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How Curious: Who is the worst outlaw that became famous in Oklahoma? Nov 03, 2021

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Outlaws like Bill Doolin, Bert Casey and Richard “Little Dick” West have gone down in Oklahoma history as accomplished outlaws. But who is the worst outlaw that became famous in Oklahoma?

How Curious: What Oklahoma mound inspired an H.P. Lovecraft story? Oct 27, 2021

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Before H.P. Lovecraft was considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, known for his cosmic brand of horror, he made a living ghostwriting for other authors. But was one of these stories inspired by a mound in Oklahoma?

How Curious: Is gold buried in Oklahoma? Oct 20, 2021

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Gold has attracted various groups to Oklahoma, ranging from Spanish explorers, notorious outlaws like Jesse James and miners during the state's short-lived gold rush. But is gold and treasure buried in Oklahoma?

How Curious: Why was Oklahoma the last state in the nation to legalize tattooing? Oct 13, 2021

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Oklahoma was the last state in the nation to legalize tattooing in 2006. Before then, some residents traveled to surrounding states to get tattooed or set up shop. But why did Oklahoma ban the practice in the early ‘60s?

How Curious: Did an Oklahoma City lake revive a movie star? Oct 06, 2021

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Belle Isle Lake in Oklahoma City was built in early statehood to generate electricity for the trolley system, becoming a premier destination for swimming and boating. But was the lake responsible for reviving one of the most iconic horror actors of the 20th century?

How Curious: Was An Oklahoma Lawman The Inspiration Behind The Lone Ranger? Sep 29, 2021

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Bass Reeves, one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River, is considered among the most prolific law enforcement officers in American history. But was the character The Lone Ranger based on Reeves?

How Curious: A City That Never Was? Oct 22, 2019

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Why is there a Putnam City school district in Oklahoma but no Putnam City?

How Curious: Why Can’t You Buy A Car In Oklahoma On Sunday? Oct 15, 2019

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KGOU listener John Potts noticed every auto dealership in the state is closed on Sunday, so he asked How Curious for an explanation. It turns out that Oklahoma is one of several states that forbids motor vehicle sales on Sundays.

How Curious: Was Wiley Post A Convicted Felon? Oct 01, 2019

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Aviator Wiley Post gained global fame in the 1930s. He was known for smashing around-the-world flight records, but did he also spend time in an Oklahoma prison for a felony?

How Curious: A Magnetic Hill? Sep 17, 2019

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On a special stretch of road near Springer, Oklahoma, it feels like gravity doesn’t quite work-- when you shift a car into neutral gear, you feel like the car is rolling backwards up the hill. KGOU listener Vicki Weiss asked How Curious: Does this spot really defy gravity?

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