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| Oklahoma Facts |
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The world's first installed parking meter was in Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935. Carl C. Magee, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is generally credited with originating the parking meter. |
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Oklahoma's state wildflower the Indian Blanket is red with yellow tips. It symbolizes the state's scenic beauty as well as the its Indian heritage. The wildflower blooms in June and July. |
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The Amateur Softball Association of America - a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest softball organization in the country. |
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