Finders Keepers for Diamonds: Arkansas is home to the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, the only public diamond-bearing site in the world where you can search for and keep what you find.
The Invented Name Law: While the state got its name from the Quapaw Indians, French explorers gave it a unique twist. Because of this, The Fact File notes it is actually against the law to mispronounce “Arkansas” while within state borders.
Cheese Dip Capital: Long before it became a Mexican restaurant staple nationwide, cheese dip was invented in Arkansas. Somewhere In Arkansas highlights this culinary origin, which is even celebrated with the World Cheese-Dip Championship in Little Rock.