When you hear the word “Mississippi,” it might take a while for facts about the state to come to mind. Even then, it’s still a fascinating part of the United States that you should get to know!
When I think of Mississippi, I think of this big river that practically separates the United States. But the one thing I know about big rivers, they have a lot of beauty surrounding the river. With Mississippi being the state named after the big river, perhaps there are many other beautiful areas in Mississippi we should get to know.
When you hear the word “Mississippi,” it might take a while for facts about the state to come to mind. Even then, it’s still a fascinating part of the United States that you should get to know!
Did you know it’s where root beer was invented? Or that it was the site of the first lung transplant? There’s always something new to learn!
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MORE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MISSISSIPPI:
Root beer was created in Biloxi
Though the first examples of root beer date back to the 1870s as a drink for miners, it wasn’t until later that it gained popularity. The modern version of the drink was invented in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Edward Adolf Barq created the now-famous Barq’s root beer in 1898. The drink was popular right away and saw a boom in sales in the 1920s during the US prohibition.
INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT MISSISSIPPI:
It’s called the “Magnolia State”
If you’re curious about interesting Mississippi facts, you should learn the state’s nickname. You’ll see Mississippi referred to as the “Magnolia State” on license plates and tourist information.
INTERESTING FACT OF MISSISSIPPI:
The International Ballet Competition is in Jackson
You may associate cities like New York or Los Angeles with ballet in the United States. However, Mississippi is home to one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the country.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT MISSISSIPPI:
Mississippi is the poorest state
Unfortunately, though agriculture is a huge part of Mississippi’s economy, it isn’t always a profitable market. That’s particularly the case when it comes to smaller farms.
The vast amount of farmland also means there isn’t much room for other industries that could help the state economically. These factors have made Mississippi the poorest state when it comes to median income.
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INTERESTING FINAL FACT ABOUT MISSISSIPPI:
Mississippi is prone to hurricanes and has experienced several significant storms over the years. According to the National Hurricane Center, there have been 19 hurricanes that have made landfall in Mississippi, and 8 of these were Category 3 through Category 5 storms, which are considered major hurricanes.
