Hello, can you tell me about Missouri? 
 Sure thing! Missouri became a US state on August 10, 1821. Famous writer Mark Twain comes from Missouri. 
 That's cool! Can you tell me about the economy please? 
 Meramec Caverns in Stanton, Missouri is a much visited show cave. 
 Interesting, can you tell me more? 
 Missouri is home to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways National Park and the Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis in addition to a network of state parks. 
 Cool, can you tell me about the economy? 
 Those were all of the facts I have about the Economy. I can tell you something about Transportation. Kansas City in Missouri is the second biggest freight rail center in the entire US. 
 That would be great. 
 On the topic of Transportation, St. Louis, like Kansas City, is a major destination for train freight. 
 Cool, is there any other information you can give me? 
 There is a good deal of barge traffic on the Mississippi River. St. Louis is one of the major destinations. 
 Awesome, thanks for all your help today! 
 No problem.
Missouri