2. Kayaks From ALASKA

Kayaks were invented by the Inuit and Aleut tribes. The boats eventually showed up in Europe in the mid-1800s, but the origins of this genius watercraft are quintessentially American.

3. World's Oldest Rodeo in ARIZONA

Prescott, AZ, boasts hosting the world's oldest professional rodeo. Rodeos are so important in the state that some school districts even schedule time off for an official "rodeo vacation."

4. Diamonds Found in ARKANSAS

The largest diamonds discovered in the States were found in Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, AR. They also have some pretty great names.