the handle on oklahoma
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Oklahoma is the "Sooner State" due to settlers who entered unassigned lands before the official start of the land rush in 1889, known as "Sooners."
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Tornado Alley: Oklahoma experiences some of the most intense tornado activity in the U.S.
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Mysterious Gravity Hill: In Bartlesville, there’s a “gravity hill” where objects, including cars, appear to roll uphill due to an optical illusion.
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Largest Native American Population: OK has one of the largest Native American populations in the U.S., with 39 tribal headquarters.
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Center of the Universe: In Tulsa, there's an acoustic anomaly known as the "Center of the Universe." When you stand in the center and make a noise, it echoes back much louder than expected, but those outside the circle barely hear it.
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Rattlesnake Roundups: Oklahoma hosts annual rattlesnake festivals in towns like Okeene and Mangum, where people capture and display local rattlesnakes as part of a unique community tradition.