Mark Twain, author of *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* and *The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, was born in Missouri. elaborate share
New Mexico is the only state where a majority of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. elaborate share
Nevada is the driest state in the US. elaborate share
South Dakota is home to the world's only Corn Palace, a building decorated with colorful murals made entirely of corn and other grains. elaborate share
Indiana is home to the world's largest covered bridge. elaborate share
Utah is home to the world's largest copper mine. elaborate share
Virginia is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespearean artifacts outside of the United Kingdom. elaborate share
