North Dakota (50 Songs For 50 States)

Apart from knowing Fargo is a city, Bismark is a capital and that it directly lies above (north) of South Dakota, I have no other knowledge of The Peace Garden State. I see another nickname for North Dakota is 701...which is named after their area code. So let's head over to the North Dakota Tourism website for a better perspective.

Here we go. Some fun facts about North Dakota:
1. North Dakota has recently been ranked the friendliest state in the U.S., according to Cambridge University.
2. North Dakota produces enough sugarbeets that produce enough sugar to sweeten 27 billion gallons of Kool-Aid. 
3. A vacation here is called the most affordable of any state by AAA.
4. North Dakota ranks #1 as the safest state to live in.
5. The world's largest french fry feed is held every year in Grand Forks, during Potato Bowl USA.  In 2006,  a new worlds record was set with 4,620 pounds of french fries that were served at the French Fry Frenzy. Around 10,000 people were served. About 113 gallons of ketchup were used as well.     

Did you read number 5? A french fry feed. I'm off to look for exactly when this takes place and then booking a trip for this year's frenzy. In the meantime, Lyle Lovett gets his song "North Dakota" into the 50 Songs For 50 States directory. There's not a lot of songs about North Dakota, so Lyle will have to do. Here's hoping South Dakota has more of an option. Now it's time for FRENCH FRY FEED!!!!

Source: http://www.jhostation.com/2012/03/north-dakota-50-songs-for-50-states.html

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