15 Interesting Facts About Mississippi
Did you know that Mississippi experiences an average of twenty-seven tornadoes per year?
The United States of America is composed of 50 unique states – each with its own rich and deep history. The smallest being Wyoming and the largest Alaska. The US covers almost 3.8 million square miles and has a population of 328 million.
You don’t need to be living the American dream to learn about these amazing states all you have to do is keep reading!
Did you know that Mississippi experiences an average of twenty-seven tornadoes per year?
Minnesota is home to the largest ball of twine and weighs an incredible 17,400 pounds!
Did you know that there are more miles of freshwater shoreline in Michigan than in any other US state?
There’s a community in Maryland called Boring. It has 40 houses, a church, Post Office, a fire company, and well... not much else.
Did you know that humankind’s greatest invention, sliced bread, was invented in the state of Iowa?
Did you know that the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, Illinois, showcased the world's first Ferris Wheel?
Did you know that Louisiana has the highest number of alligators in the US, with Florida is a close second?
The deepest river gorge in the US is in Idaho, and at 7,993 feet deep, it actually exceeds the depth of the Grand Canyon!
Until 2003, a town in western Maine, called Strong, was the toothpick capital of the world.
Delaware was once home to the tallest tower of Lego in the world standing at 113 feet tall!
Did you know that a fire has been burning in Pennsylvania since 1962? It's estimated to keep burning for over 250 years.
Did you know that the state of Kansas has an average of 50 tornadoes every single year?