[or-roots] Interesting Oregon Information

[jchavnar at sbcglobal.net]

I just ordered something from a Portland Firm which provided the following
facts:

 


Fun Facts About Portland Oregon:


*	Oregon claims the D River is the shortest river in the world. 
*	Oregon's state flag pictures a beaver on its reverse side. It is the
only state flag to carry two separate designs. 
*	Oregon is one of two states that prohibit drivers from pumping their
own gasoline. The other is New Jersey. 
*	Oregon has the smallest park in the world. Mill Ends Park in
downtown Portland. 
*	Oregon has no state sales tax. 
*	Oregon's state birthday is on February 14, Valentine's Day. 
*	Oregon has some famous residents including Art Alexakis of the band
Everclear, Simpsons creator Matt Groening, film maker Gus Van Sant, actor
Danny Glover, Olympic skier Picabo Street and the Bionic Woman Lindsay
Wagner. 
*	Oregon has been the backdrop in over 100 movies including: Mr.
Hollands Opus, Free Willy, The Goonies, Fire in the Sky and Animal House 
*	Oregon is the home to the world headquarters of Nike. 
*	Oregon has more ghost towns then any other state.
http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/or/or.html 
*	In 1876 the University of Oregon opened in Eugene. Deady Hall was
the first building on campus and still exists. 
*	Eugene was the first city in the U.S. to have one-way streets. 
*	Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It was formed
more then 6500 years ago. It's crystal-blue waters are world renowned. 
*	The Columbia River gorge is considered by many to be the best place
in the world for windsurfing. 
*	At 8,000 feet deep Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North
America. 
*	At 11,239 feet, Mount Hood stands as the tallest peak in Oregon.
Mount hood is a dormant volcano. 
*	The phillips head screwdriver was invented in 1934 by Henry S.
Phillips of Portland Oregon. 

 

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