Only Two Escalators in the State of Wyoming

[spookyturtle 9,465]

I wonder how many Vermont has? Three?

With the talk of elections, it’s not uncommon to find the state of Wyoming in recent news. But with the increased national attention, Wyoming is getting some spotlight on a surprisingly (and somewhat funny) piece of information—the small number of escalators in the state.

In 2008, a Star Tribune reporter in Casper, Wyoming was posed with the question: “How many escalators are there in Casper? In Wyoming?” Reporter Megan Lee chose to look into the inquiry and discovered that there were only 2 escalators in the entire state!

View the slideshow above for more about Wyoming and its escalators!

Though the state population, according to 2012 statistics, is a mere 576,412 people, that is still a shockingly small ratio of escalators to people. According to The Atlantic, that is a 0.000003476 escalators per capita ratio!

Now, five years later, another reporter was eager to see whether more escalators exist within the state's borders. Reporter Megan Garber from The Atlantic asked spokesmen from the Governor’s office and Chambers of Commerce, only to conclude that there are in fact, still only 2 escalators.

So although Wyoming is considered the 10th most extensive state in the country and is quickly making its way to the forefront of election talk, one thing’s for sure—the state of Wyoming is not concerned with escalators. That being said, if you are ever visiting the mountainous state… we recommend using the stairs!

http://www.homesessive.com/view/only-two-escalators-state-wyoming

[mota bhai 2,675]

Fascinating.

[Karee 4,190]

Escalators serve no purpose other than to make fat people more fat.

[mota bhai 2,675]

Escalators are used to move large numbers of people in an orderly and predictable fashion. Pedestrians can be slow.

But large numbers of people is not a problem WY has.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

How does the crime rate in Wyoming compare to Vermont?

[RGinWA 816]

I was taught as a child that escalators would eat small children.

[mota bhai 2,675]

When you do that much work, you get hungry.

[Karee 4,190]

How does the crime rate in Wyoming compare to Vermont?

Wyoming is probably lower since they have more guns per capita and don't have a bunch unruly Quebecois on their border stirring up trouble.

I was taught as a child that escalators would eat small children.

I think there's probably some Youtube videos out there that would show that to be true. I think they eat drunk people as well.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Wyoming's population is 1.5% black while Vermont's is only 1.1%. I am guessing Wyoming has a slightly higher crime rate. Both have open carry, but in Wyoming you can get a permit if you want one, although it is not legally required.

[Karee 4,190]

Wyoming's population is 1.5% black while Vermont's is only 1.1%. I am guessing Wyoming has a slightly higher crime rate. Both have open carry, but in Wyoming you can get a permit if you want one, although it is not legally required.

I wonder why someone would get a permit for something that is not required? Maybe for taking your weapon to other states where one is required? Just guessing.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

I wonder why someone would get a permit for something that is not required? Maybe for taking your weapon to other states where one is required? Just guessing.

I was wondering the same thing. What you say makes sense. Both states also allow concealed carry too. Very liberal gun laws in both.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Anyone wanna see fake pics of my wife?

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Anyone wanna see fake pics of my wife?

Naked?

[mota bhai 2,675]

Sure, just make sure she has nice tits. I like it when pretend wives have nice tits.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

In WY you can drink beer while driving. Ahh, the smell of freedom.