AU: Don't worry! Next chapter will be a written one! We'll take a break from these facts! :)
Florida:
- It’s the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world.
- Parking fines can be a hassle, but standard parking fees apply to any elephants tied to parking meters in Sarasota.
- People cannot sell oranges on the streets of Miami. Anyone who violates this law can spend up to 30 days in jail.
- Florida prohibits parents from selling their children.
- The law prohibits having sexual relations with a porcupine.
- In Oakland, Florida, it’s illegal to exchange gossip of any way, shape, or form.
- Unmarried women cannot parachute out of a plane on Sundays.
Georgia:
- In Gainesville, which is the chicken capital of the world, it is actually illegal to use a fork to eat chicken.
- Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi.
- Georgia has 12 different climate zones, ranging from subtropical to alpine to semi-desert, and has 49 types of soil.
- You cannot give another man a piggy-back ride in Atlanta.
- You cannot carry an ice cream cone in your backpocket on Sunday.
- You cannot whistle after 11pm on Mondays.
Hawaii:
- From East to west, Hawaii is the widest sate in the USA.
- Only in Hawaii can you tan at the beach in the morning and make a snowball in the afternoon (atop Maunakea Volcano on Hawaii island).
- Established in 1831, Lahainaluna High School on Maui is the oldest school west of the Rocky Mountains.
- Billboards are illegal.
Idaho:
- Idaho is the 13th Largest State in the U.S. Idaho's Population is around 1.5 million with about 600,000 living in the Boise metro area
- In 1861, Idaho wasn’t even called Idaho. Originally, Congress dubbed the land the Colorado Territory. Idaho finally became a territory all its own in 1863 and became the 43rd state in 1890.
- Thirteen U.S. states are split into two time zones, and Idaho's one of them.
- Idaho's most famous crop (the potato) isn't native to the area. The first potato in America was actually planted in New Hampshire, in 1719.
- Cannibalism is illegal unless it's for survival.
- No smoking allowed if you're 19.9 feet from a bowling alley entrance. 20.1 feet? You're good.
- You are not allowed to sleep in a dog kennel. (Unless you're a dog.)
- Snakes have been banned from biting humans on a Sunday... Unless its snowing. Free pass!
Illinois:
- Illinois is home to the largest bottle of catsup.
- First to ratify the 13th amendment
- Home to the only river that flows backwards.
- They invented Twinkies in 1930
- In Decatur, it's against the law to drive a car without a steering wheel
- It's fine for boys in Mount Pulaski to throw snowballs, but against the law for girls to do it.
- In Kenilworth, a rooster must step back 300 feet from any residence if he wishes to crow
Indiana:
- The Indianapolis 500 Car Race is the biggest sporting event in the world.
- The name Indiana refers to the local Native Americans and means land of the Indians.
- Michael Jackson was born here
Iowa:
- Among the 50 states, Iowa ranks 30th in population and 23rd in land area.
- The word "Iowa" comes form the American Indian tribe of the same name.
- Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846.
- Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east.
- Iowa is the only state name that starts with two vowels.
- It's illegal for a kiss to last longer than 5 minutes.
- In Cedar Rapids it's illegal to read a person's palms in the city limits.
- In Marshalltown, horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants.
Kansas:
- Kansas has so many tornadoes, it has the nickname 'Tornado Alley'.
- Kansas is the home of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. You can still see her home in Liberal, Kansas.
- Kansas, nicknamed the Sunflower State, but also known as the Jayhawk State, the Midway State, and the Wheat State.
- Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats.
- No one may catch fish with his bare hands.
- The state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks.
- If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.
Kentucky:
- The song “Happy Birthday to You” was penned by two Louisville sisters.
- Post-its were invented there.
- Kentucky is the original Land of Lincoln. Sorry Illinois.
- You can't throw flowers at a public speaker.
- Three times is the limit on marriages.
- Each citizen is required to shower once each year.
- Anyone who has been drinking is deemed sober until they cannot hold onto the ground
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One-Shots of the states.
FanfictionThis series of one shots is inspired by Ben Brainards series: Welcome to the Table. If you haven't watched those, you can find them on YouTube! There will be AUs and Incorrect Quotes. More AUs however.
