8. Pronounce State Name Correctly In Arkansas
In Arkansas, it’s technically illegal to mispronounce the state’s name; it must be said “Arkansaw,” with a silent “s” and Italian-style “a” sounds. This strange law dates back to an 1881 debate between senators and honors the state’s Native American and French roots. While no one’s getting fined for saying it wrong, locals take pride in the proper pronunciation!