Around the world, people have certain ideas about Arizona.

Most people seem to think Arizona is nothing but a hot, dry desert. Tumbleweeds, roadrunners, rattlesnakes and cactus (cacti? cactuses??) dot the landscape, but not much more.

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What Are Some Myths You've Heard About Arizona?

After asking this question on social media, we compiled a list of some of the most common myths about Arizona that people who aren't from Arizona seem to believe.

Which ones are true? Which are partially true? And which Myths are TOTALLY BUSTED? Read on and find out!

13 Arizona Myths: Busted!

We all live in a hot, sandy, dry desert where the coyote chases the roadrunner, and no one can escape the heat, especially at high noon.

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LOOK: Most commonly seen birds in Arizona

Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen in Arizona from Project FeederWatch.

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LOOK: Where people in Arizona are moving to most

Stacker compiled a list of states where people from Arizona are moving to the most using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Gallery Credit: Stacker