Unbelievably Weird Facts About Montana You Probably Didn’t Know

Montana is full of surprises, and if you think you know everything about the state, think again. Here are a few truly bizarre facts about the Treasure State.

That's right! If you do a little research, you can find some incredibly interesting facts about Montana. Did you know dinosaurs once roamed what we now call Montana, and the the first Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil was discovered in the state? That's just one of the many interesting Montana facts you may not know.

Weird Facts About Montana You Probably Didn't Know

Here's are a few more interesting facts about Big Sky Country. The shortest river in the world in located in Montana. The river is only 201 feet long. The Montana Yogo Sapphire, is one of the Crown Jewels of England.

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Craving more? We'll tell you about some more interesting facts soon, but first, here are the pros and cons of living in Montana.

In Billings, it’s illegal to bring a bomb or rocket to city council proceedings. In Excelsior Springs, it's illegal to throw a ball within city limits... No wonder the football team hasn't won a game in 65 years (I just made that up). Oh yeah, and if you plan on visiting Excelsior Springs, you better not "worry" the squirrels, because that's illegal too.

In the state of Montana, Native Americans in groups of 7 or more are considered a war party, and don't forget that you must have a chaperone if you plan on driving with a sheep. Apparently, that happens a lot in Montana.

Enough about laws, how about some other strange facts about Montana?

There are more cattle in Montana than there are people. Did you know Evel Knievel was from Montana? He was born in Butte in 1938.

There are many more interesting facts about Montana. In fact, there are way too many to list.