15 Interesting Facts About Iowa
Did you know that humankind’s greatest invention, sliced bread, was invented in the state of Iowa?
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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?
Did you know that in North Korea, only elites and a handful of specialist workers have access to the internet?
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.
Did you know that in China there is a theme park run by dwarves? The Kingdom of the Little People employs around 100 dwarves.
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?
Did you know that the Georgian city of Savannah is the most haunted city in the United States?
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado is the location where Stephen King came up with the concept for “The Shining” in 1977.