15 Rumors About Las Vegas (That Are Actually True)

Whether a person has been to Las Vegas or not, they've heard that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," which is a major statement in itself. Las Vegas is a city to have fun, spend copious amounts of money and bake in the sun after a night full of fun in.

We know that it isn't a sleepy town that keeps to itself, but do we really know which rumors are true and which ones aren't? Rumors can open up a huge can of worms and won't stop until true facts are put on the table; this is where the article comes into play.

Las Vegas has a huge rep for getting married on the fly, gambling and having a ton of adult beverages, but there's definitely more to it than that. The "rumors" below are actually truths and believe them or not, but they might spark an interest in visiting the city and exploring new avenues in the city.

15 There Are Around 1,000 People Living Beneath The City In Tunnels

Beneath the lights lies an area inhabited by thousands of people. Not only are the tunnels home to wildlife, but people actually choose to live there too, says Daily Mail. Since there is usually standing water in the tunnels, some people have to keep everything off of the floor and in tubs.

14 Before Michael Jackson's Death, He Planned To Build A Large Robot To Roam The Desert

Before Michael Jackson's untimely death, he had big plans for adding a piece of him to Las Vegas. He planned to build a 50-foot robot that looked exactly like him. He wanted the robot to roam the desert without a real plan. Even though the idea seems a bit far-fetched, it was a ploy for his musical comeback in 2005, says Movoto.

13 It Would Take Over Two Hundred Years To Spend One Night In Each Hotel Room On The Strip

Las Vegas is a popular destination, so it's not a surprise that there are a ton of hotels on the strip. To be more specific, there are 105,120 hotel rooms throughout the city. If someone had unlimited funds, they could spend the rest of their lives and more staying in every room of every hotel.

12 Fountains And Man-Made Lakes In Las Vegas Use Grey-Water, Which Is Recycled Water From Hotels

It's a fact that any structure that has a water feature within it or by it is super impressive. It's not known what other water structures are like, but the ones in Las Vegas such as fountains or man-made lakes use grey-water. This type of water is reused and recycled water from sinks, bathtubs, and showers.

11 A Man Suffered A Heart Attack Eating At The Infamous Heart Attack Grill

There isn't a more ironic name for this restaurant than "Heart Attack" Grill and unfortunately, they have a customer that met his untimely death. While waiting for the bus, a daily customer passed away of an apparent heart attack, explains USA Today. We're sure the infamous 6,000 calorie-infested "Triple Bypass Burger" is to blame.

10 The Las Vegas Strip Is The Brightest Place On Earth From Outer Space

This bustling city is known for its casinos, glitz, and glamour, but it's also known for its lights. In fact, even NASA has images to prove it. The surrounding darkness is stark compared to the lit-up main areas of the city and surrounding towns. The Vegas Strip has been dubbed the "brightest spot on Earth" due to the various lights throughout town.

9 Around 35% Of Thefts Are Committed By Casino Staff

As a city known for its money and transactions of it via gambling, it's pretty easy to guess that people try their hand in theft as well. It seems like questionable tourists would pop into town for a weekend of mischief, but it's actually the casino staff that cheats and steals most often...

8 There's A Playground Where Tourists Can Drive Around In Bulldozers For Fun

It seems like Las Vegas has something for everyone and the above excursion is proof. When we were kids, some of us probably dreamed of driving heavy machinery and now, the dream is a reality, reports the LA Times. Dig This is an attraction off the strip that provides machinery for people to play around in as well as a kids' area.

7 The Shrimp Consumption Is Over 60,000 Pounds Per Day, Higher Than The Entire Nation

After a hard day of gambling and sight-seeing, a tourist might find themselves wandering into a restaurant. Before they know it, they've ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail and have become a statistic. It wouldn't seem common that a city in the desert would be in high-demand of shrimp, but tourists supposedly eat 30 tons or 60,000 pounds of it each day.

6 Las Vegas Is Located In The Mojave Desert, The Smallest Desert In America

This city is one of the most popular destinations in the world, so it is a bit baffling that the city sits within the smallest desert in America. The Mojave desert is the smallest amongst the other deserts in North America, but supports a large number of people either living in Las Vegas or just staying for a period of time.

5 The Circles Around The Welcome Letter In The Las Vegas Signs Are Supposed To Portray Silver Dollars

Maybe tourists are so busy taking selfies with the sign, that they don't notice the hidden Easter eggs within the sign; seven to be exact. Across the top of the sign, there are seven white circles that were designed to represent silver dollars, since Nevada is the "Silver State."

4 The Design Of The Famous Las Vegas Sign Was Never Copyrighted

The famous "Fabulous Las Vegas" sign was designed by artist Betty Willis in 1959. As a gift, Willis gave this design to the city of Las Vegas and thus, it was born. The one thing she may wish she had done was copyright the design. Since it's such a popular sign, souvenirs have been replicated and Willis doesn't get a dime.

3 The MGM Grand Hotel Is The Largest Hotel In The Country And Second Largest In The World

To put the traffic volume into perspective, on the daily, a small city passes through the hotel. The MGM Grand Hotel's casino is the largest in Vegas and can be compared to the size of three football fields. It's the home turf to fight nights, which also speaks volumes to the size of this hotel.

2 Las Vegas Is Translated To The Meadows In Spanish

Rafael Rivera was the first man to discover the popular desert city. Rivera ended up naming the valley "Las Vegas" which translated into "The Meadows" to recognize the wild grasses. These grasses grew in the vitamin-rich soil with an ample amount of water.

1 There Are Over 300 Weddings Per Day In Las Vegas

Finally, the long-standing reputation Las Vegas has is the number of weddings that come through the city. It doesn't matter the age, young and old flock to the city to say "I do." There are Elvis-themed weddings to elegant weddings, so it's safe to say the options are endless.

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