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Old 09-23-2011, 01:03 PM
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Toasted Ravioli and gooey butter cake can only be purchased here.

The tallest monument in the world is here. (gateway arch)
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Old 09-23-2011, 01:10 PM
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Illinois has more Governors or ex-Governers gulty of Federal Crimes than any other state.

Just makes me wanna bust with pride.
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Old 09-23-2011, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sandilee
Toasted Ravioli and gooey butter cake can only be purchased here.

The tallest monument in the world is here. (gateway arch)
Isn't St. Louis also known for their fried brain sandwiches? I have never had one and never will!
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Old 09-23-2011, 02:16 PM
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As a fellow Illini I totally agree Next is Quin?
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Old 09-23-2011, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JoanneS
PT Barnum's original fat lady came from my town n Ct.
PT Barnum was born in the town I used to live in. We have a town triangle (not square!) named in his honor.
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Old 09-23-2011, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by annthreecats
The "Creature From The Black Lagoon" movie was filmed at Wakulla Springs, FL, about 30 miles from where I live.
Now that is cool!
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Old 09-23-2011, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by buslady
Michiganders are the only ones that carry a map of their state with them at all times! LOL
you have to explain this one please.
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Old 09-23-2011, 03:55 PM
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Kool-Aid was invented near Hastings, NE.
BIL told me Cedar Rapids,IA is the only town in US that built their courthouse in a river.
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"Leverage" has a lot of scenes filmed locally.
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Old 09-23-2011, 06:59 PM
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My grandfather's cousin invented the snowmobile and On Golden Pond was filmed not too far from me.

Interesting topic. CC, love the history of your family in Texas. Although faaaaar from famous, I am a 7 generation resident of my town.

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