Kira Kazantsev Loves Reading "Jane Austin" and 10 More Absurd Facts From Miss America Pageant

Sunday’s show featured random tidbits we really could have lived without

By Mike Vulpo Sep 15, 2014 8:22 PMTags
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So many fascinating Miss America contestants!

Sunday's annual beauty competition had its share of surprising moments. From Miss New York channeling Anna Kendrick to Miss Idaho proudly displaying her insulin pump, the beautiful ladies put on quite a show for viewers.

But what kept fans easily entertained for two fast hours were the constant popup facts detailing each contestant's hobbies and accomplishments.

Miss Massachusetts is proud to call herself a survivor after being "attacked by a cheetah in Zambia." Miss Oklahoma can say the entire alphabet backwards in five seconds.

And we can't forget about Miss America herself. 

Kira Kazantsev, who comes from the great state of New York, "love anything Jane Austin." We assume she means the author Jane Austen?

But no worries, because when she's not reading, she's likely chowing down on some street hot dogs. Meet you at Coney Island, girl?

We're just getting started! Take a look at more of the wildest facts from Sunday show!