OKLAHOMA
Okmulgee, Oklahoma, holds the world's record for largest pecan pie, pecan cookie, and pecan brownie. The town holds an annual Pecan Festival each June.
The Cow Chip Throwing Capital of the World is Beaver, Oklahoma. Established as a tribute to the unique natural fuel source of the town's early settlers, Beaver has hosted the World Cow Chip Throwing Championship every April since 1969.
The American Buffalo, or Bison is the state animal of Oklahoma.
The Wild Turkey is the official state game bird of Oklahoma.
The official State Meal of Oklahoma: fried okra, squash, cornbread, barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage and gravy, grits, corn, strawberries, chicken fried steak, pecan pie, and black-eyed peas.
Milk is the official state beverage of Oklahoma.
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