Texas: The Lone Star State, Number 28
So, you wanna know what number state Texas is, huh? Well, buckle up, cowboy, because we're about to ride into the sunset of statehood knowledge.
The Lone Star State, Not the Lone Star Number
Let's clear something up right away: Texas is not the biggest state in the US by number. That honor goes to California, which is number one. Now, if we were talking about size, that's a whole different rodeo. Texas is indeed the biggest state by land area, excluding Alaska. But we're sticking to numbers here, folks.
Counting Down to Texas
Texas is the 28th state to join the United States of America. That’s right, it wasn’t one of the original 13 colonies. Nope, it had to wait its turn. And boy, did it wait. It was an independent republic for a while, probably thinking, "Man, I wish I was a state already. I could really use some federal funding for our massive highways."
Quick Texas Trivia
- Did you know: Texas was once its own country? Yeah, it was the Republic of Texas. Talk about big dreams.
- Another fun fact: Texas is bigger than a lot of countries. Like Poland, for example. Imagine that – Texas is a country in disguise.
How to Texas
Now, let's get to the nitty-gritty. You're probably wondering how to remember this vital piece of information. Here are a few tips:
- How to remember the number 28: Think of two sets of four. Two hands have eight fingers, and eight divided by two is four. So, 2 sets of 4 equals 28. Voila!
- How to impress your friends: Drop this knowledge casually in conversation. Like, "Oh, you think California is the greatest? Well, it's actually the first state. Texas, on the other hand, is the 28th. And it's way cooler."
- How to plan a Texas road trip: Start in the panhandle and work your way south. You'll need at least a month.
- How to say "howdy" in Texan: Just say "howdy." It's that easy.
- How to appreciate Texas: Visit it. Seriously, the food, the people, and the wide-open spaces are something else.
So there you have it. Texas, the Lone Star State, is the 28th state. Now go forth and spread the knowledge. Or just enjoy a big slice of Texas-sized pizza. Your call.
