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Did You Know Texas Is Home To The Fastest Speed Limit In The United States?

by Katie Lawrence
on Mar 25
A white car drives on a highway with a sign indicating a speed limit of 85 mph under a blue sky with clouds.
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Most People Didn’t Know That The Ruby Red Grapefruit Was Invented Right Here In Texas

by Katie Lawrence
on Jan 16
Close-up of a halved grapefruit, showcasing its vibrant red flesh and yellow rind.
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7 Unique Trivia Facts About Texas You Might Not Have Heard Before

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 1
A close-up of a brown and white cow with horns, standing in a grassy field with another cow in the background.
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Most People Don’t Know That Buddy Holly’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here In Texas

by Katie Lawrence
on Dec 12
Grave of Buddy Holly, adorned with colorful flowers, sunglasses, and mementos, honoring his memory.
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11 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots In Texas

by Katie Lawrence
on Dec 1
A vibrant field of bluebonnet flowers in full bloom, creating a sea of blue and green under a cloudy sky.

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It’s A Little-Known Fact That German Chocolate Cake Was Actually Invented In Texas

German chocolate cake, despite its name, was invented in Dallas, Texas, and not in Germany.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jun 14
A three-layer chocolate cake topped with coconut and pecans, displayed on a glass cake stand.
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These 15 Iconic Foods In Texas Will Have Your Mouth Watering

Texas is known for its iconic foods like barbecue, chicken fried steak, and queso, which are unique to the state.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jul 2
Close-up of a juicy hamburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and melted cheese on a toasted bun.
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Most People Don’t Know That These 12 Things Are Actually Illegal In Texas

Texas has some of the weirdest laws, including prohibitions on selling your eye and taking more than three sips of beer while standing up.

by Katie Lawrence
on Feb 29
A young man milks a cow while another person sits nearby, with a calf in a farm setting.
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Some People Don’t Know That Dallas – Fort Worth Was The First To Do These 13 Things

Dallas-Fort Worth is credited with many firsts, including the invention of the microchip, the handheld calculator, and the frozen margarita machine.

by Robin McClure
on Jul 10
A row of glass bottles of Dr Pepper soda on a store shelf, with a box of four bottles in the foreground.
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These 6 Celebrities Hail From Some Of Texas’ Most Charming Small Towns

Highlights famous people from Texas who were born or raised in small towns.

by Katie Lawrence
on Mar 22
An elderly man with long hair and braids sings into a microphone, wearing a red bandana and a colorful shirt.
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11 Surprising Firsts That Texas Can Proudly Claim

Texas is the birthplace of many important inventions and popular foods.

by Katie Lawrence
on Oct 20
Bluebonnets in full bloom under a colorful sunset sky in Marble Falls, Texas
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Some People Don’t Know That Austin Was The First To Do These 9 Things

by Elisa Regulski
on Jul 9
Two food trucks in a park setting, one serving tacos and the other offering various dishes, with people dining at picnic tables.
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Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie Predators Were Filmed In This Tiny Texas Town

Dripping Springs, Texas, home to Hamilton Pool, served as a filming location for the 2010 movie Predators.

by Katie Lawrence
on Apr 11
A serene cave with a waterfall cascading into a clear pool, surrounded by trees and rocky cliffs under a blue sky.
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11 Quirky Facts About Texas That Sound Made Up (But Are 100% True)

From its larger-than-life ranches, capital building, and rose gardens, Texas is truly unique in these ways.

by Katie Lawrence
on Sep 30
a barn in Texas with the Texas flag painted on the side exterior wall
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Few People Know The Texas State Capitol Building Is Actually Bigger Than The U.S. Capitol

The Texas State Capitol in Austin is an architectural marvel taller than the U.S. Capitol, offering free guided and self-guided tours.

by Katie Lawrence
on Feb 3
The Texas State Capitol building illuminated at dusk, viewed from a circular stone structure with arched windows.