Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Tuesday Trivia–TEXAS and Link Party

 Welcome to TEXAS, the Lone Star State…
 
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Texas joined the United States in 1845 as the 28th state.


 

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I had to start off Texas with a few pictures of Amarillo, where we have been snowed in the last couple of days, with the roads closed!



 
1. The capital is Austin, which is considered the
live music capital of the world!

 
The capital building opened in 1888 and is made from Texas Pink Granite.
The dome stands seven feet higher than our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.
 
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2. Houston is the largest city.

 
 
 



3. Texas is the 2nd most populous and the 2nd largest of the 50 states.

 

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4. Six different flags have flown over Texas during its history. Spain, France, Mexico, the Confederacy, and the Republic of Texas all claimed Texas as its own throughout the years. Then of course the United States.
 
5. Laredo is the world’s largest inland port.
  
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6. The Tyler Municipal Rose Garden is the world's largest rose garden. It contains 38,000 rose bushes representing 500 varieties of roses set in a 22-acre garden.
 



 
7.  Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. 
There is no period after the Dr in Dr Pepper.

 

8. Jalapeno is the state pepper. Jalapeno Pepper Jelly originated in Lake Jackson and was first marketed in 1978.


 
9. Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 ft. It is located in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

 
10. The Alamo is located in San Antonio. It is where Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and the phrase “Remember the Alamo” originated. The Alamo is considered the cradle of Texas liberty and the state’s most popular historic site.

 
 The Alamo -- San Antonio, TX
FYI, the official dish in Texas is chili.
 
 
See you Thursday with a little more about Texas and some of my favorite link ups.
Now it's time to party!
So Here We Go...
 
Party Rules:
Link up pictures of your state or places where you love to vacation.
You can also link up your recipes or anything else (family friendly) that
 
I would like you to follow me either GFC or RSS feed.
I hope you'll stay in touch and follow me on twitter, pinterest, google+ and/or facebook.

Please link back to Memories by the Mile or Button Up here!
Can't wait to see what you share!
 
Next week is CALIFORNIA
 
Who has pictures of California?
(Remember if you would like me to feature your pictures in the
Tuesday Trivia
please e-mail me at memoriesbythemile@gmail.com
they will be watermarked and you will get mentioned on Thursday's post as well!)
 Enjoy the Memories,
 
Wanda Ann
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48 comments:

  1. Okay, I love your Tuesday Trivia! Such fun

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    1. Dena,
      Thank you, I'm having fun doing it. I love your journey's.
      Hugs

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  2. I have never been to Texas - and will be making my first trip through there in 2 weeks! I can't wait to see some of these things for myself! Thank you so much for the party :)

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    1. Jamie, thanks for coming and god luck with your move!
      Xoxo

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    2. If you'll be near San Antonio, you've got to take one of the Riverwalk boat rides. You get to see the area from a different prespective and hear a little history and trivia.

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  3. Thanks so much for hosting!! I love Texas!!!! I will be sharing your party on my Facebook Page!!

    So glad you were able to use my pictures:)

    PS I will be back tomorrow since I have another fun picture publishing tomorrow that I wish to share (of course it's from Texas! LOL)

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    1. Thank you Evelyn for for all your Texas posts, thank you for sharing them. Can't wait to see what you have tomorrow.
      xoxo

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  4. Gorgeous photos and interesting facts ... I definitely need to visit Texas! ;) Your Tuesday Trivia is always so fun :) Thanks, Wanda Ann!

    Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com

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  5. hi Wanda Ann, Such and interesting post, I never knew what 6 flags meant, or that Laredo was even a port much less a big one! There is so much we don't know about our very own country. I look forward to every Tuesday now, I love all the photos and facts!
    Jenna

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    1. Jenna,
      Thank you, I know I learned a lot too!
      xoxo

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  7. Thanks for hosting! I've traveled very little, so it is always interesting to learn about other states, especially the food they are known for :-) I've linked up Hamburgers in Gravy (in the crock pot) and Jalapeno Salsa, since it is the state pepper!

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  8. Wanda Ann
    Thanks so much for hosting. I added a lot this week, since I have been gone for so long. I hope that's okay.
    Have a great week.
    Debi

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    1. Debi,
      Thank you, you can share all you want. Welcome home! I pinned some of your pictures last night from your trip. Looks like an amazing trip, can't wait to see posts about it.
      xoxo

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  9. Wanda Ann, I am so excited I can finally share something related to the selected state. I love Texas. I have worked there, lived there and visit often. I am sharing two food post Divorced Eggs and Chicken Tortilla Soup. Both recipes I learned from living and dining in Georgetown, TX. It is a beautiful part of Central Texas, just of the edge of the Hill Country. So beautiful in the spring when the blue bonnets and poppies come out. Thanks so much for hosting and picking Texas! Have a great week!

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    1. Denise,
      Thank you, I'm so glad! But really you can share anything. Your recipes look delicious!
      xoxo

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  10. Thanks so much for hosting, Wanda! Have a lovely week.

    Hugs, Mary Beth

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    1. Mary Beth,
      I was just at your blog, thank you!
      xoxo

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  12. Thanks for hosting, Wanda~ I have been to Texas and it is beautiful...I was there in the spring! Texas is where I ate rattlesnake for the first and last time:) Have a Great Week! Lynn

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    1. Lynn,
      How funny, I've never tried it, I'll just take your word not too!
      xoxo

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    1. Christy,
      Your welcome, see you next week!
      Hugs

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  14. Thanks for the great link party. It was so fun looking at all of the pictures of Texas! That is one state the Six Sisters have not been to! Thank you and have a wonderful week. -The Six Sisters

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  15. Thank you so much for the interesting facts about Texas and for hosting the party, Wanda Ann! :)
    XO! Vanessa

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    1. Vanessa,
      Thank you so much for coming. I hope you enjoyed seeing your second home!
      XOXO

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  16. Thank you for hosting, Wanda Ann. I always look forward to the trivia! This week I shared a post with a Zydeco breakfast music clip.

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  17. Fantastic photos!!
    Thank you for this party and for these wonderful photos

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  18. I lived in Texas for over 10 years and only know 1/2 of these facts :) Thank you!

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    1. Bi Ti,
      I'm glad I gave you new knowledge today! Thanks for coming.
      xoxo

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  19. Thanks for the invite Wanda Ann, what a great party!

    Lori
    Whoneedsacape.com
    Not Your Average Super Moms!

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  20. Thanks for hosting, Wanda Ann! Hope you are having a lovely week!
    Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling

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  21. Now Texas is a state I know a lot about!! We lived there for 10 years and I still hit the Texas line every 8 weeks for my haircuts. :) I love the Tyler Rose Center. We love our weekend getaways to Dallas, and of course we are Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys faithful fans. LOL Thank you so much for hosting and have a wonderful week. :)
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  22. Texas is by far my favorite state. But snowed in in Amarillo would not be my favorite place to be! I brought over a Texas spicy Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole to warm you up.

    We're having a party at Tumbleweed Contessa and this would be a perfect link to tell everybody about all the great parts of this great state!
    Hope to see you there. http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-4/

    Have a great day!
    Linda (The Contessa)

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  23. Hi Wanda Ann, Evelyn at my Turn (for us) sent me! Thank You for hosting the party and the facts about Texas...very interesting! I'm now your new follower on GFC and on FB from my personal page to make it count! Have a great week!

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  24. Thanks for the party!

    I've been to Houston, Texas back in 1994 with my dad - only for a few days but I would love to visit the Lone Star State again one day :)

    I've shared my trip reports from our last visit to Orlando, Florida and Walt Disney World along with our trip to Paris (and Disneyland Paris too!) Glad to have connected with you and look forward to reading through your blog :)

    Have a great day!
    Michelle xx

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  25. Thanks Wanda for hosting the party! What an original idea, I love your pictures. I will have to get busy and find some good ones to share!
    Thanks again!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Joye & Myrna
    The Busy Bee's

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  27. Thanks for the great party, Wanda. So glad I could finally make it over. I will get you added to my party list too. Thanks, Nichi

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  28. Just had to drop back in and add my little Texas Horned Lizard:)

    Hope the weather is treating you better!!!

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  29. Thanks for the invite. Great party too.

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  30. Great photos! And I learned a bit, too.

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