cooking more convenient has always been at the forefront of food companies. Today, it's...
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Missouri's economy is driven by multiple industries. Agriculture, energy, and health are just some examples...
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Much of the United States was first populated by nomads who crossed the Bering Strait...
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No list of Missouri facts and history would be complete without mentioning the first Europeans...
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Missouri is on the border between what is considered the north and the south of...
Conclusion
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