Bathroom Book of Oregon Trivia: Weird Wacky and Wild
Enjoy this rich and entertaining collection of facts about the colorful people and places of Oregon. Read about the town that has a bluebird house in front of every home, the best place in the world to windsurf, the world's smallest official park and the Oregon community where it's illegal to box with a kangaroo. And so much more…
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Oregon is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful characters: Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson was paid {dollar}35 for designing the Nike "swoosh" logo, Oregon has named the hazelnut as its official state nut, and the state grows 99 percent of the entire U.S. commercial crop, The world's smallest official park, Mill Ends Park in Portland, measuring two feet across, was created for leprechauns to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day and as a place to hold snail races, In the days of the Old West, ladies of the evening would set up tents in a meadow in Harney County, which eventually was dubbed Whorehouse Meadows, Portland native Matt Groening is the creator of The Simpsons TV show, At 8000 feet. Hell's Canyon is the deepest river-cut gorge in the U.S., Crater Lake, formed more than 6500 years ago in the remains of an ancient volcano, is the deepest lake in the U.S., The world's largest hairball is on display at a museum in Mt. Angel. And so much more...
Introduction 6Names and SymbolsThe Naming of a State 8State Symbols 10They Oughta Be State Symbols 16Climate and WeatherAverages and Extremes 17Deadly Disasters 19Geographic GeneralitiesGeneral Geography 22Oregon's Coastline, Lakes and Rivers 25Volcanoes 33Glaciers, Mountains and Whatnot 38EnvironmentForest Lands 43Conservation and Parklands 48Our Flying Friends 50PopulationBy The Numbers 52Native Americans 63French Canadians 65Tourism and TriviaRoadside Attractions 67Lighthouses 71Natural Attractions 74Architectural Attractions 77Museums and FestivalsMuseums 79Fun in the Sun 85Ye Olde Faires! 92Music Festivals 94PortlandThe City of Roses 95Eat, Drink and Be Merry 104Portland Parks 108City TriviaFacts and Figures 110Fun City Facts 113County TriviaJust the Facts! 119Claims to Fame 122Counties Named After Famous Folks 124Names and PlacesCity Names 129Places that Remind People of Home 134Mysterious Names 136Name Changes 138Historic HappeningsFirsts, Oldests, Etc. 140Ghost Towns 147Founding Mothers and Fathers 153Traveling the Oregon Trail 156EconomyThe Basics 160Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 163By the Numbers 165Oregon's Businesses Mean Business! 170Culinary AdventuresTempting the Taste Buds 175EducationHigher Education 178Elementary and Secondary Education 187Higher Ed Quick Facts 194PoliticsPresidential Politics 196Blue vs. Red 199TransportationHighways and Driving Habits 203CelebritiesHollywood in Oregon 206The Press and Pulitzers 208Some Notable Oregonians 210Oregon SportsSports Heroes 213Outdoor Fun 215Science and TechnologyInventions and Gadgets 217Nobel Prize Winners 219A Few Last WordsTop Ten Reasons to Live in Oregon 222
\ From Barnes & NobleDid you know that Simpsons creator Matt Groening hails from Portland, Oregon? Or that the Beaver State is haunted by more ghost towns than any other state? Oregon is the only state where gas stations don't offer a self-serve option. Can you name the other? The Bathroom Book of Oregon Trivia is a veritable treasure trove of useful information. For instance, do you know the location of the world's smallest park, a preserve measuring just two feet across? Didn't think so.\ \
