the handle on kansas
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Kansas is home to the largest ball of sisal twine in Cawker City. The ball was started in 1953 and continues to grow as locals and visitors add to it during the city’s annual Twine-A-Thon.
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The famous pizza chain was founded in 1958 by two college students in Wichita. What started as a small operation in a rented building quickly expanded into the international chain we know today.
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According to a 2003 study by geographers, Kansas is, indeed, "flatter than a pancake." When compared to the shape of a pancake, Kansas was found to be flatter, making it one of the flattest states in the U.S.
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Located in Wamego, Kansas, the Oz Museum celebrates The Wizard of Oz. It houses over 2,000 artifacts, from original books and costumes to memorabilia from the classic movie, attracting fans from around the world.
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Known as "Tornado Alley," Kansas experiences a high frequency of tornadoes, making it one of the most tornado-prone states in the U.S.