ARKANSAS

The Ozark Mountains are not technically mountains, but rather a highland region of rolling hills, plateaus, and karst formations.

The Fayetteville Shale is named after the city of Fayetteville, where the shale layer appears at the surface.

The Arkansas state flag has 25 stars to represent Arkansas becoming the 25th state.

The fiddle is the state musical instrument of Arkansas.

Milk became the state beverage of Arkansas in 1985.

Arkansas is the only state in the US that has an active diamond mine.

Arkansas is said to be the birthplace of the Bowie knife.

It is illegal to mispronounce the name of Arkansas.

Hot Springs National Park is known for its thermal springs and historic bathhouses.

The language of Arkansas is a combination of various Southern American English sub-dialects.

Arkansas is said to be the birthplace of cheese dip.