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ND Fun Facts

ND is the friendliest state.
  • North Dakota has recently been ranked the friendliest state in the U.S., according to Cambridge University.
  • A vacation here is called the most affordable of any state by AAA.
  • North Dakota ranks #1 as the safest state to live in.
  • North Dakota ranks #1 for high school completion rates.  

    These are just a couple of the "firsts" you can find in North Dakota.    

     
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    French Fries
    Agriculture Fun Facts

  • ND produces enough soybeans to make 212 billion crayons each year.
  • ND produces enough sugarbeets that produce enough sugar to sweeten 27 billion gallons of Kool-Aid. 
  • The world's largest french fry feed is held every year in Grand Forks, during Potato Bowl USA.  In 2006,  a new worlds record was set with 4,620 pounds of french fries that were served at the French Fry Frenzy. Around 10,000 people were served. About 113 gallons of ketchup were used as well.      

     


    • Geographical Center of North Amierca
    North Dakota Tourism/Pat Hertz
    Geography Fun Facts

  • The geographical center of North America is marked in Rugby.
  • Explorers William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, along with the Corps of Discovery, spent more time in (what is now) North Dakota than any other place on their journey.
  • The International Peace Garden is located on the U.S. and Canadian borders of North Dakota and Manitoba, and is a beautiful symbol of peace and friendship.
  • North Dakota is home to more wildlife refuges than any other state.  Wildlife viewing and birding opportunities are abundant.  

     

     


    • Parking Meter
    Other Fun Facts

    The parking meter was invented in North Dakota.  




     


     

     

    White Cloud Buffalog
    Albino White Cloud Buffalo

    Sacred, albino bison White Cloud and white calves can be seen at the National Buffalo Museum Preserve in Jamestown. 



     

    Teddy bears
    Teddy

    Teddy bears got their name from former U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt.  North Dakota is home to Theodore Roosevelt National Park - known for its scenic beauty and natural wildlife.



     

    Triceratop Skull
    Dinosaur Museum

    The Dakota Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson holds the world's largest intact triceratops skull.  It weighs 1,500 pounds.

     

     
    Scheels
    Scheels

    The world's largest all-sports store, the Scheels Flagship Store in Fargo, is 196,000 square-feet and has a Ferris wheel inside.

     
    North Dakota State Capitol Building
    Skyscraper on the Prairie

    The Capitol building in Bismarck is nicknamed the "Skyscraper on the Prairie." It is one of only four tower-style capitols in the U.S.