Shocking Things You Didn't Know About Colorado

Colorado is an interesting state–and these 10 facts prove that well. What do Peyton Manning, Fred Flintstone and dust mites have in common? Read on to find out…

1. In Colorado, medical marijuana dispensaries outnumber Starbucks locations 3 to 1.

2. In 1990, Mississippi was the most obese state in the country with a reported 15% of residents overweight -- that 15% is lower than the least obese state in 2015 (Colorado, 21%).

3. The town of Bedrock, Colorado receives so much fan mail addressed to Flintstones characters that they created a special stamp to say "Return to Sender - Fictitious Cartoon Character."

4. In 2013, a Colorado man was arrested after brutally killing two raccoons to avenge the death of his cat.

5. Every Grammy statue awarded in the last 30 years was made by Ridgway resident John Billings.

6. Dinger the Dinosaur came to be after a number of dinosaur fossils were discovered at Coors Field during construction.

7. Due to the low humidity, there are no dust mites in Colorado.

8. The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado.

9. In Boulder, it is illegal to "own" pets; however, you can become their legal guardian.

10. Peyton Manning bought 21 Papa John's franchises in Colorado before marijuana was legalized. He credits the new law with his booming success.

Did any of these facts surprise you? Tell me in the comments!

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10 Shocking Things You Didn't Know About Colorado

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