What do Girl Scout cookies, parking meters, shopping carts, and the movies have in common?
OKLAHOMA!
— The first Girl Scout cookies were baked and sold by a troop in Muskogee in 1917. The profits were used to send gifts to World War I soldiers.
— The first parking meter in the world was installed in Oklahoma City in 1935.
— The first shopping cart was introduced in Humpty Dumpty grocery stores in 1937.
— Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee in 1963.
What fun facts can you share about a state?
Cookies, Meters, Carts, and Movie Stars – What connects these? What fun facts can you share? Share on XJoni Vance is an award-winning author of fiction, essay, and poetry. She loves mystery, history, and how God reveals Himself every day.
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Neat trivia, Joni. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked the trivia. I like history and fun facts, too. 🙂
Interesting facts about Oklahoma! I’ll share one more about Oklahoma. Linda Vater lives in Oklahoma and has a garden show on YouTube where she showcases her new home and the gardens she is creating there. If anyone loves flowers, gardens, decorating your home, or thrifting, you would love her channel:)
Thanks for reading and sharing about Linda Vater. I’m glad you enjoy her videos. 🙂