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50 misconceptions about the 50 states of the United States. It turns out, we don't know everything about the fifty nifty.

Is Wyoming really the Equality State? How many cowboys are in Texas? And why might a swim off the coast of California be unpleasant?

Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the 50 states that make up the USA.

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