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9 Undeniable Reasons Why The World Wouldn’t Be The Same Without South Dakota

Published Jun 15, 2016

Written by 

Katie Randall Hughes

To some people, the wonderful South Dakota is a flyover state, but we know the world wouldn't be the same without South Dakota - and here's why.

1. The world would be missing out on the best steak money can buy.

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2. There would be no Mount Rushmore.

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3. The Price is Right would never have been as good because Bob Barker wouldn't exist.

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4. Black Hills Gold would never have been found.

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5. Your energy bill would be way higher because there would be much less wind energy to go around.

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6. The NBA would never have had the superstar Mike Miller.

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7. Views of night sky would never have looked this good.

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8. The world would be missing out on the nicest people.

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9. Not to mention, the best place to live ever.

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What are some other reasons the world wouldn't be the same without South Dakota?

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