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Maryland may be known for blue crabs, Old Bay, and irrational hatred of out-of-state drivers, but its place names are where outsiders really struggle....
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Maryland may be known for blue crabs, Old Bay, and irrational hatred of out-of-state drivers, but its place names are where outsiders really struggle....
Maine may be famous for lobsters, lighthouses, and Stephen King, but its real challenge for outsiders is figuring out how to pronounce its place...
Louisiana is famous for its Cajun culture, Mardi Gras, and food that will ruin you for anything else. But if you really want to...
Iowa may be known for cornfields, the Iowa State Fair, and the first-in-the-nation caucuses, but its true test of residency is knowing how to...
Kansas might be known for wheat fields, tornadoes, and college basketball rivalries, but its biggest challenge for outsiders is figuring out how to say...
Kentucky is known for bourbon, horse racing, and college basketball, but its biggest challenge for outsiders isn’t picking between UK and UofL—it’s pronouncing its...
Indiana might be known for basketball, cornfields, and the Indy 500, but its true test of residency is knowing how to pronounce its trickiest...
Illinois might be home to Chicago, but its true test of residency isn’t deep-dish pizza loyalty—it’s being able to pronounce its place names without...
Idaho might be famous for potatoes, but its place names are a real test for newcomers. With a mix of Native American, French, and...
Hawaii is a paradise of stunning beaches, volcanic landscapes, and a language that can trip up even the most confident visitors. With its Polynesian...