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101 Mind-Blowing, Totally True Facts You Never Knew About Dallas

Just how "Dallas" are you? Well, we have 101 facts about sports, food, culture, politics, history, and the arts that will settle exactly that.
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Dallas has a rich history. Some of it you likely know, but there is plenty—about sports, food, culture, politics, the arts, and so much more—that gets buried with time. So don’t think of these facts as trivia. Why? Because trivia is trivial! This is the history of Dallas (and North Texas). It’s important stuff. Start reading to see why. (And be sure to take our quiz to test your knowledge.)

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