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| Oklahoma Facts |
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Oklahoma's state bird the Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher is a somewhat quiet bird with beautiful plumage and a long sleek tail that is twice as long as its body. The deeply-forked tail resembles a pair of scissors. |
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On April 22, 1889, the first day homesteading was permitted, 50,000 people swarmed into the area. Those who tried to beat the noon starting gun were called Sooners, hence Oklahoma's state nickname. |
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The Oklahoma state motto is Labor Omnia Vincit {Labor Conquers All Things} |
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