10 Quirky Facts About Utah That Sound Made Up, But Are 100% Accurate
Courtnie Erickson
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Utah is an incredible place to call home, but it is also a destination that is full of interesting and quirky facts. To prove our point, here are just 10 fun facts about Utah that sound made up but are 100 percent true. Take a look and see just how many of these cool facts about Utah you know.
1. Utah’s state cooking pot is the Dutch oven. It was approved by legislature in 1997.
2. Utah is home to the oldest operating amusement park in the American West.
3. The Beehive State truly does have the “greatest snow on earth.”
4. Utah has the youngest population in the nation.
5. Walter Frederick Morrison, the man who invented the frisbee, is from Utah.
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6. The state tree of Utah is the quaking aspen and it is found in every county around the state.
7. Utah is the leading manufacturer of rubber chickens.
8. The first ever Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) wasn’t actually in Kentucky — it was in Utah!
9. The Beehive State is home to the most charitable people in the United States.
10. Utah consistently ranks as one of the top five driest states in the country.
Did you know these fun facts about Utah? What other interesting facts about Utah deserve to be on this list? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to check out this list of things that Utahns just can’t seem to stop talking about.
If you are looking for exciting things to do in the Beehive State during a visit, check out some of our favorite day trips and Viator for a little adventure inspiration.
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