Good Thursday morning, and afternoon friend. Today, we are going to learn what is weird but true about the great state of. Enjoy the facts and the read. Utah. 1.) Famous people with Utah connections include Post Malone, Robert Redford, Katherine Heigl, Mike LookinLand (from the Brady Bunch), The Osmonds, Jewel, David Archuleta, James Wood, Derek Hough, Roseann Barr, Brandon Sanderson, Chrissy Teigen, Ken Jennings, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake. 2.) Utah is home to the Great Salt Lake, which is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. 3.) The most generous state in America is Utah, which ranks first for the highest percentage of population who donate time, donated income, volunteer rate, and volunteers per capita. 4.) Over 2/3 of Utah land is owned by the United States' federal government. 5.) Kanab, Utah, is also known as “Little Hollywood” because over 100 movies (mostly Westerns) and many TV series have been filmed there since 1924. Famous movies include Stagecoach, The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, Planet of the Apes, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and Sergeants 3. 6.) Two dates appear on Utah’s state seal: 1847, the date Mormon settlers arrived in Utah, and 1896, the year Utah became the 45th state. Also on the seal are sego lilies, which stand for peace and are the state flower. 7.) Utah is the only state to have a cooking pot among its state symbols. The Dutch oven was approved as a state symbol by the legislature in 1997. 8.) Walter Frederick Morrison, the man credited with inventing the Frisbee, was born in Richfield, Utah. He said he got the idea for the “Pluto Platter” after throwing cake tins on the beach. 9.) In Utah, there is a town called “Levan.” Levan is “navel” backwards—and Levan is in the center, or is the “navel,” of Utah. 10.) Because of the state of Utah’s high elevation and desert-like climate, its snow is dry and powdery. Hence, Utah claims to have the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” 11.) Utah is home to the United States' first department store, Zions Co-operative Mercantile Institution. Today, it is known as ZCMI. 12.) With 31% of the population under the age of 18, Utah has the youngest population in the United States. It also has the highest birth rate in the nation. 13.) Utah's Arches National Park has the highest concentration of natural stone arches in the world, at over 2,000 documented arches. 14.) Utah restaurants and bars have a unique partition that separates restaurant bartenders who are preparing drinks from the customers who order them. They aim to prevent excessive drinking by keeping alcohol out of sight. These partitions are called “Zion Curtains” by locals. 15.) Utah is the second-driest state in the United States after Nevada. On average, Utah has about 300 sunny days a year. 16.) The name “Utah” is derived from the name of the Ute Native American tribe. The name means “people of the mountains.” 17.) Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah all meet at Four Corners. This is the only place in the United States where four states come together. 18.) In Utah, it is illegal to hire trombone players to play on the street to advertise an auction. Additionally, it is illegal to fish while on horseback and to hunt whales. In Salt Lake City, it is illegal to walk down the street carrying a paper bag containing a violin. (Source comes from 50 Unique and Fun Utah Facts (2024)| Fact Retriever Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless.
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