Some Nevada Facts

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How long have people lived in Nevada for?

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10,000 years

Answer explanation

The earliest archaeological evidence of human settlement in what later came to be known as Nevada comes from a burial site near Fallon, Nevada, and dates back to 9,400 years ago.

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In Nevada, it is illegal to...

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Ride a camel on the highway

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What state was Nevada almost merged with?

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California

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What is Nevada ranked in gold production world wide?

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5th largest gold producer

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How many tons of shrimp are consumed every day in Las Vegas?

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30 tons

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Nevada takes its name from a Spanish word meaning...

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snow capped

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In 1864, Nevada sent their constitution to Washington using...

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morse code

Answer explanation

Since it took too long to arrive by mail, Nevada resorted to sending their constitution to Washington via Morse Code (a must before they could be adopted as a state). This feat took 7 hours total for the entire 175 page document.

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How long would it take for a person to spend one night in every hotel room in Las Vegas?

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288 years

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How many gallons of water is evaporated each month from Lake Tahoe?

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12,000,000,000 gallons

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The highest point in Nevada is Boundary Peak, which is...

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13,147 feet tall