Interesting; you learn something new everyday! My friend Daphne is from Texas, she is always going on about it, and has made me want to visit.
I've only ever been to NYC to visit relatives, damn America is so big, so many places I want to go . . . next stop Texas (I hope) :-)
Yes the US is humongous. I decided I won't leave the country again until I hit the last 28 states. Texas is ridiculously big as well. 848 miles from east to west and 900 miles north to south. Hope to see you soon.