Unique Facts About U.S. States

The video explores unique and interesting facts about each state in the US, covering topics such as geography, history, and culture. It highlights peculiarities like mail delivery by boat in Alabama, the geographic center of the contiguous US in Kansas, and the longest bridge over water in Louisiana. The video also discusses the unique legal situation in Yellowstone, the population dynamics of various states, and concludes with a sponsor message from The Great Courses Plus.

Which state is home to the only town in America where mail is delivered by boat?

• Oklahoma

• Missouri

• Kansas

• Alabama

What is unique about the state vegetable of Oklahoma?

• It's a leafy green

• It's a fruit

• It's a root vegetable

• It's a legume

Which state has the fewest McDonald's locations?

• North Dakota

• Nevada

• Wyoming

• Idaho

What is the longest continuous street in America, located in Colorado?

• Broadway

• Colfax Avenue

• Fifth Avenue

• Sunset Boulevard

Which state has a capital that cannot be reached by road from the rest of the state?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Maine

• Vermont

What is the tallest building in the United States?

• Transamerica Pyramid

• Freedom Tower

• Willis Tower

• Empire State Building

Which state has a highway that is actually a bike path?

• Ohio

• Illinois

• Michigan

• Wisconsin

What is unique about the town of Minnowee, Nebraska?

• It has no residents

• It has only one resident

• It is the largest town in Nebraska

• It is a ghost town

Which state is known for having the longest bridge over water in the world?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• Louisiana

Which state has a town called North, making it North South Carolina?

• North Carolina

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia