Lists and lists of the things that make each US State unique, from the weirdest laws to the most popular drinks and dog breeds to the shows residents are streaming most on Netflix.

This Is America

Weird

Each American state carries a personality all its own, a set of characteristics that sets it apart from every other member of the union. As with any personality, there are oddities and quirks that come along with it, which may explain some of the weirdest state traditions. Every state boasts at least one custom or practice people from&nbsp;other states simply shake their heads at in confusion and wonder. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/50-bizarre-state-laws/litgoddess" target="_blank">Bizarre state laws</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/50-bizarre-state-laws/litgoddess" target="_blank">outrageous food laws</a> ensure a state&#39;s peculiarities get official notice, but strange state traditions ensure said peculiarities are celebrated.

In most cases, the tradition in question connects to the state in some way. In others, finding a link between the custom and the state is much more difficult. Nevertheless, residents come together to take part in these unusual festivities and celebrate the quirkiness that makes their state unique. In this day and age of divisiveness and division, communities gathering together is a good thing indeed - even if the reasons for such gatherings are a little odd.

The Weirdest State Traditions

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Historical places to visit before you die, ranked by history and travel buffs worldwide. Anyone can vote on this list of famous historical landmarks, making it a truly trustworthy way to find the best landmarks to visit in the world. You can even make your own historical places list to add to these rankings. What famous historical sites should you see and what are some good historic places to visit? This list of famous places has them all!Whether you're building your bucket list or indulging in some serious wanderlust, this list is one destination that's definitely worth visiting. Historical places around the world offer a firsthand look at work history. This list of national landmarks features over 100 famous landmarks that are worth seeing and will educate, entertain, and enlighten you. Which of the places on this list of famous world landmarks are you planning a trip to? Take a look at this list and plan your next adventure today!

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What food you eat can be as much of a signifier of local pride as wearing a beloved sports team's jersey. Ask residents of any American&nbsp;state, and they'll likely have a strong opinion on what dish exemplifies their region. Arkansas locals might champion their catfish, while Washington prefers salmon. And then there's New York – you guessed it, it's all about the pizza there.People have strong opinions on their home states, whether they're debating the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-tv-show-from-each-state/zack-howe" target="_blank">best TV show</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-movie-from-each-state/mason-weigel" target="_blank">film</a> set there or praising the talents of their preferred home-grown <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-actor-from-every-state/matt-manser" target="_blank">actor</a>. And when it comes to each state's signature foods, it's best to listen to the actual residents voicing opinions <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/6n5wtk/all_50_us_states_are_going_to_a_picnic_and_each/" target="_blank">on</a> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/17ygnl/american_redditors_what_is_the_signature_food/" target="_blank">Reddit</a>. These popular dishes may not be official state foods, but they might as well be.

The Most Popular Food In Each State, According To People Who Actually Live There

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Films can make you fall in love with places you've never been.&nbsp;Even if you haven't stood at the feet of the Statute of Liberty, you've surely seen it a thousand times on the silver screen. Want to visit Hollywood? Just start any one of hundreds of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-los-angeles-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">movies about Los Angeles</a> or California. There are famous movies from every <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-state-nicknames/matthewcoleweiss" target="_blank">state</a>, whether they were actually filmed there or set there thanks to film magic.There are more than enough films out there to represent the entirety of the United States. The most famous movie&nbsp;in every&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hilarious-photos-describing-american-states/anncasano" target="_blank">state</a>&nbsp;might become a source of pride for locals – or it might become something of an embarrassment. The best movies by state might be comedies, westerns, dramas, or even animated films. As for the greatest movies of all, that's for you to decide.Here are the best and most iconic films that each represent a state. Just know in advance, certain states had an unfair advantage.

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What's The Most Famous Movie Set In Every State?

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The Happiest Place on Earth

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Think you know all of the Disneyland secrets? The popular theme park harbors some deep, dark, and sometimes amusing secrets that you probably don&#39;t know. Millions are blissfully unaware as they roam the amusement park in search of... well... amusement. But what they don&#39;t know is that they could be enjoying a cocktail at a secret members-only bar next to the Pirate of Caribbean ride, playing basketball inside the top of the Matterhorn, or shopping at a secret Disneyland lingerie store on Main Street.

What are the Disneyland secrets?&nbsp;From the so-called &quot;Hidden Mickeys&quot; located all over the park, to driving an actual riverboat, you&#39;re about to learn the secrets of Disneyland (and a few about Disney World)&nbsp;here on this list of secret spots. Imagine your kids&#39; or friends&#39; surprise when you know all of these fun tricks to do next time you go to Disneyland! As you read through the hidden Disneyland secrets, make sure to vote for the secret you&#39;ll investigate during your next Disney adventure!

There are plenty of fun things to do at Disneyland (and many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-disneyland-restaurants/adventureman" target="_blank">delicious things to eat</a>), but the best things to do, other than spending time with your family, are the secret ones.&nbsp;Especially if it&#39;s that special day and you can take advantage of all the Disneyland birthday secrets. If you don&#39;t know the facts, you might miss out on a really unique experience, because <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disneyland-easter-eggs/maddie-crichton" target="_blank">Disneyland&#39;s Easter Eggs</a> abound.

The Coolest, Best Kept Secrets of the Disney Parks

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Disneyland Secrets | Hidden Tips and Secrets for Disney Guests

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Not all American tourists are bad. Repeat:&nbsp;not all American tourists are bad.

Many times, what&#39;s&nbsp;seen as insulting or questionable behavior is the result of culture shock or simple ignorance. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-country-facts/pierce-nahigyan" target="_blank">Exploring new areas</a>, meeting new people, and taking in new experiences can be overwhelming, and Americans, like tourists from around the world, may react poorly.&nbsp;

Americans traveling abroad do have a bit of a reputation, however. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ot15ym/non_americans_of_reddit_what_is_the_weirdest" target="_blank">Redditors offered up</a>&nbsp;examples of why that might be the case. Americans not only <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-americans-say-to-non-americans/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">say some weird things</a> to non-Americans, but they also behave in some questionable ways.

Are these things problematic? Sometimes. Insensitive?&nbsp;Often. Offensive? Unfortunately.&nbsp;On the whole, the behaviors of Americans overseas may make you laugh, sigh, or want to cry. Vote up the ones that are shocking enough they might just force you to do all three.

30+ Questionable Things Americans Have Done While Visiting Other Countries

Melissa Sartore

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Just because a person happens to be at the Happiest Place on Earth does not mean they are a happy person. In fact, many people who attend theme parks just might be having a miserable time... and want to take down everyone around them. Over on Reddit, people who worked at amusement parks shared stories of the biggest adult meltdowns they have ever witnessed. Vote up the hissyfits that deserve a time out.&nbsp;

Amusement Park Employees Share The Times Adults Threw A Full-Scale Temper Tantrum At A Theme Park

Damon Davis

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People who have grown up in one place generally know how that place works. They can move through their day without second-guessing the laws, customs, and general unwritten rules of their surroundings. But when they travel and find themselves <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/questionable-americans-foreign-countries/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">out of their element</a>, it can throw them for a loop. Conversely, when others travel to our&nbsp;homes, they can reflect back to us customs and rules of our country we might not even be&nbsp;aware of.

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-women-soccer-players-from-usa/patrick-alexander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">United States of America</a> is a large country that hosts many guests. People visit for business, pleasure, education, and all sorts of other reasons. It can be hard for visitors to keep up with all the peculiarities that pop up. The <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/nv50i6/in_the_united_states_what_should_you_never_do/" target="_blank">people of Reddit</a> have tried to help anyone visiting for the first time,&nbsp;answering this question: What&#39;s something you should never do in the USA?

Things Visitors And New Residents Should Never Do In The United States

Things Visitors And New Residents Shouldn't Do In The US

Will Morgan

Culture

What&#39;s creepier than a deserted island in the middle of nowhere? A deserted island infested with thousands of rare, poisonous snakes? How about a deserted island where the soil consists mainly of the ashes of thousands of 14th-century Black Death victims?&nbsp;

There is something inherently spooky about the idea of an abandoned island without any escape. And, of course, any abandoned island instantly becomes scarier when you add dilapidated buildings and a past full of horrifying events. Get ready to travel the world and visit some of the creepiest abandoned islands on Earth.

The Creepiest Abandoned Islands

Liv Pasquarelli

Traveling to a different country can be one of the most exciting things for those who seek a new experience. No matter how much research one may do, it&#39;s tough to fully comprehend what another country could be like until the traveler lands in the airport. Reddit user&nbsp;u/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/nc0yya/what_is_the_thing_that_surprised_you_the_most/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web2x&amp;context=3" target="_blank">Spilakkk</a> asked: &quot;What is the thing that surprised you the most when you traveled to a country you had never been to before?&quot; and the answers had us looking up flights.

People Are Sharing Things That Surprised Them About Traveling To A New Country

Brian Roque

Arguably, you could get hurt anywhere, but many&nbsp;places on Earth are specifically known for being dangerous. Islands, roads, waterways, and all kinds of terrain come with risks and threats. You might be brave enough to take these on but, then again, staying home sounds much safer.

We explored a lot of dangerous places across the planet in 2021 - albeit from safely behind our desks. We have to admit some of the locations don&#39;t actually sound that bad - but we still don&#39;t <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/cities-i-want-to-visit?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">want to visit</a>. Vote up the dangerous destinations that you&#39;re going to take a hard pass on, too.&nbsp;

13 Of The Most Dangerous Places We Learned About 2021

Dangers exist wherever you go. Waterways, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/satellite-images-of-most-dangerous-roads-in-the-world/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">roads</a>, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-8-most-dangerous-restaurants-in-the-world/ivana-wynn" target="_blank">restaurants</a> are full of known and unknown threats, but just being at home can also result in illness or even death. Rural locations, urban centers, and everything in between - danger, danger, and more danger.

But what&#39;s the most hazardous place you know of? <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/psvgee/whats_the_most_dangerous_place_in_your_country/" target="_blank">Redditors offered up</a> the most dangerous destinations in their countries - and it was pretty terrifying.

Some of the menacing places are outdoors, full of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-dangerous-animal-by-state/rachel-souerbry" target="_blank">creepy crawlers</a> that could kill you, or stacked with reminders about the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-dangerous-bodies-of-water-in-the-world/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">power of nature</a>.&nbsp;Other perilous locations were more manmade in nature, rife with crime and other threats. Vote up the ones that freak you out the most.

12 Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World, According To The People Who Live There

Firsthand Accounts

Islands are supposed to be sunny, peaceful, and warm - exotic locales where you spend time on the beach, maybe do a bit of snorkeling, and even enjoy a few fruity drinks. Except sometimes, none of that happens.

The world sports many deceptively <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-island-honeymoon-destinations/ranker-travel" target="_blank">beautiful islands</a>, ones that look pleasant but are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/extreme-tourism-destinations/erin-mccann" target="_blank">actually terrifying</a>. From former nuclear test sites to places that are home to deadly creatures, these scary isles have more going on than we realized.&nbsp;And we wanted to know more.

We found out what people who&#39;ve been to 10 of the most dangerous islands in the world said about them, and were left ready to just stay home. Vote up the islands you will most definitely take a hard pass on, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;

10 Of The Most Dangerous Islands In The World - According To People Who've Been There

First settled by humans more than 1,200 years ago, gorgeous Hawaii is so much more than America's 50th state!

Aloha, Hawaii

Hawaii is one of those destinations that attracts all sorts of tourists. Maybe even the very worst ones. These locals are sharing their&nbsp;Hawaiian tourist stories so you don&#39;t make the same mistakes and end up on the list of&nbsp;bad Hawaiin tourists.

15 Hawaiians Share Stories Of Entitled Tourists So You Don't Make The Same Mistakes

Hawaiians Share Stories OF Entitled Tourists So You Don't Make The Same Mistakes

Blue Velvet

A whole lot of countries cover this planet. Most have complicated histories and national identities that could fill many a textbook. But leave it to the internet to boil all that complexity down to one&nbsp;comment. The denizens of Reddit have cleverly managed to sum up their home country without using the name, though some might be more obvious to foreigners than others.

Sometimes it&#39;s the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pictures-of-food-from-other-countries/will-morgan-1?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">famous national food</a>, while in other instances it&#39;s the unique geography, but these descriptions cut to the core of each country&#39;s reputation. Vote up the most accurate descriptions of nations from around the world.&nbsp;

People Are Describing Their Country Without Using The Name

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People Describe Their Country Without Using The Name

Elle Tharp

&quot;Eureka!&quot; &quot;The people rule.&quot; &quot;Crossroad of America.&quot; &quot;She Flies With Her Own Wings.&quot;

State slogans are meant to represent the people of that state, but many will agree&nbsp;that lots of the mottoes need an&nbsp;update. On <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2gw1oh/what_state_mottos_would_be_more_honest_and/" target="_blank">Reddit</a>, people took to sharing their ideas for <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/80yxri/if_your_state_had_an_honest_slogan_what_would_it/" target="_blank">new mottos</a> that accurately portray their home state. Needless to say, hilarity ensued.&nbsp;

People Are Giving Their States 'Honest' Mottos And The Answers Are Hilarious

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People Are Giving Their States 'Honest' Mottoes And The Answers Are Hilarious

Erin Maxwell

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What is the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-flags/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best flag in the world</a>? What is the most beautiful flag in the world? Well, these are the best country flags in the world, and it's your turn to decide which country has the best. Maybe you think your home country has the best flag in world. Maybe you should get over yourself. The world is a big place and there are lots of countries—expand your horizons!Flags serve a specific purpose. They mean more than just those things we raise at The Olympics. The flags of all the world's nations are symbols of pride. They represent us, at a weird genetic level, the representation of our &quot;tribe&quot;. Our flags are our colors and our rallying cry. They are our reason to fight, our reason for mercy, our cause for celebration. People have fought and died for every single flag on this list.&nbsp;These are the best flags of the world. So what do you think? What are your top 10 flags? What do you think are the most beautiful flags in the world?

Iceland

The Prettiest Flags in the World

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Let's face it: some places are less desirable to live than others, especially in the United States. With a lot of people migrating towards major metropolitan cities, it makes states that don't have either a big city or are rural not desirable places to live. Weather also plays a big part in figuring out where the worst place to live is. Would you rather be living in the freezing cold with snow potentially coming down as late as April or would you rather be living it up on the beach all year round. All of these important factors go into deciding which of these places is the worst place to live in America. There are some US states on this list that are noticeable punching bags. For example, New Jersey, Ohio and Mississippi on here. Likewise with cold weather states like Minnesota and overly hot desert land like in Nevada. If the weather is too extreme in one direction or another, the state is likely to be on this list. The same goes for lesser populated states like North Dakota, South Dakota and Idaho.Ultimately, it's up to you to decide where is the worst place to live in the U.S. and which states in the USA are the most horrible. Each place may have its merits and demerits, but one place has to be the worst place to live and it's on you to decide. Make your voice heard on this list of the worst states to live in.

California

The Worst Places to Live in The U.S.

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Lists about America's pastime, including rankings of MLB players by every position. 

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Cities that should have a baseball team include the large metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada that are currently lacking a Major League Baseball team but certainly could make a good case as to why they deserve one. Currently, the MLB fields 30 teams and attracts an average of more than 30,000 fans per game, second only to attendance of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nfl-rule-changes-we-would-like-to-see/patrick-alexander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">National Football League</a>. With a draw like that, it only makes sense to bring America's pastime to other big cities across North America.Many of these cities have baseball teams currently, home to minor league teams, but as of the 2012 season, none of these areas enjoy a MLB team. Columbus for instance has the Clippers in the International League. Indianapolis also has an International League team with the Indians. The Portland Sea Dogs play in the Eastern League while the Oklahoma City RedHawks play in the Pacific Coast League. All of these cities have baseball teams, but there's a certain bit that is left desired between having a minor league team and one in the big leagues of the MLB.But even worse than having a minor league baseball team is not having one at all. Some formerly were home to MLB teams only to see the team move to another location for one reason or another. The Montreal Expos are the most recent example of that having been the first MLB franchise outside of the United States and existing from 1969 to 2004. Alas the Expos faced a multitude of issues and relocated, interestingly enough to America's capital, Washington DC.Whether these cities are simply big, deserving American cities like Buffalo, New York, Indianapolis, Indiana, and New Orleans, Louisiana, or worthy cities in Canada like Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa, each of these metro areas could easily support a Major League Baseball team. Live in a great city that deserves a professional baseball team? Add your city below or vote for the cities you think deserve an MLB team! Who knows, maybe one of them will be home to the next <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball player of all time</a>.

Austin

Cities That Should Have a Baseball Team

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Traveling Europe

The top cities to visit including all the best places to go in Europe. The best cities to visit in Europe are all on this list. Whether you're looking for the best European cities to visit in the winter or the best European cities to visit in the summer, every city you'd want to see in Europe is on this list. Whether you're planning a tour of Europe's best museums or a making plans to get a tan at Europe's best beaches, all of the best destinations in Europe are on this list of the Best European cities to visit.Are you looking for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/5-best-destinations-to-travel-easily-with-your-family/ariannala">best trip to take with kids</a> or the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-honeymoon-destinations">best honeymoon destinations</a>? Every European city worth visiting is on this list. Think there's a great travel destination not included on this list of places to visit in Europe? Add your own favorite travel destination to the list! If you're wondering whether Paris or Barcelona or Rome is the best city to see in Europe, this is the list to look at. What are the best cities to visit in Europe? Where are the best places to go on a European vacation? What are the must see cities in Europe? All the places you need to visit in Europe are on this list, ranked by users in order of popularity. Hopefully you'll find what will soon be your best city in Europe on this list of top European cities. Happy travels!