Wonder what it’s like living in Arizona? From the ASU vs. UA rivalry to the very strong opinion that Sonoran dogs are the best kinds of hot dogs, there are several things about Arizona life that residents tend to disagree on. Here are 10 of the top hills everyone from Arizona is willing to die on:

1. Sonoran dogs > regular hot dogs

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There's just something about the combination of a bacon-wrapped hot dog, pinto beans, and all the other fixings... and don't even get us started on that fluffy bolillo bun that holds it all together. Find out where you can get the best Sonoran hot dogs in Arizona no matter where you are visiting or living in Arizona.

2. We'll take the dry desert heat over humidity any day.

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Another interesting tidbit about life in Arizona? Summer nights actually aren't too bad - much better than feeling like there's a wet blanket over us, anyway. And thankfully, there are lots of ways to beat the heat in Arizona.

3. Speaking of summer, we actually look forward to monsoon season while living in Arizona.

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Not only does it provide some relief from the scorching heat, but the storms are quite spectacular to watch. While rare, there have also been some Arizona winter storms.

4. There are two camps: people who say "haboob," and people who say "dust storm."

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Both sides of the fence are usually very opinionated. Where do you stand on this controversial Arizona life topic?

5. Parking far away from the entrance to a store is worth it to keep the car shaded.

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Although we're accustomed to our steering wheels feeling like they've been dipped into a volcano, one of the most shared facts about Arizona is that we prefer to avoid that scenario if at all possible.

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6. You either root for the Sun Devils or the Wildcats (but never both).

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The ASU vs. UA rivalry is a very real part of life in Arizona. Do you chant "Bear down" or "Fork 'em?" Read further on about colleges in Arizona.

7. It's about time the rest of the country got on board with shunning Daylight Saving Time.

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Losing an hour of sleep every spring? No thank you (even if it's just for one night). Get some more reasons why Arizona does not do daylight saving.

8. Anything below 75 degrees is definitely sweater weather.

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We'll admit one of the most interesting facts about Arizona: those of us who live down south aren't equipped to deal with the cold - but can you blame us? When it's triple digits for half of the year, we're basically reptiles. Learn about a time when it got very cold in Arizona.

9. Winters in Arizona are the best winters.

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Where else can you enjoy a winter wonderland up north and warm, sunny bliss in the south? Find out more about winter in Arizona.

10. The stuff other states try to pass off as Mexican food is blasphemy.

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If it didn't come from a longstanding, family-owned Arizona hole-in-the-wall, we don't want it. This is one thing about living in Arizona that is felt by most. Consider vsiting Tucson for some of the best Mexican food in the state.

How many of these opinions do you hold about life in Arizona? Are there any other facts about Arizona that you can share? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

Consider staying a few nights in Arizona if you aren’t a native. Check out what Extended Stay America has for accommodations.

In the mood for some laughs? Take a look at some of these jokes about Arizona that are actually funny.

9 Hilarious Inside Jokes You’ll Only Appreciate If You Hail From Arizona

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