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    There's not much to say about Russellville other than it has a nuclear power plant <333

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    THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD

    Quote Originally Posted by Philadelphia on Wikipedia
    A commercial, educational, and cultural center, the city was once the second-largest in the British Empire[4] (after London), and the social and geographical center of the original 13 American colonies. Ben Franklin took a large role in Philadelphia's early rise to prominence. It was in this city that many of the ideas, and subsequent actions, gave birth to the American Revolution and American Independence, making Philadelphia a centerpiece of early American history. It was the most populous city of the young United States, although by the first census in 1790, New York City had overtaken it. Philadelphia served as one of the nation's many capitals during the Revolutionary War and after. Following the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, it was the temporary national capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington, DC was under construction.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wikipedia
    Torrance is a city located in the South Bay (southwestern) region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Torrance's 1.5 miles of attractive beach coastline is less well-known than those of its immediate neighbors to the North, Redondo Beach, or to the South, Palos Verdes Estates. As of the 2009 California Population Estimate, the city's population was 149,111; the eighth largest city in Los Angeles County and the 35th largest in the state of California. Incorporated in 1921, Torrance enjoys a pleasant year-round climate with warm temperatures, sea breezes, low humidity and an average rainfall of 12.55 inches per year. This residential city has 90,000 street trees. A city of diverse residents, flourishing businesses and safe communities, Torrance exemplifies its motto, "a balanced city."
    I recall it being a lovely city but it had some pretty ghetto areas back when I was growing up. Overall though it was a very clean, well kept city with very nice schools and parks.

    Man I miss California.

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    I grew up in Glen Levit, NB. All Wiki has to say is:

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    Glen Levit is an unincorporated community in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    Apparently it is named after the Scottish town of Glenlivet. :/

    Also, it has a population in the hundreds, not too sure how many exactly since we're so small.

    The nearest city is Campbellton:

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    Campbellton (2006 population 7,384) is a Canadian city in Restigouche County, New Brunswick.[4]

    Situated on the south bank of the Restigouche River opposite Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec, Campbellton was officially incorporated in 1889 and achieved city status in 1958.

    Forestry and tourism are major industries in the regional economy, while a pulp mill in nearby Atholville is the largest single employer in the area. As part of the tourim "industry", wealthy sportfishermen seeking Atlantic Salmon flock to the scenic Restigouche Valley every summer. The region sees extensive annual snowfall. Alpine and Nordic ski facilities at Sugarloaf Provincial Park provide winter recreation opportunities for both visitors and local residents.

    Campbellton is also a retail and service centre for Restigouche County and the Gaspé Peninsula.
    It was here that the Battle of the Restigouche, the final naval battle between the English and French for the possession of North America, was waged in 1760, marking a turning point for the settlement.
    Population of roughly 7384 people (2006).

    My county, Resitgouche, has a population of roughly 33 834 (2006) in an area of 8 577.47 km(squared). Yeah, I am a small town, rural boy~


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    Quote Originally Posted by Columbia, Tennessee Wikipdeia
    A year after the organization of Maury County in 1807, Columbia was laid out in 1808 and lots were sold. The original town, on the south bank of the Duck River, consisted of only four blocks. The town was incorporated in 1817. For years, it was the county seat of the richest county in agricultural wealth in the state. Today, it is an important tourist destination, most of whom are drawn by the numerous historic sites in the area. Attractions include the James K. Polk Home, the Columbia Athenaeum, Mule Day, and nearby plantation homes.
    Quote Originally Posted by Columbia, Tennessee Wikipedia
    In 1946, a race riot dubbed 'The Columbia Race Riot' occurred in the county seat, Columbia, TN.
    A fight between James Stephenson, a black Navy veteran, and a white shopkeeper apparently ignited the event, and later that same day there was shooting, fighting, and rioting between whites and blacks in a part of Columbia known as "Mink Slide", a name for the black business district. Several people were eventually charged with rioting and attempted murder; the main attorney who arrived in Columbia to defend Stephenson in the case was Thurgood Marshall, who would later become the first black United States Supreme Court justice.
    We had Hannah Montana the movie filmed downtown. WE WIN.
    We also had James K. Polk, 11th president I believe; Lynnette Cole who was Miss USA 2000; and Sterling Marlin, for all you NASCAR fans.
    You always said I looked grumpy. But those were the happiest days of my life.

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    I'm not sure what that thing is that's leaning, or why it's leaning. Maybe Breine's Troll's rock bounced off of it before landing there.
    Haha, yes maybe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miss_Lulu View Post

    We had Hannah Montana the movie filmed downtown. WE WIN.
    Wasn't that a character from Family guy?


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    I'm not gonna give bios on where I was born, cause it sucks: Grimsby

    It's the built up area in the small block on the coast of the Humber (the river at the top)
    I made one myself for a change! Although you can probably tell that..

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    Heidelberg!

    Heidelberg is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As of 2008, over 145,000 people live within the city's 109 square kilometres (42 sq mi) area.

    Approximately 1,000,000 years ago, the "Heidelberg Man", whose jaw-bone was discovered in 1907, the earliest evidence of human life in Europe, died at nearby Mauer.

    In the 5th century BC, there was a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of worship on the Heiligenberg, or "Mountain of Saints". Both places can still be identified.

    In 40 AD, a fort was built and occupied by the 24th Roman cohort and the 2nd Cyrenaican cohort (CCG XXIIII and CCH II CYR). The Romans built and maintained castra (permanent camps) and a signalling tower on the bank of the Neckar and built a bridge with wooden top on stone pillars across the river Neckar. The first civilian settlements would develop under the protection of the camp. The Romans remained until 260 AD, when the camp was conquered by German tribes.


    The first reference to Heidelberg can be found in a document in Schönau Abbey dated to 1196. This is considered the founding date for Heidelberg.
    Also has one of if not the best University's in Germany, but unfortunately is pretty much Sciences and Medicine only (no good for me):

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    Way to get the answers for everyone's security questions, Rye... see, I know your game.
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    Next up: "Your mother's maiden name" forum game!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loony BoB View Post
    Way to get the answers for everyone's security questions, Rye... see, I know your game.


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    My Birth City:

    Karachi
    (Urdu: کراچی, Sindhi: ڪراچي, Karāchi) is the largest city, main seaport and the financial capital of Pakistan, and the capital of the province of Sindh. It is one of the largest cities in the world by population and the 20th largest metropolitan area in the world,[4] in terms of metropolitan population. It is Pakistan's premier centre of banking, industry, and trade. Karachi is also home to Pakistan's largest corporations, including those that are involved in textiles, shipping, automotive industry, entertainment, the arts, fashion, advertising, publishing, software development and medical research. The city is also a major hub of higher education in South Asia and the wider Islamic world.[5] Karachi was ranked as a Beta world city as of 2008[update].[6][7]

    Karachi enjoys its prominent position because of its geographical location on a bay, making it the financial capital of the country. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It was the original capital of Pakistan until the construction of Islamabad and is the location of the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim, one of the region's largest and busiest ports. The city's population increased dramatically at the time of independence, when hundreds of thousands of refugees from India, Bangladesh and other parts of South Asia came to settle in the city.

    Karachi city is spread over 3,530 km2 (1,360 sq mi) in area, almost five times bigger than Singapore. It is locally known as the "City of Lights" (روشنين جو شهر) for its liveliness, and the "City of the Quaid" (شهرِ قائد), having been the birth and burial place of Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah), the founder of Pakistan, who also made the city his home after Pakistan's independence.



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    Rainhill is a large village and civil parish of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, in Merseyside, England. It lies 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Prescot, 2.9 miles (4.7 km) south-southwest of St Helens, 3.7 miles (6.0 km) east-northeast of Huyton[3] and 9.3 miles (15 km) east of Liverpool city centre.

    Historically a part of Lancashire, Rainhill was formerly a township within the ecclesiastical parish of Prescot, and hundred of West Derby. Following the Local Government Act 1894, it became part of the Whiston Rural District.

    Rainhill is most famous for being the location of a pioneering competition to decide a suitable design for use on the new Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the world's first inter-city passenger railway which was routed through the village. The Rainhill Trials of 1829 resulted in the selection of Stephenson's Rocket as the world's first "modern" steam locomotive.
    I was born in Rainhill, lived there for a few years before moving to St Helens; all we're famous for in St Helens is our glass making, amazing rugby team Saints, and this guy:



    edit: oh and for this piece of crap which is within st helens,
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    I was born in plymouth, uk


    Honest to god i cannot remember the last time it was so sunny there lol

    Quote Originally Posted by Plymouth Wikipedia
    Upper Palaeolithic deposits, including bones of Homo sapiens, have been found in local caves,[5] and artifacts dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Iron Age have been found at Mount Batten showing that it was one of the main trading ports of the country at that time.[6] The settlement of Plympton, further up the River Plym than the current Plymouth, was also an early trading port, but the river silted up in the early 11th century and forced the mariners and merchants to settle at the current day Barbican near the river mouth. [7]

    At the time this village was called Sutton, meaning south town in Old English.[7] The name Plymouth, meaning "mouth of the River Plym" — the river name being a back-formation from Plympton ("Plum-tree town"),[8] was first mentioned in a Pipe Roll of 1211
    Quote Originally Posted by Plymouth Wiki Page
    During the 16th century locally produced wool was the major export commodity.[13] Plymouth was the home port for successful maritime traders, among them Sir John Hawkins, who led England's first foray into the Atlantic slave trade,[14] as well as Sir Francis Drake.[15] According to legend, Drake insisted on completing his game of bowls on the Hoe before engaging the Spanish Armada in 1588.[15] In 1620 the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World from Plymouth, establishing Plymouth Colony — the second English colony in what is now the United States of America.[16]
    Thats the 2 most interesting bits really lol

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