Interesting Facts about Missouri

Missouri’s known for a lot of things: caves, mountains, the Gateway Arch, and its history in the entertainment industry.

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Fact Three: Missouri’s state insect is the honeybee

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Fact Four: Maya Angelou was from Missouri

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She has had several different roles in her life including singer and actress and has received over 50 honorary doctorates. Plus, she is one of my most favorite women!

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Interesting Facts about Missouri

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Missouri’s known for a lot of things: caves, mountains, the Gateway Arch, and its history in the entertainment industry.

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Fact One: Missouri’s state nickname is the Show Me State

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Fact Two: Missouri’s state bird is the eastern bluebird

Fact Three: Missouri’s state insect is the honeybee

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Fact Four: Maya Angelou was from Missouri

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Maya Angelou was a poet and Civil Rights Movement activist.

She has had several different roles in her life including singer and actress and has received over 50 honorary doctorates. Plus, she is one of my most favorite women!

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