Posted in Idaho
August 29, 2016
15 Incredible, Almost Unbelievable Facts About Idaho
If you’ve ever tried looking up fun facts and trivia about Idaho, you’ve probably realized that the definition of “fun” for most of the internet is just a textbook list of Idaho’s official state icons, flora, and fauna. Fortunately, my curiosity took me one step further. Whether you love random facts as much as I do, have always wondered what Idaho’s GDP would equal in rubles, or are simply curious what sort of non-boring facts are discover-able if you search the depths of the internet hard enough, this list is for you.
Most people believe that Idaho is safe from these swirling vortexes, but that isn't the case. Every year, a dozen or so funnels touch the ground but don't cause enough damage to warrant state-wide attention.
And every time you catch a sunset, the beautiful vastness of Idaho's landscape is clear.
Our secret? Potatoes, obviously.
The total land area of Rhode Island, Delaware, and Connecticut is collectively smaller than our state's combined wild, roadless areas.
With no discernible accent and no state-specific language quirks, we're the testing ground for nearly every survey and language product on the market. We're also telemarketers central, which is ironic because...
This stat came from a nationwide survey where, according to the companies questioned, Idahoans were likely to launch into naughty language without provocation or hesitation.
What does that imply? We don't ask questions.
There's a special someone for everyone, here.
Full disclosure: Statistics go back and forth between D.C. and Idaho as the #1 consumer. But since Washington D.C. isn't technically its own state, Idaho definitely comes out on top.
That's a lot of water. Yet, Idaho is also the 5th driest state in the country during the summer.
Random tidbit for your next party.
So, stick that little nugget of knowledge in your hat for future reference.
Once a fashionable "accessory," cigarettes are not nearly as popular as they once were. But for those with a habit, apparently Idaho is the place to go to stock up. At an average $5.41 per pack, you can haul ‘em over state lines to New York, where they’re selling for $12.85 a pack. Then your felony is netting you $51,150 in profit.
Idaho is currently in a housing boom thanks to the incoming hordes of -- er, increase in traffic from neighboring states. All those people means the construction industry is under a great deal of pressure, and cutting a few too many corners to keep its workers truly safe. Idaho has paid some hefty fines over the last two years as a result.
These random tidbits may not win you any awards with your old history professor, but knowledge is knowledge! We’d love to hear any other interesting facts you have hiding up your sleeve – just share them in the comments section.
