Oklahoma, OK

About Oklahoma

• • Brad Pitt, a renowned actor, was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
• • The shopping cart was invented in Oklahoma City, revolutionizing grocery stores.
• • The Land Run of 1889 dramatically boosted Oklahoma's population and development.
• • Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state in the US.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated Oklahoma's agriculture and economy.
• • "Oklahoma" means "red people" in Choctaw; statehood arrived in 1907.
• • Oklahoma's population is roughly 4 million, ranking 28th nationally.
• • The average elevation is 1,300 feet, higher than many eastern states.
• • Oklahoma's economy is largely supported by energy, aerospace, and agriculture.
• • Oklahoma offers a blend of Southern charm and Midwestern resilience, a friendly place.
• • The Oklahoma City Thunder joined the NBA in 2008 after moving from Seattle.
• • Oklahoma Sooners football has won 7 national championships, a storied history.

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