50 Facts About Hawaii
Posted on Mon, Aug 2, 2010 by Sheila
This time last year, I was knee-deep into a Hawaii fact finding mission. To celebrate Hawaii’s 50th anniversary as the 50th US state, I published 50 interesting facts about the Aloha State. It was a fun learning experience.
Since it’s a year later, and we could all use a refresher, I took the time to gather all 50 facts into one convenient spot. So, study these today as there will be a pop quiz tomorrow. 
1:Â The First Commercial Flights To Hawaii
2:Â When the Flag with the 50th Star First Flew
3:Â Hawaii Time
4: Hawaii’s Population Ranks 42nd In the US
5: Hawaii’s Diverse Population
7: Is Hawaii the Smallest State?
8: Hawaii’s Fishes Are Unique
9: The First Seeds of Hawaii’s Statehood
11: Hawaii’s Diverse Climates
12: Hawaii is Home to the World’s Tallest Mountains
13: The Dance Developed in Hawaii
14: Another Name for the Hawaiian Islands
15: No Billboards in the 50th State
16: Island Nicknames
17: Hawaii is Home to the Smallest US County
18: How Big is Hawaii’s Big Island?
21: Hawaii’s Northwestern & Southeastern Islands
22: Hawaii Was First United Under King Kamehameha
23: Hawaii’s Average Water Temperature
24: Hawaii’s Endemic Happy Face Spider
25: America’s Only Royal Residence
27: Historic Pacific Cable Speeds Communication To/From Hawaii
28: How Many People Visit Hawaii Each Year?
29: Hawaii is Home to the Earth’s Wettest Spot
30: Where WW II Began & Ended in the Same Spot
31: Ka Lae is Hawaii’s & the US’s Southernmost Point
32: Hawaii’s State Capitol Building
33. The Paniolo, Hawaii’s Cowboy
34: Hawaii Daylight Hours Don’t Vary Much
35: Hawaii’s State Bird, the Nene
36: Kauai’s Historic Kilauea Point
37: World’s Tallest Sea Cliffs
38: Hawaii Really IS Far Away From It All
40: Hawaii’s Total Coastline
42: Hawaii’s Beaches Are Free
43: Unique Guitar Sounds Invented in Hawaii
44: Hawaii Is a Hotbed for Astronomy
45: Hawaii Is Home to the World’s Most Active Volcano
46: Hawaii Offers a Warm Welcome Year-Round
48: Hawaii Holidays
49: Hawaii’s Winter Guests – Humpback Whales
Okay, there’s not really going to be a pop quiz.
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Wow — you did it! Talk about one-stop shopping for all your Hawaii trivia needs.
For the record, my favorites are #s 8, 42 and 49.
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sheila Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Oh, those are some good faves to have Melanie! I would have a hard time choosing my favorites, so I might as well say all 50.
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how great to have all of these in one place. I will have to go back through and read them all again. I am sure I will enjoy them just as much this time as I did last. Thanks for all of your hard work Sheila!
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sheila Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Janet – thank you for taking the time to tell me you enjoyed reading them the first time and then again! That makes me smile!
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Thanks so much for sharing. Hawaii is an incredible place with so much diversity and a rich history. Just when we think we know all there is about Hawaii, there’s another interesting fact published that keeps perking our interest even more. Thx!
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Helpful site! Everything you need to know about Hawaii is right here. Found this site that gives you a pop quiz about Hawaii. Just for fun! =)
http://www.quiz-tree.com/Hawaii_main.html
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