Funny Facts

Pictionary and Cranium were invented in Washington state.

Seattle has the highest percentage rate of residents with a college degree.

The percentage of non-religious people in Washington is the highest of any state, and church memberships is among the lowest of all states.

Washington state produces more apples than any other state in the union.

Seattle is the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix.

Seattle was the 1st American city to put police on bicycles.

Seattle was the first city in the United States to play a Beatles song on the radio.

Washington has the highest per capita share of technology-dependent jobs among all the states in the country.

Seattle is said to be second only to New York City in per capita live performances held each year.