There are certain truths about life that Texans just know better than others. For example, the fires of hell are not hotter than a seatbelt buckle in the Summer. No one is friendlier than Big Tex, and jackalopes happen when a cottontail falls in love with a whitetail. Here are a few truths that Texans have found to be self-evident. Please enjoy these lessons from a Texan.

Be sure to have a serving of salsa with every meal.

Don’t forget your Wranglers.

Barbecuing > Grilling

It’s worth the walk to not have to climb into an oven.

Their real name has been lost to time.