8 Strange Habits That Follow You For Life After Living In The Hawkeye State
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Kim Magaraci
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Iowans are easy to spot from a mile away – particularly if you grew up here in the Hawkeye State! Below are a few habits we’ve noticed that follow us for life… do any of them seem familiar to you?
Around here, we go gravel whenever we can. Not only does it make for a more scenic drive, but it’s the easiest way to avoid traffic, and prove to your passengers that you totally know where you’re going.
Even if you don’t like football, you’ll always know who won the game when Iowa State plays University of Iowa. These games are practically state holidays.
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Doesn’t matter what state you’re in or where you’re dining. If it’s a weekend, you want to know about their prime rib.
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Did you know that Hoover was born here? Or that Jesse James’ first train robbery was in Iowa? Oh, and that famous American Gothic house is actually still standing here! Of course you knew all that - and so does anyone else who’s spent some time with you.
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When you head to a state that doesn’t seem to care about their State Fair, it’s always a bit of a surprise. We’re still excited about the Butter Cow over here.
"Iowa - but not like, the flat cornfield part!" is a pretty common way to tell someone where you’re from (if you’re NOT from the "flat cornfield part")
We might make jokes about being such a corn-y state, but when it comes down to it, there’s nothing quite like grilling up fresh summer corn to make you feel at home.
What funny Iowa habits follow you around? Tell us in the comments below!
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