12 Things Every Alabamian Wants The Rest Of The Country To Know
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Jennifer Young
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Alabama is, and always has been, misunderstood. Many people believe they know everything there is to know about Alabamians, but of course they don’t. We recently entered a new year, so there’s no better time than right now to prove to the rest of the country what a great state Alabama is.
Listed below are 12 things every Alabamian wants the rest of the country to know.
Alabama is home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, top medical facilities and a variety of cultural centers. It's very disappointing to instantly assume that Alabamians are uneducated rednecks. Some of the smartest people in the world live here.
Don't forget to tune in tonight at 7:00 PM (ESPN) to watch our very own Crimson Tide play the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
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One day you may need snow boots, whereas the next day you can get away with wearing flip flops. Mother Nature can be so indecisive at times.
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Sure, the phrase "Sweet Home Alabama" is on our license plates and welcome signs, but it's not our official state song.
And not all Alabamians live in the city. Alabama has a great balance of country and city living.
Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast is the perfect summer vacation spot for the entire family.
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Most non-Alabamians think Birmingham is the state capitol. Sure, it may be Alabama's most-populated city, but it's not the state capital. Montgomery is.
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Even though we deal with mosquitoes in the fall, frigid temps in the winter, pollen in the spring and high humidy in the summer, we're still lucky to experience all four seasons.
Not a "soft drink" or "pop," but simply a "Coke."
Many times, Hollywood writers/directors paint Alabama in a negative light. Alabama isn't such a terrible place to live or visit, but thanks to what's shown on television and the big screen, it's perceived that way.
Then again, was there any doubt?
What are some things you wish the rest of the country knew about Alabama?
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