Ten fun facts about Texas

Fact 1
The world famous “Alamo” is located in San Antonio, Texas. This is the state’s most popular historic site and is considered to be the “cradle” of Texas liberty.

Fact 2
This state has six different flags from six different nations that fly over it. It is the only state to do this. The flags are Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States, and the United States.

Fact 3
The oldest tree in the state is located in Fulton, Texas. The tree is over 1,500 years old.

Fact 4
King Ranch is the largest ranch in the state. In fact, King Ranch is bigger in size than the state of Rhode Island.

Fact 5
Texas produces more wool than any other state.

Fact 6
The first suspension bridge in the United States is the Waco Bridge built in 1870. The bridge is still in use to this day.

Fact 7
Central Texas is commonly called the “Silicon Valley” of the south. It is where both Dell and Compaq computers are manufactured.

Fact 8
In 1885 in Waco, Texas the popular carbonated beverage Dr Pepper was invented. This is one of the only beverages in the world that is made with pure cane sugar.

Fact 9
The state mammal is the armadillo.

Fact 10
The dome on the capital building in Austin, Texas which was built in 1888 is seven feet higher than the dome on the capital building in Washington, D.C.

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