Louisiana has plenty of quirks and weird history. So when we asked you about the things you've always wondered about this state, hundreds of people responded.
Can I eat catfish from the Mississippi River? Why do people put tomatoes in their gumbo? How do you really pronounce "New Orleans"?
The Curious Louisiana team answered these questions and more in 2022.
Want to recap on the most popular questions and answered? We've got a round-up just for you.
- How did one Louisiana town's name get a bizarre pronunciation? Curious Louisiana answers.
- Is it safe to eat catfish caught in the Mississippi River? Curious Louisiana investigates.
- The history behind Louisiana’s former ‘No Man’s Land’ and the people who lived there
- Why do Bud's Broiler's burger prices conflict? Curious Louisiana explains it's not all random.
- Is the wrong bird on Louisiana's state flag? Curious Louisiana answers.
- Why do some people put tomatoes in their gumbo? Curious Louisiana investigates.
- Is there really a Honey Island Swamp Monster, Louisiana's Bigfoot? Curious Louisiana answers.
- What are Cajun traiteurs? Curious Louisiana explores practice of these Acadiana faith healers
- Why are there pistols on Calcasieu River bridge’s railings? The story behind its artistic flair
- Did LSU really start integration in 1953? Curious Louisiana investigates.
Curious Louisiana connects readers with our newsroom's reporting. If you've got a question about something Louisiana-centric, ask us. You can reach the Curious Louisiana team at CuriousLouisiana@theadvocate.com.
