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I visited a Texas town that runs on greasy burgers and fries... but a well-kept secret helps them live longer than most

I visited a Texas town that runs on greasy burgers and fries... but a well-kept secret helps them live longer than most

The Texas city is dubbed the fast food capital of America. Yet it also boasts one of the highest life expectancies in the country.

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