You’ll want to check out today’s list Sooner than later, it’s all about Oklahoma!

1. Oklahoma became the 46th state of the United States on November 16, 1907.
2. The state’s name comes from the Choctaw words “okla” and “humma,” meaning “red people.”
3. Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state.
4. Tulsa is the second-largest city and is known for its cultural and arts scene.
5. The official state flag features a blue field with an Osage warrior’s circular buckskin shield and seven eagle feathers.
6. Oklahoma is often referred to as the “Sooner State” due to the settlers who claimed land before the official opening for settlement.
7. The state motto is “Labor Omnia Vincit,” which means “Labor Conquers All Things.”
8. Oklahoma has a diverse geography, ranging from plains and prairies to mountains and forests.
9. The Cimarron River is the only river in the United States that touches all three U.S. time zones.
10. The Wichita Mountains in southwestern Oklahoma are home to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
11. The state bird is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, known for its distinctive long tail feathers.
12. The official state flower is the Oklahoma Rose.
13. Will Rogers, a renowned cowboy, actor, and humorist, was born in Oologah, Oklahoma.
14. The Oklahoma State Capitol features a dome covered with real gold leaf.
15. The state’s official state rock is the rose rock, a unique formation found in parts of Oklahoma.
16. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City showcases the history and culture of the American West.
17. The Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City feature a tropical conservatory and outdoor gardens.
18. Oklahoma has a rich Native American history, with 39 tribes headquartered in the state.
19. The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma is the largest Native American tribe in the United States.
20. The state’s official state animal is the American Bison.
21. The Spiro Mounds archaeological site preserves ancient Native American earthworks.
22. The Oklahoma Panhandle is the state’s driest region and experiences a semi-arid climate.
23. The Oklahoma City National Memorial honors the victims of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
24. The state’s official state tree is the redbud.
25. The Oklahoma City Thunder is the state’s professional basketball team in the NBA.
26. The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Osage County is the largest protected remnant of tallgrass prairie left on Earth.
27. Oklahoma has a vibrant country music scene and is home to the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City.
28. The state’s official state fish is the sand bass.
29. The “Mother Road,” Route 66, passes through the state, connecting Chicago to Los Angeles.
30. The Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks features marine life exhibits, including a shark tunnel.
31. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Oklahoma City.
32. The Chickasaw National Recreation Area features mineral springs and is known for its unique Travertine Creek.
33. The state’s official state reptile is the common collared lizard.
34. Oklahoma has a strong tradition of rodeo, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts the Rodeo Hall of Fame.
35. The “Boomer Sooner” chant is associated with the University of Oklahoma’s athletic teams.
36. The Oklahoma State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States.
37. The Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in NCAA Division I sports.
38. The state’s official state insect is the honeybee.
39. The Spiro Mounds archaeological site preserves ancient Native American earthworks.
40. The Oklahoma City Thunder is the state’s professional basketball team in the NBA.
41. The Oklahoma City Zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals and exhibits.
42. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Oklahoma City.
43. The Chickasaw National Recreation Area features mineral springs and is known for its unique Travertine Creek.
44. The state’s official state reptile is the common collared lizard.
45. Oklahoma has a strong tradition of rodeo, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts the Rodeo Hall of Fame.
46. The “Boomer Sooner” chant is associated with the University of Oklahoma’s athletic teams.
47. The Oklahoma State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States.
48. The Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in NCAA Division I sports.
49. The state’s official state insect is the honeybee.
50. The Oklahoma City Zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals and exhibits.
51. The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa is housed in an Italian Renaissance villa and features impressive collections.
52. The state’s official state dinosaur is the Acrocanthosaurus atokensis.
53. The Great Salt Plains State Park is known for its unique salt flats and digging area for selenite crystals.
54. The Red River, forming part of the southern border, separates Oklahoma from Texas.
55. The state’s official state bird is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
56. The Spiro Mounds archaeological site preserves ancient Native American earthworks.
57. Oklahoma is home to several Native American casinos, contributing to the state’s economy.
58. The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore honors the legacy of Will Rogers.
59. The state’s official state wildflower is the Indian Blanket.
60. Oklahoma has a diverse climate, with hot summers, mild winters, and frequent tornadoes.
61. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art features a renowned collection of Dale Chihuly glass sculptures.
62. The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman showcases the state’s natural history.
63. The Gathering Place in Tulsa is a massive public park with playgrounds, gardens, and recreational activities.
64. Oklahoma’s official state soil is Port Silt Loam.
65. The state’s official state musical instrument is the fiddle.
66. The Oklahoma City Thunder is the state’s professional basketball team in the NBA.
67. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Oklahoma City.
68. The Chickasaw National Recreation Area features mineral springs and is known for its unique Travertine Creek.
69. The state’s official state reptile is the common collared lizard.
70. Oklahoma has a strong tradition of rodeo, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts the Rodeo Hall of Fame.
71. The “Boomer Sooner” chant is associated with the University of Oklahoma’s athletic teams.
72. The Oklahoma State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States.
73. The Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in NCAA Division I sports.
74. The state’s official state insect is the honeybee.
75. The Oklahoma City Zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals and exhibits.
76. The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa is housed in an Italian Renaissance villa and features impressive collections.
77. The state’s official state dinosaur is the Acrocanthosaurus atokensis.
78. The Great Salt Plains State Park is known for its unique salt flats and digging area for selenite crystals.
79. The Red River, forming part of the southern border, separates Oklahoma from Texas.
80. The state’s official state bird is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
81. The Spiro Mounds archaeological site preserves ancient Native American earthworks.
82. Oklahoma is home to several Native American casinos, contributing to the state’s economy.
83. The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore honors the legacy of Will Rogers.
84. The state’s official state wildflower is the Indian Blanket.
85. Oklahoma has a diverse climate, with hot summers, mild winters, and frequent tornadoes.
86. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art features a renowned collection of Dale Chihuly glass sculptures.
87. The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman showcases the state’s natural history.
88. The Gathering Place in Tulsa is a massive public park with playgrounds, gardens, and recreational activities.
89. Oklahoma’s official state soil is Port Silt Loam.
90. The state’s official state musical instrument is the fiddle.
91. The Oklahoma City Thunder is the state’s professional basketball team in the NBA.
92. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Oklahoma City.
93. The Chickasaw National Recreation Area features mineral springs and is known for its unique Travertine Creek.
94. The state’s official state reptile is the common collared lizard.
95. Oklahoma has a strong tradition of rodeo, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts the Rodeo Hall of Fame.
96. The “Boomer Sooner” chant is associated with the University of Oklahoma’s athletic teams.
97. The Oklahoma State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States.
98. The Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in NCAA Division I sports.
99. The state’s official state insect is the honeybee.
100. The Oklahoma City Zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals and exhibits.