Kentucky: The Secret History of Bourbon, Gold, and Corvettes

Did you know there are more barrels of bourbon than people in Kentucky? Or that it is technically illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your pocket there? Welcome to the Bluegrass State, a land of unbridled spirit, hidden history, and some of the strangest laws in America. In this fast-paced tour of Kentucky, we explore everything from the depths of Mammoth Cave—the longest cave system in the world—to the heavily guarded gold vaults of Fort Knox. We travel through history to visit the birthplace of both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, and the bloody battlegrounds of the infamous Hatfield and McCoy feud. Inside this video: You will learn why Kentucky is the Horse Capital of the World and the only place on the planet that manufactures the Chevrolet Corvette. We also uncover the truth behind Colonel Sanders and KFC, the invention of the "Happy Birthday" song, and why every Post-it Note you use comes from Cynthiana, KY. From the haunted halls of Waverly Hills Sanatorium to the legendary "Moonbow" at Cumberland Falls, this is the ultimate guide to the weirdest and most fascinating facts about Kentucky. Topics Covered: Geography: Mammoth Cave National Park & The Pikeville Cut-Through History: The Hatfield & McCoy Feud, Lincoln’s Birthplace & Fort Knox Gold Culture: The Kentucky Derby, Bourbon Production & Bluegrass Music Inventions: The Traffic Light, Gas Mask, and Post-it Notes Weird Laws: Banned ice cream cones and dyed ducklings Subscribe to the channel for more 50 State Fact Runs! We are traveling across the USA to bring you the fastest, most interesting history and geography lessons on YouTube. #Kentucky #FunFacts #BluegrassState #Travel #History #Bourbon #WeirdLaws #FortKnox #Corvette #MammothCave #USA #Education #Trivia #HatfieldsAndMcCoys #WaverlyHills