Here is a list of NewsOK’s 10 most-viewed lists of 2017
Curious about NewsOK. com’s most-viewed listicles of 2017? We made a list for that. From secret spots hidden in downtown Oklahoma City to the top locations for police calls, here’s a look at the mostviewed listicles during the past year.
10. A look at Oklahoma’s most popular specialty license plates
Whether you’re a veteran, a first responder, a wildlife enthusiast, a Thunder fan, a NASCAR fan or a certified public accountant, Oklahoma has plenty of specialty license plate options to choose from. This list, published in April, breaks down the most popular specialty plates and was the 10th most-viewed listicle of the year.
9. 5 secret locations hiding in downtown Oklahoma City
From a penthouse view atop one of Oklahoma City’s earliest skyscrapers to a 33-story slide that was originally set up as a fire escape in another iconic downtown building, there are some places that many people don’t know about downtown. This list, published in February, spotlighted a few.
8. 15 things about Oklahoma that surprise non-Okies
This list, published in October, highlights some things that stand out about Oklahoma, from the state’s topsy-turvy weather to local festivals and fishing spots.
7. The 5 best steak restaurants in Oklahoma City
Who doesn’t love a good steak? Readers recommended their favoritesteak restaurants inThe
Oklahoman’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This list was published online in November.
6. The 10 deadliest Oklahoma tornadoes in recent history
Oklahoma is in the heart of tornado alley. This list, published in April 2016, proves it. 5. 5 secret Sonic Drive-in menu items you should know about
Ever ordered a Pink Flamingo drink or a Dr. Van Limer from Sonic? Customers won’t find them on the regular menu, but they are purported to be part of a “secret menu” that many people don’t know about. This list, published in April 2015, continued to draw interest in 2017.
4. 10 things about ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Darci Lynne Farmer you didn’t know
Oklahomans were eager to learn more about local talent Darci Lynne Farmer when she won the 12th “America’s Got Talent” competition in September with her singing and ventriloquism skills.
3. Check out 12 of Oklahoma’s beautifully creepy abandoned places
The team at Abandoned Oklahoma works to photograph and document “the last days of great places all over the state.” This list, published in May 2013, highlights some of their work and some of the “beautiful and creepy” abandoned places in the Sooner State, like a shuttered drive-in theater and the remnants of a former circus.
2. Oklahoma City’s 10 most common police call locations
Oklahoma City police officers respond to calls for service at thousands of locations throughout the city each year. But some locations come up more often than others. This list, published in January, highlights some of the top locations.
1. 10 facts about Oklahoma you might not have known
Would it surprise you to know that Oklahoma has about 55,646 miles of shoreline along lakes and ponds? What about the fact that a town in Oklahoma is home of theWorld Cow Chip Throwing Championship? This list, published in November 2014, highlights some interesting facts about the Sooner State.