How long have people lived in Nevada for?
Some Nevada Facts

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10,000 years
Answer explanation
The earliest archaeological evidence of human settlement in what later came to be known as Nevada comes from a burial site near Fallon, Nevada, and dates back to 9,400 years ago.
2.
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In Nevada, it is illegal to...
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Ride a camel on the highway
3.
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What state was Nevada almost merged with?
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California
4.
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What is Nevada ranked in gold production world wide?
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5th largest gold producer
5.
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How many tons of shrimp are consumed every day in Las Vegas?
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30 tons
6.
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Nevada takes its name from a Spanish word meaning...
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snow capped
7.
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In 1864, Nevada sent their constitution to Washington using...
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morse code
Answer explanation
Since it took too long to arrive by mail, Nevada resorted to sending their constitution to Washington via Morse Code (a must before they could be adopted as a state). This feat took 7 hours total for the entire 175 page document.
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