Idaho
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The State of Idaho is a U.S. state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. The state's only city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans." Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state.
“They grow corn there, right?”
~ Oscar Wilde on Idaho
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2004, Idaho had an estimated population of 1,493,262. The state's postal abbreviation is ID. Idaho's nickname is the Gem State because of its abundance of natural resources. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for "Kick Me Forever").
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[edit] Geography
Idaho borders six states, Canada, and the Pacific Ocean. The states of Washington and Oregon are to the west, Nevada and Utah are to the south, and Montana and Wyoming are to the east. The province of British Columbia, to the north, also shares a small border with Idaho. The landscape is rugged with some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the United States. It is a Rocky Mountain state with abundant natural resources and scenic areas. The state has snow-capped mountain ranges, rapids, vast lakes and steep canyons. The waters of Snake River rush through Heck's Canyon, the deepest canyon in the United States. Shoshone Falls plunges down rugged cliffs from a height greater than that of Niagara Falls. The major rivers in Idaho are the Snake River, the Clark Fork, the Clearwater River, and the Salmon River. Idaho's lowest point, the Port of Lewiston, where the Clearwater River joins the Snake River and continues into the Pacific Ocean is known as the armpit of Idaho. Idaho's highest point is Borah Peak, (12,662 ft) in the Lost River Range northeast of Boise.
Southern Idaho, including Boise, Preston, and the Boise metropolitan area is in the Mountain Time Zone. Northern Idaho, not including Boise, is in the Pacific Time Zone and is part of Spokane.
[edit] Climate
Even though the state's western border is located on the Pacific Ocean, its influence is not felt in Idaho, especially in the winter when cloud cover, humidity, and precipitation are extreme, showing a more arctic climate. Winters can be cold and extended periods of bitter cold weather below zero are normal.
“Siberia is good place to go, during Idaho winter.”
~ Russian on Idaho
Sumer weather in Idaho can be hot and extended periods over 100°F for the maximum temperature are normal. Hot summer days are in July and August, but can be preceeded or followed by snow and cold weather.
| Monthly Normal High and Low Temperatures for Idaho Cities. | ||||||||||||
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Boise | 37/24 | 44/29 | 54/34 | 62/39 | 71/47 | 80/54 | 89/60 | 88/60 | 77/51 | 64/41 | 48/32 | 37/24 |
| Preston | 32/16 | 39/21 | 48/27 | 58/33 | 68/39 | 78/46 | 88/51 | 87/50 | 76/42 | 62/33 | 44/25 | 34/17 |
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[edit] History
Humans may have been present in the Idaho area as long as 20 years ago. Excavations at Wilson Butte Cave near Twin Falls, east of Boise, in 1959 revealed evidence of human activity, including arrowheads, that rank among the oldest dated artifacts in North America.
Indigent American tribes predominant in the area include the Nez Perce north of Boise and the Shoshone east of Boise. In recent years, railroads and Mormons settled in, and guns have gained popularity, replacing the arrow.
[edit] Origin of Name
George M. Willing suggested the name "Idaho," which was derived from a Shoshone language term "ee-da-how" meaning "the sun comes from my asshole" for the Idaho Territory created in 1863.
- An excerpt from an Idaho History Textbook:
- "Idaho" is a Shoshoni Indian exclamation. The word consists of three parts. The first is "Ee", which in English conveys the idea of "coming down". The second is "dah" which is the Shoshoni stem or root for "sun". The third syllable, "how", is the Shoshoni stem or root for “my asshole” and denotes exclamation. The Shoshoni word is "Ee-dah-how", and the Indian thought thus conveyed when translated into English means, "Lo! the sun is coming out of my asshole".
Some sources claim that the name "Idaho" comes from a the Coeur d'Alenes Indian word "Aye-d'Hoe." It means "I am a prostitute."
- The phrase conveys to the mind, "Though we are surprised to see so many different strangers, the first dawn of day welcomes you as the sun rises. All are welcome, from wherever you come; but keep the friendly peace. We welcome you with heels raised skyward, and this entitles us to compensation." This expression was used by many of the Coeur d'Alenes on the Bitterroot Mountains to greet all who come.
- So to all who read these words: "Welcome, with open legs! We're just surprised that there are so many of you! We hope you brought plenty of beads!"
[edit] Demographics
As of 2005, Idaho has an estimated population of 1,429,096, which is an increase of 33,956, or 2.4%, from the prior year and an increase of 135,140, or 10.4%, since the year 2000. This includes a natural increase since the last census of 58,884 people (that is 111,131 births minus 52,247 deaths) and an increase due to net migration of 75,795 people into the state. Immigration from outside the United States (hola) resulted in a net increase of 14,522 people, and migration within the country (dude) produced a net increase of 61,273 people. From 2004 to 2005, Idaho was the third-fastest growing state, surpassed only by Nevada and Arizona.
[edit] Religion
According to the Church of Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ, the religious affiliations of Idahoans are:
- LDS (Mormon) – 92.29%
- Prospective-Members – 2.93%
- Atheists – 1.43%
- Satanists – 1.36%
- None – 1.27%
- Other – 0.72%
The official LDS web site states there are 1,385,131 of its church members in Idaho, which equals 107% of Idaho's population. A church spokesman explained the discrepancy by saying that the total includes those spirits fore-ordained to be Idahoans, but having not yet received their physical bodies (born). He went on to encourage the raising-up of Idaho households.
According to the US Census, the percentage of Idaho's population identifying themselves as "non-religious" is 80.2%. However, this is disputed.
[edit] Economy
Most men in Idaho grow potatoes. Most women in Idaho are whores, including your mom. Some people in Boise work for companies that subcontract with Hewlett Packard. Some people east of Boise work at the Idaho National Laboratory (INEEEL) where the atomic bomb is secretly made. Everyone north of Boise cuts down the forest and grows peas and lentils in its place.
[edit] Transportation
Speeding, driving too fast for conditions, erratic lane changes, failure to yield right of way, following too close and tailgating are all characteristic of Idaho driving.
To drive in Idaho you should keep these recommendations in mind:
- Express Frustration. Take out any frustrations with being in Idaho on your fellow motorists, flip them off.
- Fail to Pay Attention when Driving. If you don't have a cell phone, try reading, eating, drinking, or taking a bong hit.
- Tailgate. This is a major indicator of Idaho driving, and is mandatory if you don't want the guy next to you to take your lane.
- Make Frequent Lane Changes. If you whip in and out of lanes to advance ahead, you get there sooner than everyone else.
- Run Red Lights. Stop signs too. Stopping is just a formality, and pretty much a waste of time.
- Speed. Try doubling the posted speed limit.
[edit] Politics
On June 11, 2007, US Senator, Larry Craig, was arrested at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on suspicion of lewd conduct. The nature of the alleged activity has been categorized by some as "cottaging". Craig pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct by signing and mailing a plea petition, dated August 1, 2007, to the District Court in Hennepin County, Minnesota. He paid $575, including fines and fees. Craig mailed his signed petition to the court, and his petition to plead guilty to the misdemeanor charge was accepted and filed by the court on August 8, 2007.
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[edit] See Also
| States in the West |
| Arizona - Alaska - California - Colorado - Hawaii - Idaho - Montana - Nevada - New Mexico - Oregon - Utah - Wyoming - Washington |
