[VIDEO] Indiana: Weird & Interesting State Facts

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Indiana: Racing, Random Laws, and Really Weird History

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Welcome to Indiana—home of the Indianapolis 500, small-town charm, and a surprising amount of strange! While it might seem like a quiet Midwestern state, Indiana is packed with weird laws, unusual landmarks, and one-of-a-kind facts that make it stand out from the rest.

Let’s start with weird laws. In Indiana, it’s technically illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands—sorry, noodlers. And get this: until 2015, it was against the law to sell cold beer in grocery stores, even though you could buy it warm. Also, there was once a bill in the state legislature trying to legally define pi as 3.2 instead of 3.14159… Thankfully, that one didn’t pass.

When it comes to strange natural wonders, Indiana’s got Jug Rock—a giant, freestanding rock column that looks completely out of place in the forest. And if you’re into the supernatural, check out Whispers Estate in Mitchell, a supposedly haunted Victorian mansion where visitors report ghost sightings, mysterious footsteps, and even creepy voices.

What makes this state truly unique? It’s the only state to host the largest single-day sporting event in the world—the Indianapolis 500. And did you know Indiana is home to Santa Claus, Indiana? It’s a real town that receives thousands of letters to Santa every year and even has a Christmas-themed amusement park.

From spooky houses to math confusion and Christmas year-round, Indiana is full of odd little gems. Like, comment, and subscribe for more weird and interesting facts from all 50 U.S. states!