Good Friday afternoon...Welcome to another weird and true fact...Today I will be adding some weird and true facts about the state of Hawaii... 1). Hawaii was annexed by the US at the end of the 19th century. In 1898, the United States, under President William McKinley, officially annexed Hawaii during the Spanish-American War as a way to expand the country. Over 60 years later, in 1959, Hawaii became a US state. 2). Pearl Harbor was a significant site during World War II . Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7th, 1941by Japan, which was fighting against the US and the Allied powers. Today, Pearl Harbor is an active military base and a memorial for those who died in the attack. The Oahu landmark is also the most visited site on the island. 3). Hawaii has a black sand beach called Waianapanapa Beach. Located in Hana, this Maui landmark gets its black sand color from the volcanoes in the area, which erupt and change the geography of the surrounding area. The beach is hidden, surrounded by rocky coastlines, and adjacent to the bright blue water. 4). Hawaii is one of the only states in the US that grow coffee commercially. Coffee is the second biggest crop in Hawaii, and there are more than 10,000 acres where it is grown. Hawaii grows just over one hundred million dollars worth of unroasted coffee each year. But the value increases by nearly 50% when the coffee is roasted. 5). Hawaii's flag is a combination of two country's flags. Interestingly, Hawaii's state flag features the flags of two countries. In the upper lefthand corner of Hawaii's flag is the United Kingdom's flag. The rest of the flag is a variation on the United States flag with stripes. There are eight white, red, and blue stripes, each representing one of Hawaii's main islands. 6). Hawaii is made up of volcanic islands. There is a tectonic plate under the islands, whose activity created the islands. The hot spot causes volcanoes to erupt. They erupt in the pattern of the tectonic plate, which is why they are in a line. When the lava from the volcanos dries, it creates land. The land builds up over time, which makes the islands. 7). The official state gem is black coral. The state gem of black coral is called a polyp, and it is a living creature. Even though they are called black coral, they come in many colors. The coral is an Endangered Species since it is often harvested. It is difficult to gather as it grows deep in the sea, usually between 300 and 3,000 feet below sea level. 8). Billboards are not allowed in Hawaii. Hawaii's government does not allow billboards or other signs for advertising in the state. There are some exceptions, like public announcements, the sale of land and buildings, or other government notices. One of the main reasons for the outlawing of billboards is to protect Hawaii's natural beauty. 9). Snakes are illegal in Hawaii. Snakes are not native to the state, and they do not have any predators in Hawaii to keep them from overpopulation. Furthermore, they take over the food and habitats of the animals native to Hawaii, which endangers them. Most snakes are banned on the islands, and if any are found, they are under the strict watch of the government. 10). There are two official languages in Hawaii. The two official languages of Hawaii are Hawaiian and English. It is the only state to have two official languages. Even though both languages are used in most government settings, there are some official situations in which Hawaiian is used over English. Some laws require Hawaiian to be used for some public acts and transactions. (Side note. Hawaii officially became a State in 1959). (Source comes from 50 Interesting & Fun Facts About Hawaii State to Know (Updated in 2023) (destguides.com) Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend...Take care and GOD bless...
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