Reporter discovers true, interesting facts about all 50 states

Map of the US courtesy of ontheworldmap.com

Map of the US courtesy of ontheworldmap.com

Map of the US courtesy of ontheworldmap.com
Alabama – This state is very family-oriented.

Alaska – This state is a 45-minute drive from Hawaii.

Arizona – There are more taco trucks in Arizona than there are people in Arizona.

Arkansas – Everyone who lives here is legally blind — more like Arkantsaw.

California – California is the least populated state in the United States.

Colorado – Many locals actually call this state Coloradon’t.

Delaware – What did Delaware? A New Jersey.

Florida – Florida’s average snowfall is higher than that of any other state.

Georgia – Growing peaches in Georgia is a crime.

Hawaii – This state is only a 30-minute drive from Alaska.

Idaho – Commonly known as the most beautiful state, Idaho is known mostly for it’s amazing educational system, but it is also filled with the most open-minded people in the country. It is also the only red state to have a 97 percent liberal population. Honestly, Idaho should no longer be known as a state, but as an extraordinary haven that all other states strive to become.

Illinois – It’s scientifically proven that Barack Obama is the only interesting person who has ever lived in Illinois.

Indiana – Indiana is actually just one giant portal to a different universe.

Iowa – It is illegal to go a day in Iowa without eating at least three ears of corn.

Kansas – All the streets in Kansas are made of bricks painted yellow.

Kentucky – More vegans live in Kentucky than in all other states combined.

Louisiana – Louisiana produces more boots than any other state.

Maine – In this state only, the word main is always spelled with an ‘e.’ For example: Maine Street, maine squeeze, maine land

Maryland – Dogs are considered citizens in Maryland and make up 47.2 percent of the population.

Massachusetts – More witches live in this state than other state, which is quite the coincidence because if you rearrange the letters in ‘Massachusetts’ it spells ‘witches.’

Michigan – Michigan is slowly sinking below The Great Lakes, and is predicted to be completely underwater by 2029.

Minnesota – The temperature hasn’t fallen below 62 degrees in Minnesota since 1989.

Mississippi – This state is more commonly misspelled than any other state.

Missouri – It’s illegal to feel any emotion except for happiness in Missouri.

Montana – This state was renamed in 2006 after the popular Disney show Hannah Montana debuted.

Nebraska – This state doesn’t actually exist, and anyone who claims to live here or to have visited here is lying.

Nevada – Area 51.

New Hampshire – This state is named after its own state animal, a hamster.

New Jersey – It is still unknown what sports team this state represents on its new jersey.

New Mexico – New Mexico will soon be named South Colorado because Donald Trump doesn’t want an American state named after Mexico.

New York – New York has never actually been a part of the U.S. It still belongs to Great Britain.

North Carolina – To pay homage to the first flight ever, which took place in this state in Kitty Hawk, it is now illegal to fly a plane over or in North Carolina.

North Dakota – Despite popular belief, North Dakota is actually located below South Carolina.

Ohio – This state is constantly sad because no one ever says ‘hi’ back.

Oklahoma – The only exciting thing that ever happened in Oklahoma was when it became the namesake for a popular musical.

Oregon – The state animal of Oregon is the Sasquatch.

Pennsylvania – Every writing utensil used in the U.S. is made in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island – Rhode Island has the largest land mass of any of the states.

South Carolina – South Carolina is further from North Carolina than any other state.

South Dakota – The superior Dakota.

Tennessee – It is illegal to use pick-up lines in Tennessee.

Texas – Texas has the smallest land mass of all 50 states.

Utah – Utah has more coffee shops than any single state in the US or any single country in the world.

Vermont – Maple syrup is a required option in every soda fountain in Vermont.

Virginia – This state was previously known as East Virginia, but it was shortened in 2001.

Washington – Adding too much creamer to coffee is a crime in Washington.

West Virginia – John Denver is the mayor of West Virginia.

Wisconsin – According to science, 98 percent of Wisconsinites are lactose intolerant.

Wyoming – Nothing has happened in Wyoming in 52 years.