Alaska

Population: 663,661
Land Area: 571,951 square miles

Alaska was first discovered in 1741 when Danish explorer Vitus JonassenBering sighted it on a voyage ti Siberia.

On October18, 1867 Alaska became the property of the United States.

Gold is the official state mineral.

Juneau is the only capital city in the United States accessible only by boat or plan.


Cray Laws in Alaska

• Moose may not be viewed from an airplane.
• While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.
• It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
• A person may only carry a concealed slingshot if that person has received the appropriate license.

I know it is cold there also. I have always wanted to go to Alaska. Maybe one day I will get the chance.

Alabama

I have wanted to learn about each state in United States. Let's go through all 50 in alphabetical order and learn something.

Alabama

Population = 4,557,808
Land Area = 50,744 square miles

I have been through Alabama a few times on the way to Florida. We stayed one time in Gulf Shores.

What I learned:

Alabama is the only state with all major natural resources needed to make iron and steel. It is also the largest supplier of cast-iron and steel pipe products.

The star blue quartz is the state's official gemstone.

Alabama became the 22nd state on December 14, 1819.

The Iron Bowl is a huge game between Alabama and Auburn. I hear it gets pretty ugly there. I believe Auburn has won the last seven games. Will Tubberville be able to run off the field holding up eight fingers this year? People in Alabama are crazy when it comes to football.


And some unusual laws I found:

1. It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
2. Boogers may not be flicked into the wind.
3. You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
4. It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.

I don't about you, but I am glad for laws 2 and 4.