Things about Oklahoma that make it OK: There is an operating oil well on state capitol grounds called Capitol Site No. 1. The National Cowboy Hall of Fame is located in Oklahoma City. Bob Dunn a musician from Beggs invented the first electric guitar 1935. Will Rogers was born on a large ranch in the Cherokee Nation that is today Oologah, Oklahoma. Rogers became a nationally known cowboy as the star of radio programs, Broadway plays, 71 movies in the 1920s and ‘30’s. He was also a featured columnist, writing more than 4,000 syndicated articles. The world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City on July 16, 1935. In Bristow, Oklahoma it is against the law to serve water to a customer in a restaurant unless one peanut in a shell is also served. The consequences for this serious” offence can result in a fine of up to five dollars. The first Girl Scout Cookie was sold in Muskogee in 1917. Oklahoma produced more astronauts than any other state. The long running Broadway Play, Oklahoma!s main song Oklahoma is now the State Song of the state.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:28:08 +0000
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