Walmart Reveals Its Weirdest Bestsellers By State
Maine knows what's up, but Connecticut is just plain confusing.
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Have you ever wondered how your local Walmart always manages to have that one item you need? No, it's not that the employees are mind readers. Instead, the retail giant has pulled endless data on what their shoppers want by each state and caters their inventory to those specific preferences. According to the company's analyzed orders on Walmart.com in 2017, certain products are much more popular in some states than in others. From the mundane to the super specific, here's the most surprising top-selling item in each state.
Alaska: Antifreeze
Alaskans are all about road trips and boating, so RV and marine antifreeze has to be on their list.
Arizona: L.O.L Suprise! Dolls
When it comes to toys, Arizona shoppers know that good things come in small packages. They can't get enough of L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls.
California: Protein Powder
When you're at the beach as much as Californians are, protein powder is a must to fuel up before hitting the gym.
Colorado: Peanut M&M's
People in Colorado are all about Peanut M&M's...because who can resist the perfect sweet-and-salty treat?
Connecticut: Ghost in the Shell
Many a DVD collection in Connecticut features the Scarlett Johansson movie, Ghost In The Shell.
Delaware: Spiced Jelly Candy
Candy lovers, unite. Spiced jelly candy (also known as gumdrops) are super popular in the great state of Delaware.
Florida: Sparkling Cider
Whether you're having a mocktail or mixing it with booze, you can't go wrong with sparkling cider in Florida.
Georgia: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair
Kiddos in Georgia get the best gifts! The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair is a hot item.
Hawaii: Barbie's Farmer Doll
On the Big Island, kids tend to go for the Barbie farmer doll rather than the typical model.
Idaho: My Little Pony
There must be a lot of Twilight Sparkle fans in Idaho, because the My Little Pony Mini Collection is in high demand.
Indiana: Instant Coffee
No one's falling asleep on the job in Indiana—instant coffee is the most popular item.
Iowa: Water Softening Crystals
Iowa residents are diligent about maintaining their plumbing, which is why water softening crystals are a good buy here.
Kansas: Ozark Trail Tumblers
Kansas is all keeping beverages piping hot — Ozark Trail tumblers came out on top as the most popular items.
Kentucky: 4x6 Photo Prints
Families in Kentucky know how to make (and preserve) memories—they order tons of 4x6 photo prints.
Louisiana: Root Beer Extract
PSA: You can make your own root beer if you keep root beer extract on hand. But Louisiana already knew that.
Maine: Brownie Mix
Fudgy squares seem to be the go-to dessert in Maine, thanks to popular brownie mix.
Maryland: Glue Sticks
Marylanders are serious crafters, and they need a lot of glue sticks for their projects.
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