Texas firsts are plentiful! Some of the most important, everyday things started in Texas – microchips and ATMs, to name a few. And we can’t forget about some of our favorite foods in the world that wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for our state: chili, Fritos, breakfast tacos, etc. With so many wonderful inventions from Texas, we have a lot to thank the Lone Star State for. Here are 11 things that Texas did first.
1. We'll start off with one of the most known of all Texas Firsts. The state built the first domed multi-purpose sports arena.
2. A Dallas man invented frozen margaritas.
This has got to be one of the coolest inventions from Texas (pun intended).
3. We came up with the name "Super Bowl" for the most important football game of the year.
4. We were the first to install modern ATMs.
The first ATM was invented in New York, but it could only be used to withdraw cash. Thanks to a Dallas man, we can use them to deposit money, obtain our account balance, and more.
5. The very first 7-Eleven was built here.
The next time you're sippin' on the best slurpy known to man, you can thank Texas.
6. Whole Foods was founded here.
7. A Texan invented the microchip.
If you like your phone, computer, iPad, or pretty much any other electronic device you have...you can thank Texas.
8. Dr Pepper was invented here, too.
9. So were Fritos.
10. And breakfast tacos.
When it comes to things Texas did first, this has got to be one of the best!
11. Oh yeah, and chili.
Basically, we can thank Texas for all the world's greatest foods.
So, did you know about all of these Texas firsts? What are some other inventions from Texas that make you thankful for our state? Know of any other fun facts about Texas? Whatever you have to say, tell us!
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