Oklahoma is one of only two states whose capital cities name includes the state name. The other is Indianapolis, Indiana.
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During a tornado in Ponca City, Oklahoma a man and his wife were carried aloft in their house by a tornado. The walls and roof were blown away. But the floor remained intact and eventually glided downward, setting the couple safely back on the ground.
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The first capital of Oklahoma was in Guthrie, but was moved later to Oklahoma City following a vote of the people.