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Introduction
Not many people know a lot of interesting and fun facts about Alabama state. However...
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To start this list of fun Alabama facts, did you know that Alabama had the...
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Not every state has an official tree as one of its symbols. However, Alabama does...
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You can get your pilot's license in any US state. Some states even have over...
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The people who call Alabama home love their state. Part of that love comes from...
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You've likely heard the song "Sweet Home Alabama" at some point in your life. Though...
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When you think about NASA, you probably think about the agency's bases in Florida and...
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Even if you know a few facts about Alabama's history, you probably didn't know that...
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In 1969, the first person set foot on the moon. The Apollo 11 mission is...
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Alabama has a warm, humid climate all year. Though that means animals that prefer cold...
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Alabama gets its name from some of the Native Americans who once populated the state...
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Helen Keller was an important female figure in American history. While initially born healthy in...
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One of the most interesting facts about the state of Alabama is that it has...
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Nearly every student in the USA has to read "To Kill a Mockingbird" at some...
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Since Huntsville is the place where the Apollo 11 rocket was built, it was the...
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Like every US state, Alabama was populated by Native American tribes before settlers from Europe...
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One of North American history's most notable non-violent civil rights protests happened in Montgomery, Alabama...
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People who are passionate about government and civic history may recognize the name Rankin Fite...
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Today, Alabama is known for its contributions in many fields. However, during the 20th century...
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A list of state facts about Alabama wouldn't be complete without mentioning the state's underground...
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F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, lived in many places around the world. They...
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Every state has pride in its state's college sports teams. However, Alabama takes that pride...
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Every state must follow the federal United States Constitution above all other laws. However, this...
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If you look up Birmingham, Alabama, one of the first things you'll find is the...
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An interesting piece of information about the state of Alabama is that it is one...
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Snails love humid weather, making Alabama a perfect place for snail species to thrive because...
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To gain attention, the Miller's Office Supply retailer in Anniston decided to build something big...
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One of Alabama's lesser-known historic pastimes was bear wrestling. For years, brave men would try...
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On a rainy day, you've probably been grateful for the windshield wipers on your car...
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How long would you expect to need to build a house? Weeks? Months? Or years...
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Funny facts on Alabama obviously have to cover some of the silly laws that have...
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George Washington Carver was an important figure in botanical and agricultural science. He helped develop...
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Alabama's climate and location make it one of the locations in the US that is...
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Alabama-style whiskey is known all over the country. A little less known fact, though, is...
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Alabama has some of the most extensive waterways in the US. There are more than...
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Alabama may not be the first place you think of when you think of the...
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If you look up Alabama facts and information, you'll likely find the state gemstone of...
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Alabama may have been the site of many important historical events, but that hasn't caused...
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Like most states, Alabama has a nickname you'll find on state signs, souvenirs, and some...
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Since the weather is warm in Alabama, you'll be able to find butterflies all year...
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Alabama's more widely-known nickname is the "Cotton State.". During the 19th and 20th centuries, Alabama's...
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The Civil War was one of the worst periods in American history. The country was...
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One of the most unfortunate facts on Alabama is the state of its school systems...
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Alabama is a treasure trove of haunted places. Many of these haunted places are related...
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Though initially meant to honor the deceased, the "death masks" in Mr. Nebo Cemetery have...
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Alabama is prone to severe weather like many other states. However, unlike other places, it...
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Alabama was the 22nd territory to become a state. In 1819, Alabama officially became part...
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Rosa Parks became a symbol for the civil rights movement in 1955 after refusing to...
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Martin Luther King Jr. may have been from Georgia, but he was a minister in...
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Though Alabama's coast may make up a small portion of its territory, it was still...
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Alabama was home to some of the pivotal moments that helped the historic Civil Rights...
Conclusion
Clearly, Alabama is an interesting state with a rich history. Were there any facts that...
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