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the handle on texas

  • Six Flags Over Texas: Texas has had 6 national flags: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and the U.S.

  • King Ranch: Texas has one of the largest ranches in the world, King Ranch, 825,000 acres—bigger than Rhode Island!

  • State Fair of Texas: Known for Big Tex, a 55-foot cowboy, and hosting an annual fried food competition.

  • Largest Producer: Texas is the top U.S. producer of oil, natural gas, sheep, and wool.

  • Dr. Pepper: Invented in 1885 in Waco, Texas, making it the oldest major soft drink brand in the U.S.

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