There are so many cool and interesting facts about Colorado, you just can't pack them all into one place.

There Is So Much To Know About Colorado

Even if you have lived in Colorado for a super long time, you never stop learning. And considering the fact that you've probably forgotten half of the facts about our state that you previously discovered, this will be like learning all about Colorado for the very first time. There is so much to know.

Personally, I'm always eager to learn as much as I can about the state I have called home for more than half of my life. Whether it's about Colorado's storied history or some trivial tidbit about some of the state's fabulous geologic features, there are so many things I didn't know before.

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President Andrew Johnson Delays Colorado's Statehood

Here's one. Of course, you know that Colorado became a state in 1876, but did you know it could have happened much sooner? Congress had passed a bill for the president to sign that would have admitted Colorado into the union. Unfortunately, President Andrew Johnson thought Colorado was too small to merit statehood, and he also objected to a provision in the bill that gave black people the right to vote. Consequently, Colorado did not become a state until 10 years later under President Ulysses S. Grant.

20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Colorado

You might know a lot of things about Colorado, but there's always room for more interesting facts. Here are 20 cool facts you probably didn't know about Colorado.

41 Movies You May Not Have Known Were Filmed in Colorado

Get the popcorn ready because we're checking out a list of movies all filmed right here in the great state of Colorado. Scroll on to learn more about which parts of the state have been featured in some of America's favorite films.

Things You Didn't Know Were Invented in Colorado

Colorado is known for its mountains and views, but our state is also home to some awesome man-made creations.

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