Okc, OK
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About Okc
- • Brad Pitt spent part of his childhood in Oklahoma City.
- • Sonic Drive-In, a popular fast-food chain, was founded in OKC.
- • The Land Run of 1889 rapidly populated the area, establishing OKC.
- • Beneath OKC lies an extensive network of tunnels once used for commerce.
- • The Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 devastated the city's downtown area.
- • "Oklahoma City" was chosen in 1890, a year after its establishment.
- • With over 700,000 residents, it's among the 25 largest US cities.
- • At 1,207 feet above sea level, it offers surprisingly varied terrain.
- • The energy sector is a major employer, reflecting Oklahoma's oil history.
- • There's a hopeful, resilient feeling here, even amidst the plains.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder joined the NBA in 2008 after relocating from Seattle.
- • The University of Oklahoma Sooners football team is a huge local passion.