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26 Things Every Texan Knows

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If you've ever watched TV Show "Friday Night Lights", you're familiar with the phrase "Texas Forever", and you know Texans take where they come from seriously. In short, Texas is amazing, and Texans know why. There are plenty of things to know about Texas and it's people, so here are 26 of them to get started with.

1. Most of us don't have an accent.

2. Horses are good for riding, but most of the time we're on a ranch

3. Hot weather kills.

4. Cold weather comes from the devil.

5. Queso is our life force. Without it, we die.

6. Other state's BBQ just does not taste as good.

7. Football of any kind is essential.

8. Two-stepping is where it's at.

9. The biggest rivalry will always be Texas A&M versus University of Texas.

10. Y'all is definitely a word

11. Not knowing how many miles it is to and from places, but hours is a real thing.

12. Texas-made products are better.

13. The "Don't Mess With Texas" was not meant to be funny.

14. Mexican food reigns over all other foods.

15. Bluebell will forever be the ice cream of Texas, no matter what is on the news

16. Whataburger is the only fast-food place worth stopping for.

17. Our manners are the only thing sweeter than our peach cobbler.

18. Austin is that one city where everyone goes to party.

19. Sweet tea is the drink of choice.

20. Ordering Coke could get you anything from Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, etc.

21. No, Pepsi is not okay.

22. Mums come big and they never go home.

23. Homecoming literally turns into homecoming. Everyone shows up.

24. "Go big or go home" could be the Texas state motto.

25. The real Texas motto is "Friendship", which is also pretty accurate.

26. If we ever leave, we will always keep Texas in our hearts.

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