DFW FUN FACTS • The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas. • With the roof enclosed, the entire Statue of Liberty could fit into Cowboys Stadium. • During the winter holiday season, the Galleria Dallas is home to the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree. • The Dallas Arts District is the largest urban arts district in the United States. • The first convenience store, 7-eleven, got its start in Dallas and the corporation is headquartered there today. • The term Super Bowl was coined in Dallas by Lamar Hunt. • The first ever professional cheerleading squad came from Dallas (1972) • Barney, the purple dinosaur, was created in Dallas. • Dallas was home to Bonnie & Clyde. Both are buried in Western Heights Cemetery.
Feedback Time What would you like to see in our employee newsletter? A few thoughts: recipe exchange, great get-a-ways within 2 hours of North Texas, book/ movie/show recommendations, or maybe even a section called Thank My Coworker where we can thank those that go above and beyond to be a team player. Share your ideas by emailing marketing@sangertexas.org.
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