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Eating pickles at the movies
Texans are known to enjoy eating pickles while at the movies, which they refer to as “movie theater pickles”. This practice is unique to Texas and often surprises those who move away and find that no one else in other parts of the country has heard of this movie theater snack.
In 1841 France almost broke off…
In 1841 France almost broke off relations with Texas due to a hotel owner’s marauding pigs eating the French ambassador’s bed linens.
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When Texas surrendered the land currently…
When Texas surrendered the land currently known as the “Oklahoma Panhandle”, it was actually unowned for 40 years. Officially called the “Public Land Strip” during that time but often referred to as “No Man’s Land”.
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People Share Little-Known Facts About Their Home State
The United States is a pretty a darn big country and each state is commonly known for some specific features like landmarks, spots of natural beauty or specific customs.
Sometimes the things a state is known for aren’t the most interesting things about that state, though.
Redditor FriendoAmigo asked:
“US Residents of Reddit: What is a lesser known fact about the state you live in?”
It Snows In Arizona
“Arizona isn’t all desert. The northern half is pine trees, lotsa greenery, & snow.” -ThatsMyOpiniiiooon
“This actually surprised me so much when I moved here a few years ago. I lived in the PNW before and was shocked that there are places here almost like it, just farther north. I live in the south though so we just have sand. Lots of sand. ” -smc0303
“You can ski in Tucson! If they open the road after it snows.” -Redditor
Pennsylvania Used To Be Über German
“Until WWI German was the most spoken language in PA. Papers were printed in it, schools were taught in it, it was spoken in homes and businesses.”
“Then we soured on Germany and in a matter of years it was erased except for place names, last names, and the language of the Plain [Mennonite, Amish, Anabaptist] people.” -tehmlem
Apparently, So Was Texas?
“There is a dialect of German that is only spoken in Texas.” -Implicit_Hwyteness
“Really? What’s it called? Texan German?” -Oiltownboi
“‘Texasdeutsch’, yeah.” -Implicit_Hwyteness
“If you’re interested you can hear it on youtube. Wikitongues has an interview with an older woman speaking it.”
“As a German speaker it’s very strange to hear. She uses really antiquated words. It’s like someone from a time machine” -Fylfalen
Jersey Devil Territory
“New Jersey is home to the Pine Barrens, basically the cleansing apparatus for the entire Northeastern seaboard for the last few centuries. Interesting lore surrounding the New Jersey Devil living there too.” -Kin2monkey
Swiss Cheese Isn’t From Switzerland
“Swiss cheese was created in Ohio, the state ranks number one in swiss cheese production in the country.” -cheesecake_fiend
“Swiss cheese is any variety of cheese that resembles Emmental cheese, a yellow, medium-hard cheese that originated in the area around Emmental, Switzerland.”
“Baby Swiss and Lacy Swiss are two varieties of American Swiss cheeses. Both have small holes and a mild flavor. Baby Swiss is made from whole milk, and Lacy Swiss is made from low fat milk. Baby Swiss was developed in the mid-1960s outside of Charm, Ohio, by the Guggisberg Cheese Company, owned by Alfred Guggisberg.” -BryGuyB
“What !? I’ve been lied to! At least tell me it was invented by a Swiss man in Ohio?” -DatTF2
“Google tells me that a Swiss man named Alfred Guggisberg immigrated to the US and created the cheese in Ohio Amish country.” -cheesecake_fiend
“And if anyone is passing through this area I strongly suggest that they buy some Guggisberg baby Swiss! The best Swiss Cheese I have ever had.”
“Pair it with some ‘trail’ bologna – you can probably find both in the same place if you’re shopping in the area.” -Labhran
Nuclear Oops
“In 1961, a nuclear bomb payload was dropped on Goldsboro, NC when a B-52 started coming apart midair. It was like one failsafe away from detonating, preventing the Piedmont from becoming a crater.”
“We don’t hear about that much and I’m surprised more people I talk to in our state don’t know about it.” -hangtight97
“The part about one of the bombs nearly exploding wasn’t declassified until 2013.” -CedarWolf
Alaska Isn’t All Frozen
“Alaska isn’t just frozen tundra. We also have the largest rainforest in the US, the Tongass.”
“Where I live, you can see old growth rainforest, ocean, fjords, glaciers, and snow capped 10,000 foot mountains all in the same view, while enjoying mild and stable temperatures that only occasionally dip below the 30s or above the 60s (Fahrenheit).”
“Also, because our summertime daylight hours are so long, we grow monster record setting vegetables!”
“I should say Alaska grows record setting vegetables in the Palmer area. Where I live in the rainforest, growing veggies requires cover and lots of fertilizer because there is too much rain.” -ghiagirl13
Iowa Really Is That Empty
“Many people think that Iowa’s emptiness is exaggerated in movies and TV, it’s not. I live in a town of 200 people and the nearest town (about 15 miles away) has 500, if I go to the edge of town, which takes like 3 minutes on foot, then I’d see nothing but corn fields and maybe a house” -Cayden5
“My favorite Iowa fact is that despite its low population, Iowa is actually the most developed state in the country because farm fields still count as development. We have very small % of wilderness left even compared to densely-populated states like NJ and DE.” -Dangerous-Ad-170
You Can’t Have It Back
“Minnesota was not a very populous state during the Civil War, but we sent hundreds of soldiers to fight, including the First Minnesota. The First Minnesota Regiment suffered 80% casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg, but for their sacrifice they won a Virginian Battle Flag as a trophy from the field.”
“Every so often Virginia asks for Minnesota to return it, and every time Minnesota tells them to f*ck off.” -CaptValentine
“I love that story. I read that Virginia sued them saying ‘that flag is part of our heritage!’ and Minnesota basically said ‘yeah, and taking it from you is part of ours ‘” -incredible_mr_e
“Technically there has been a ruling in 1905 to return Civil War relics to their original states but I would like to point out that the CSA does not exist anymore, in part due to the First Minnesota’s sacrifice, so we actually can’t return it to it’s place of origin if we wanted to. Which we don’t. F*ck off, Virginia.” -CaptValentine
“Terrible governor, but I loved Jesse Ventura’s response to Virginia when they asked for it back, ‘why? we won’.” -air-bear1
“Oh Virginia, you silly sausage, that’s not how capture the flag works! (I’m from MN as well btw)” -2_cats_high_5ing
Texas Probably Isn’t Like You Think
“I’m from Texas, but I’ve lived/spent time in the northeast, midwest and Europe. These are the things that surprise people:
“1.Texas is one of the most diverse states in the nation. e.g.. People commonly assume Texas is very conservative, rural, and white, when it’s actually fairly purple, has large urban populations, and many ethnicities and cultures. Some people are surprised to learn Houston is almost as large (pop wise) as Chicago, and Dallas, Austin, San Antonio are some of the largest cities in the US.”
“2. Most Texans don’t have thick accents. If I had a nickel for every Minnesotan that said ‘you can’t be from Texas, you sound normal’ I’d have, idk, like a dollar or something. Only the most rural areas really have thick accents.”
“3. Texas isn’t really culturally part of the south. Louisiana through Texas forms a kind of cultural gradient between the south and southwest.”
“4. A noteworthy amount of Texans want to secede. It’s really rare actually, it’s more of a meme.”
“5. Texas has several varieties of bbq. It’s not just smoked brisket, but also varieties of barbacoa and direct flame grilling.”
“What is true:”
“Texans are willing to fight about bbq and smoking meat.”
“It’s hot as hell.”
“There are a lot of rural populations that have horses, even if most people don’t.”
“Texans are very proud of Texas.” -Fmeson
“The only show I ever saw that even got close to explaining the oddity that is Houston is Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. A lot of cities use ‘diverse’ as a tagline but Houston is on another level.”
“It’s more than the fact that it has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all over the world. Once you are there, you are a Houstonian.” -voice_of_craisin
The things everyone knows about states are often not their coolest or most interesting features.
There might even be cool facts or landmarks about your state that you don’t yet know.
Texas has it’s own separate electrical…
Texas has it’s own separate electrical grid from the rest of the US. This was done for political purposes so that they didn’t have to deal with Federal regulations.
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Texas has it’s own separate electrical…
Texas has it’s own separate electrical grid from the rest of the US. This was done for political purposes so that they didn’t have to deal with Federal regulations.
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In 1867, Van Zandt County, located in northeast…
In 1867, Van Zandt County, located in northeast Texas, decided to secede from the United States, as well as Texas. While celebrating their newfound independence, many citizens became intoxicated, and the U.S. Army easily regained control.
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This Restaurant in Texas Is Still Putting up Hilarious Signs During the Shutdown
They still got it!
I’m talking about the El Arroyo restaurant in Austin, Texas, a place that has been known for their hilarious signs out in front of their establishment for quite some time now.
And, since we’re obviously living in very strange times, the folks at El Arroyo have adapted their sign game to reflect the current times.
Their signs lately have focused on the pandemic and the shutdown in a very way that no doubt gives their customers and folks passing by a good laugh.
Let’s take a look at what they’ve been up to at the El Arroyo.
1. I don’t think you’re alone on this one.
People really love it! And they have nothing else to do!
2. This one is good.
Very clever, guys and gals!
3. These are words to live by.
Thicc for the win!
4. That’s code for Covid.
And I like it!
5. I think we might have?
I can’t even keep track anymore.
6. Did I say that out loud?
Be careful on your Zoom calls, people.
7. I feel this deep in my soul.
Does this apply to you?
8. Stay as far away from me as possible.
Can we agree on that? Where do I sign?
9. People are moving WAYYYY too slow.
Get out of my way!
10. A sign of the times.
Mixing up the diseases.
11. Ain’t that the truth?
Yeah, what happened to all those folks?
12. Times have changed…
In a huge way.
13. Ladies…is this true?
I think it’s probably true…
Those are great!
Have you seen any funny business or church signs during the lockdown?
If so, please share them with us in the comments.
We’d love to hear from you!
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Crazy Facts 2020-07-30 19:24:24
Texas is nicknamed ‘The Lone Star State’ as a nod to its former status as an independent republic and its struggle for independence from Mexico. The ‘Lone Star’ can still be found on the state flag and seal today.
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