The 14 Best Things To Come Out Of The South

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1. Country Music

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According to this study, country music has surpassed even classic rock as America's favorite music genre.

2. Sweet Tea

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Southern sweet tea is SO good, in fact, that in 2003, Georgia state representative John Noel tried to pass a bill to make it a requirement for every restaurant to serve it.

3. Gone with the Wind

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Gone with the Wind is only second in popularity to the Bible as America's favorite book.

4. Barbecue

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The South contains 70 of the top 100 barbecue restaurants in the U.S.

5. Pecan Pie

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Arguably the best pie, pecan pie has earned its own holiday: National Pecan Pie Day is July 12.

6. Pickup Trucks

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According to this study, women find pickup trucks to be the most attractive vehicle a man can drive.

7. Derby Hats

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Derby hats have been as popular as horse racing itself for the last 100 years.

8. Southern Gentlemen

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Being a southern gentleman is all about charm and manners.

9. Hushpuppies

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Rumor has it that hushpuppies got their name from Confederate soldiers tossing bread on their dogs to hush them up during the Civil War.

10. Tailgating

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It's reported that 80% of the population tailgates — meaning, maybe tailgating is America's favorite halftime.

11. Biscuits

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Ham and mustard are actually the favored accoutrements of biscuits in the South.

12. Porch Sitting

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It is alleged that Benjamin Franklin invented the rocking chair — the only way to TRULY enjoy a front porch.

13. Cowboys

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The classic image of the cowboy is aligned with Texas, but the real origin of cowboys started in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

14. The Accents

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There is no other way to say "you guys" in the South.

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