Ten Fun Facts About Nevada

This is a follow up to the last piece I wrote on Nevada which is not only an excellent read, but explains why we keep writing about Nevada. -KV


Ten Fun Facts About Nevada

10. Republicans granted Nevada statehood so that Abraham Lincoln would be elected President. Thus establishing a long lineage of upfront, honest dealings by both Republicans and Nevadans.

9. 'Nevada' means 'snowcapped' in Spanish. And is the reason we no longer use Spanish words to name our states.

8. Nevada (like Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Missouri, Montana and Pennsylvania) has no open-container law. There's no party like a Butte, Montana party.

7. Prostitution is legal in Nevada counties with populations under 400,000. Because it's important to keep brothels where they belong - in the countryside.

6. Prostitution is also legal in Rhode Island. Who knew?

5. Gambling became legal in Nevada in 1931. Thus ending the monopolies of greedy Indian Casinos and allowing decent Americans to make an honest buck.

4. Speaking of gambling, Texas Hold'em is hella fun. But don't play against anyone named Slim, The Master, or Parker Briggsmore.

3. Nevada is the seventh largest state. More "fact" than "fun."

2. The state bird is the Mountain Bluebird. Sounds peaceful, however, vulture was runner-up. Mosquito was third.

1. The state motto of Nevada is 'Home Means Nevada.' Thus, "snowcapped" must mean "home," such as "Mi apartamento es mi Nevada."

-KV