These Bizarre Rhode Island Facts Prove The Ocean State Is One-Of-A-Kind
Rhode Island definitely has its own unique character… after all, we’re home to a signature drink with the word “awful” in it and we have both a vampire and a pirate history. All it takes is listing off a few of our strange facts to realize that we are, without a doubt, a one-of-a-kind place to live. How many of these things were you aware of?

There are 25.3 per 100,000 people.

We're not sure how this law got on the books, but we're fairly certain it isn't enforced.
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You'll have to find a more legal way to settle your differences.
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It's a good thing we have so many lighthouses now.


This irresistible beverage is made of whole milk, flavored syrup, and "secret" frozen ice milk. there is nothing awful about it.

Once you know your horse's speed, you may resume your highway journey, apparently.

In fact, most of us still think it was a terrible idea.
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It's a worthy honor, to be honest.

Despite being the smallest of the 50 states, Rhode Island remains jam-packed with unique character.
What’s your favorite quirky fact about our state?
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