11 Quirky Facts About Texas That Sound Made Up, But Are 100% Accurate
Katie Lawrence
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Did you know the largest rose garden in America is located in Texas? How about the fact that our State Capitol is taller than the U.S. Capitol? Below are 11 fun facts about Texas that sound unbelievable, but are 100% true. They just might surprise you!
1. Texas is nearly 800 miles wide.
2. The slogan "Don't Mess With Texas," was actually created for an anti-litter campaign.
3. Our capitol building is taller than the U.S. Capitol.
4. Speaking of things being larger in Texas, the Texas Star Ferris wheel at the State Fair of Texas is the 3rd tallest Ferris wheel in the U.S.
5. Texas is home to the world's largest urban bat colony.
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6. Along with just 16 other states, Texas has its own pledge of allegiance.
7. There is a German dialect that is only spoken in Texas.
8. King Ranch, located in Kingsland, is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island.
9. Only one city named "Earth" exists in the whole world...and it's right here in Texas.
11. As if Texas didn't have enough record-breaking statistics already, the nation's largest rose garden is located in Tyler.
How many of these crazy facts about Texas did you know already? Did we miss any that are just too strange not to share? Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article to learn why Texas is the best state in the U.S. (but you probably knew that.) And if you’re feeling proud to live in TX, check out this unique apparel from Wear Your Roots!
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