The Southwestern

At around 200, Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state.

Frequently used as a statement of Texas pride, the expression “Don’t Mess With Texas” started out as an anti-littering slogan. The phrase, which appears on T-shirts and bumper stickers throughout the state, has been a federally registered trademark of the Texas Department of Transportation since 1985.

Of the 55 people who have accidentally fallen to their death from the rim of the Canyon, 39 of them were male. Eight of those men fell while hopping from one rock to another to pose for that perfect profile picture.

Averaging roughly 12 people per square mile, New Mexicans are greatly outnumbered by the livestock in their state.