How to Identify the State Symbols of Ohio

Amaze everyone you meet in your travels to Ohio with your knowledge of both little and well-known state facts and trivia. Follow these steps to impress your boss, friends and even your children and grandchildren.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Talk about the state bird of Ohio. It's the "Cardinal."
2. Speak about the state reptile, the "Black Racer Snake."
3. Divulge the name of the state flower. It is the "Scarlet Carnation."
4. Chat about the "Ohio Buckeye," Ohio's state tree.
5. Mention that the gemstone of Ohio is the "Ohio Flint."
6. Sing the state song, "Beautiful Ohio."
7. Utter the Ohio state motto, "With God, All Things Are Possible."
8. Astonish your audience by reciting Ohio's nicknames: "The Buckeye State" and "The Yankee State."

Tips & Warnings

• The "Hot Dog" was created in Ohio.
• A person from Ohio is considered an "Ohioan" or a "Buckeye."