Even crazier, Texas' GDP is 2/3 of Russia's GDP (8th with $2.096 trillion). Source: World Bank 41.4% of voters in Texas — roughly the population of Connecticut — voted for Obama in 2012.

They say everything's bigger in Texas, and we're here to show you it's true. If the Lone Star State were its own country, it would have the 10th-highest gross domestic product in the world.

To help celebrate this historic town, below are some not so well-known facts about Waco, Texas' early history ... "Farming lots" were also sold for $2 to $3 each, the city said on the website ...

Located in Kaleidoscope Park—a hub of arts and community in the city—world-class art inspired by Frisco, elevated dining, 224 elegant guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event ...