Missouri - The US Explained

Missouri sits in the middle. For the last forty years, it’s been the average center of the country’s population, and today, more than any other, it can claim to be the state where the north meets the south, and the east meets the west. Roughly halfway between the Rockies and the Appalachians, the Canadian border and the Gulf of Mexico, home to flat expanses of farmland, the forested mountains, hills, and cliffs of the Ozarks, and two major American cities, Missouri is a unique and fascinating place, and the twenty-fifth place I will cover in the US Explained.
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[@ThatIsInterestingTII]

ARKANSAS is up next in The US Explained and I'm really excited! I've been there, but I still need some help! If you're from Arkansas, it's your time to shine! Please reply to fill me in on what I need to know about your home state, such as unique food, traditions, places, some fun facts and local dialects and pronunciations! I can't promise everything will make it into the video, but I will try my best, and I'm looking forward to getting started!

[@wife9571]

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[@angelcastaneda529]

“I'm not from Earth, I'm from Missouri"- Star-Lord.

[@ghost21501]

I love the fact that Missouri is just about average on almost every metric. This is one of the main reasons i love living here. It flies under the radar, but it isn't a dump either.

[@Steveofthejungle8]

As a Hoosier, Missouri feels like a slightly removed Midwestern brother that was raised in the south

[@jasonhendler8892]

When I grew up in Missouri, I was taught that it was called "The Show Me State", because some Eastern politician who was traveling through the state by train wouldn't show his ticket, insisting that, being such an important politician, he didn't have to, but the conductor insisted, threatening to throw him off the train. That politician thus dubbed Missouri "The Show Me State". I believe this story over the others that you offered, as we Missourians don't care who you think you are.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Missouri is very underrated.

[@DiMacky24]

The southern quarter of Missouri, from Joplin to Hayti holds a special place in my heart. Some of the most beautiful countryside in America, less intensely hot in the summer than Texas, but not as bitterly cold in the winter as the rest of the midwest with enough rain to keep the land looking lush without irrigation.

[@joshuacollins5022]

Take it from a Missourian, we make a very big deal about KCMO vs KCK.

[@JonathanCLacy]

What I learned is that Missouri is the most average State we have

[@guestyboy42069]

Guy from southern Missouri here! Indeed my great state is a crossroads state. You go north and it feels like a true mid-western state, you go to the south where I'm from and there are a lot of hill billies and southern culture reigns. I live within the Ozarks, where the scenery is beautiful and there are a lot of hidden gems. Also, yes, it's pronounced Miss-o-re, not Miss-ur-a, don't know why people pronounce it that way.

[@bradentyrer2361]

I moved to Columbia, MO 10 years ago for college and never left! I absolutely love living in Missouri. Friendly people, tons of opportunity, and we are right in the middle of everything. You can drive to Breckenridge, Colorado and Destin, FL each in less than 12 hours. Also beautiful nature, two nationally large metros and great sports to cheer for! Love it here in MO.

[@heavenlysonshine]

Congratulations on creating one of the most INTERESTING and informative channels on all of TH-cam!

[@unripetoast-nu4lv]

As a European studying American Studies, this series is an absolute gold mine.

[@freeman_fundamentals]

Born & raised Missourian here, good video. Though you slept on how bipolar our weather is. -10 to 110; gotta love it.

[@nathanmogary84]

From southwest Missouri. Traveled for work the last 15 years. I always enjoy coming home. Prices aren't insane, tons of outdoor activities year round, 4 seasons, people are friendly and the food is good. Centrally located you are a 2 day drive from anywhere in the US.

[@Asherv0423]

As a Missourian born and raised, I truly do love living here and I'm glad to see such a great video on my home! ❤

[@miles12pega]

Just came back from a Vacay in MO aside from the coldness of the land its so beautiful and peaceful that you can find something to do for everyone. Also everyone I've come across was extremely nice and always open to talk about anything.

[@st3v3b0b7]

Missouri is the only state with two Federal Reserve Banks.

[@Richard.Vox.]

I'm from Missouri, and have been waiting for over a year for you to make this episode