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Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the Southern United States. Founded by land speculators back in 1836, it was incorporated as a city a year later. This vibrant city holds a lot to its name including being home to NASA, the clutch Rockets and the Houston Texans. Houston continues to grow both in size as well as in culture. Below are some interesting aspects and facts about Houston that you may not know about.

1. It Has One of the Best Culinary Scenes

Houston boasts of more than ten thousand restaurants and eateries. It has the best food scene in the country. Cuisines from more than seventy countries and American regions are available throughout the city. From ramen places to food trucks to healthy choices, Houston has it all when it comes to food.
Houstonians eat out more timers per week than in any other American city.

This is attributed to the city’s culinary scene. In addition, the cost of an average meal is less than the national average. This is probably why the residents seem to eat out more than the typical American.

2. Hurricanes helped in Houston’s Development

An unusual fact about Houston is that Hurricanes were influential in its early growth. Houston was not a big city at the turn of the 20th century. Galveston was the population center of the Gulf coast at the time.
However, the Great Storm of 1900 forced Galveston inhabitants to move further inland before rebuilding. Houston witnessed exponential growth from the influx of migrants from Galveston Island.

3. Over 100 Languages Are Spoken In Houston

Back in 2012, Houston overtook New York and Los Angeles as the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the country. Naturally, this means that are a lot of languages that are spoken in this city; over 145 different languages and dialects to be precise.

In terms of the number of languages spoken, Houston only falls behind Los Angeles and New York. The most prevalent languages in the area are English and Spanish. However, you will encounter people speaking Hindu, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, German, and even Tagalog.

4. Houston Hosts the Biggest Rodeos in the World

Houston is home to one of the biggest rodeo events in the world. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a month-long event that draws in millions of attendees. The event is held every year, and features live performances, carnivals, rodeos, and games.

5. The First Word Spoken On the Moon Was Houston

The Johnson Space Centre and Mission Control are located in Houston. When Apollo 11 astronauts first contacted Earth, they were talking to mission control personnel in Houston. The first statement they broadcasted back to earth was, “Houston, the Eagle has landed.” This officially makes Houston the first word to be spoken on the moon.

6. Many Streets Are Named After WW1 Veterans

The older parts of Houston have a large number of the streets that are named after hometown heroes. These are soldiers from Houston who lost their lives fighting in The Great War. For instance, Dunlavy in Montrose is named after Herbert Dunlavy who was the first Houstonian to die in the war. Overall, Houston is a great city and is renowned for its multiculturalism making it one of the best cities to reside in. Space City boasts of an interesting and rich history as well as diverse culture.