Missouri
Missouri is a most marvelous magnificent state. With several first happenings in the state, thousands of caves, and world records, Missouri is a state unlike any other. Did you know? The first ready-mix food to be sold commercially was Aunt Jemima pancake flour. It was invented in St. Joseph, Missouri and introduced in 1899. While you are waiting for the bus tour, you hear whisperings that someone is trying to steal the pancake flour recipe, resulting in NO MORE PANCAKES for anyone. But if you unlock the Missouri Breakouts in 30 minutes, the pancake recipe will be safe.
Missouri is a most marvelous magnificent state. With several first happenings in the state, thousands of caves, and world records, Missouri is a state unlike any other. Did you know? The first ready-mix food to be sold commercially was Aunt Jemima pancake flour. It was invented in St. Joseph, Missouri and introduced in 1899. While you are waiting for the bus tour, you hear whisperings that someone is trying to steal the pancake flour recipe, resulting in NO MORE PANCAKES for anyone. But if you unlock the Missouri Breakouts in 30 minutes, the pancake recipe will be safe.
Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821.
Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821.
The largest city is St. Louis and the capital is Jefferson City.
The largest city is St. Louis and the capital is Jefferson City.
Missouri is called the "Show Me State". This expression may have begun in 1899 when Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver stated, "I'm from Missouri and you've got to show me."
Missouri is called the "Show Me State". This expression may have begun in 1899 when Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver stated, "I'm from Missouri and you've got to show me."
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is the tallest man-made national monument in the United States. This tall stainless steel structure stands 630 feet tall. The arch cost about 13 million dollars to build.
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is the tallest man-made national monument in the United States. This tall stainless steel structure stands 630 feet tall. The arch cost about 13 million dollars to build.
Tourists can ride a tram to the observation room at the top. Construction began in 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965.
Tourists can ride a tram to the observation room at the top. Construction began in 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965.
Missouri is also known as the Cave State. There are 6,300 recorded caves and more caves are discovered every year. Missouri caves have been used for shelter, entertainment, and storage for the beverage industry.
Missouri is also known as the Cave State. There are 6,300 recorded caves and more caves are discovered every year. Missouri caves have been used for shelter, entertainment, and storage for the beverage industry.
People can get married underground in the Bridal Cave in Camdenton. Two thousand wedding ceremonies have been held since 1949.
People can get married underground in the Bridal Cave in Camdenton. Two thousand wedding ceremonies have been held since 1949.
Meramec Caverns (see photo to the right) is a 4.6-mile cavern system near Stanton, Missouri. The caverns were formed from the erosion of large limestone deposits over millions of years.
Meramec Caverns (see photo to the right) is a 4.6-mile cavern system near Stanton, Missouri. The caverns were formed from the erosion of large limestone deposits over millions of years.
Many popular foods and beverages were introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Cotton candy, Dr Pepper, hot dogs, the waffle cone and iced tea were tasted by the public for the very first time in the state of Missouri.
Many popular foods and beverages were introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Cotton candy, Dr Pepper, hot dogs, the waffle cone and iced tea were tasted by the public for the very first time in the state of Missouri.
Machine-spun cotton candy was invented in 1897 by dentist William Morrison and candy maker John C. Wharton. It was first introduced to the 1904 fair goers as Fairy Floss. 68,655 boxes of this super sweet scrumptious treat were sold. Each box cost 25¢. The United States celebrates National Cotton Candy Day on December 7.
Machine-spun cotton candy was invented in 1897 by dentist William Morrison and candy maker John C. Wharton. It was first introduced to the 1904 fair goers as Fairy Floss. 68,655 boxes of this super sweet scrumptious treat were sold. Each box cost 25¢. The United States celebrates National Cotton Candy Day on December 7.
The waffle cone was invented at the World's Fair also. An ice cream vendor ran out of cups and asked a waffle vendor to help by rolling up waffles to hold ice cream.
The waffle cone was invented at the World's Fair also. An ice cream vendor ran out of cups and asked a waffle vendor to help by rolling up waffles to hold ice cream.
Missouri was named after a tribe of Sioux Indians of the state called the Missouris. The word "Missouri" means "wooden canoe people" or "he of the big canoe."
Missouri was named after a tribe of Sioux Indians of the state called the Missouris. The word "Missouri" means "wooden canoe people" or "he of the big canoe."
There were seven tribes in the area of what is now called Missouri:
There were seven tribes in the area of what is now called Missouri:
The Chickasaw tribe
The Chickasaw tribe
The Illini tribe
The Illini tribe
The Ioway tribe
The Ioway tribe
The Missouria tribe
The Missouria tribe
The Osage tribe
The Osage tribe
The Otoe tribe
The Otoe tribe
The Quapaw tribe
The Quapaw tribe
Missouri has many animals that have been designated official state symbols.
Missouri has many animals that have been designated official state symbols.
State insect - honeybee State bird - Eastern Bluebird State invertebrate - crayfish State horse - Missouri Fox Trotting Horse State Game Bird - Bobwhite Quail
Kansas City, Missouri has more fountains than any city in the world except Rome, Italy. There are 200+ fountains in the Kansas City Metro area.
Kansas City, Missouri has more fountains than any city in the world except Rome, Italy. There are 200+ fountains in the Kansas City Metro area.
The first fountains in Kansas City were for horses, birds, and dogs. The Humane Society of Kansas City built the first fountain in 1904. It has a large square pedestal with 4 small pools for dogs to drink from at street level and a 4' diameter granite basin at a height for horses to drink. The water came out of spigots in lions' mouths into this taller bowl so people could get clean water in their cups.
The first fountains in Kansas City were for horses, birds, and dogs. The Humane Society of Kansas City built the first fountain in 1904. It has a large square pedestal with 4 small pools for dogs to drink from at street level and a 4' diameter granite basin at a height for horses to drink. The water came out of spigots in lions' mouths into this taller bowl so people could get clean water in their cups.
U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry jumped out of a plane near St Louis at 1,500 feet on March 1, 1912. This was the first successful parachute jump.
U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry jumped out of a plane near St Louis at 1,500 feet on March 1, 1912. This was the first successful parachute jump.
In April 1860, the Pony Express began using horse and rider relay teams to carry mail along a 2,000-mile route between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Read more about the terrific thrilling trip here.
In April 1860, the Pony Express began using horse and rider relay teams to carry mail along a 2,000-mile route between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Read more about the terrific thrilling trip here.
The company only operated for 19 months, because new technology called the telegraph put them out of business.
The company only operated for 19 months, because new technology called the telegraph put them out of business.
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