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Alabama Interesting Facts You Have to Read to Believe
Mardi Gras Origins
Alabama interesting facts galore!
Alabama introduced the civilized Western world to the notion of glittery beads and all night street carnival fun.
New Orleans brought Mardi Gras to town and it soon took over the country.
Falling Stars
In November of 1833 an immaculate meteor shower flashed across the sky in the Southeast.
This event lit up the sky and started the saying "stars fell on Alabama." You may have seen that on license plates since it became a plate accessory in 2002.
Historic Typewriter
Bessemer, Alabama is the current home of Hitler's personal typewriter.
It sits in the Hall of History, which makes it a unique Alabama interesting facts because you can actually go see it for yourself!
Lost Luggage
Have you ever lost your luggage while flying?
If so, you might want to stop over at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama.
They actually buy lost luggage that was never reclaimed from airports.
You never know what you may find here.
Cave Man's Grave
Russell Cave was the peaceful home of a real pre-historic man skeleton. That was until it was discovered and put on display for interested travelers like yourself. So much for peace and quiet in the cave for this of Alabama interesting facts.
Historic Flight
When the Birmingham Airport opened its runway in 1931, it took 19 hours to fly across the country to L.A. The flight distance from Birmingham to LA is 1,803 miles, so those planes were flying nearly 95 miles per hour.
Rocket Science
The very first rocket to the moon carrying humans was put together in Alabama.
Apparently, the stereotypical notion that all southerners are uneducated rednecks is completely wrong!
There must be some smart people in the bunch if they can build the very first human-worthy rockets and successfully blast it to the moon!
Boatload of Mail
In the city of Magnolia Springs the mailmen paddle along the river to deliver mail.
This is the only mail route operating entirely on water today.
Don't feel sorry for their worn out arms or their water logged ears...at least they don't have to worry about being chased by dogs!
Tribal Town of Today
What does "Alabama" mean in the Creek Indian tongue? It means "tribal town," which isn't very far off considering their mailmen still trade letters for stamps by boat. Not far off from the fur tradesmen of our distant past, right?
Deaf Miss America
The first Miss America with an acknowledged disability came from Alabama. In 1995, Heather Whitestone defied everyone who told her a deaf woman couldn't win such a high esteemed pageant when she stood at the center of the stage and accepted her crown.