Do you ever find yourself randomly wondering about trivial facts and figures?

Learn Something New

You probably are well aware of the fact that we have nearly six million people living in the state of Colorado. I think it's common knowledge, but, in case you didn't know that, congratulations on learning one new thing today. But, that's only the tip of the iceberg.

A Starbucks On Every Corner?

The other day, as I was pondering how big Colorado is with its nearly six million people, I began to wonder about some other things. For example, it seems like wherever you go - you're never far from a Starbucks. They are everywhere, so it seems. And so I wondered, exactly how many Starbucks coffee shops do we have in Colorado? The answer is 481. That's approximately one per 11,000 Colorado residents.

One thing led to another, and before I knew it I was investigating a variety of random things in Colorado.

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Surprising Numbers in Colorado

Would you be shocked to learn there are more than 3,400 farms in Colorado? Would you be surprised to know the state has more than 4,500 churches? Salvation is always just a stone's throw away.

You're driving down the highway and you see two or three deer standing out in a field. Have you ever wondered how many deer actually live in Colorado? Well, according to Colorado Parks & Wildlife there are approximately 418,000 deer in the state at any given time.

Starbucks to Dispensaries: How Many of These Random Things Are In Colorado?

If you love trivial facts, you're going to love these next facts. How many are there in Colorado - Starbucks, Walmarts, automobiles, dispensaries? Keep in mind, the numbers may vary a bit, depending on the source, but these are the numbers I came up with during my internet search.

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