Ten facts about Oregon

Ten facts about Oregon

• 10.15.2010

So, yesterday I dedicated a whole post to my little sister's 23rd birthday. Because she has A LOT of friends on Facebook, I got a lot of hits on my blog. Now, I know the hits are related to her birthday but I'm going to pretend its because I wrote a ridiculously witty and sweet "electronic" birthday card.

But no thanks to her popularity - perhaps - I got a hit from Portland, Oregon the day before (Wednesday). Now, if you've been paying attention, you might recall that Oregon is one of the states that had yet to visit my blog. Since I have no idea what this person looked at - only that they came - I have to give the credit to the baby girl.

Regardless.

In honor of such an occasion as a visit from a new state, here are 10 "interesting" facts about Oregon so we can all learn something. Now, I think they are interesting and since I'm the blogger I get to decide. Fact.

1. Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state. 
2. Oregon and New Jersey are the only states without self-serve gas stations. 
3. The small village of Bickelton is filled with bluebird houses seen on the posts of every house. 
4. The Seaside Aquarium was the first facility in the world to successfully breed harbor seals in captivity.  
5. The Carousel Museum contains the world’s largest collection of carousel horses.
6. Oregon residents own one-fourth of the country’s total llama population.
7. Has a law prohibiting the transport of babies on the running board of vehicles.
8. In Portland, people are banned from whistling under water.
9. Portland was named by the flip of a coin by its two original settlers, Asa Lovejoy and Francis W. Pettygrove.
10. The State beverage is "milk" 

Less exciting, but also important.... Portland is an example of excellent urban planning (and known as City of Roses) ... Nike is the largest employer ...  Square Dance is the official dance.

Also, Vermont if you want your 10 interesting facts.... then someone from Vermont should leave me a comment indicating as such ... or I'll get bored and just do it without any request. Both are solid options.

Since, you know I love links - and accuracy. Here are the websites I got my facts from... so don't be blaming me if they aren't accurate :)
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