You Know You're From Maryland If You've Experienced These 13 Rites Of Passage
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Jamie Alvarenga
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Everyone experiences great milestones in life but Marylanders take it to a whole other level. These 13 rites of passage are vital for growing up and living in the Old Line State. So, have you competed all of your Maryland rites of passage? 🙂
Do you remember the first time you drove across the Bay Bridge? I don't know about you, but for me it was horrifying, nerve-racking, yet downright exciting.
The day you figure out how to perfectly twist the joints so the meat slides right out is a victorious day, indeed.
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If you haven't tried Old Bay on fries, eggs, or corn, you haven't lived.
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For many Maryland families, Ocean City is a beloved annual tradition.
When I learned about putting vinegar on fries, my life was forever changed.
Perhaps you took a field trip to the Maryland Zoo or National Aquarium as a kid. And perhaps you then decided to return again and again or even make the city your home.
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You probably know someone who regularly participates in these events, too.
Visiting Antietam Battlefield is a humbling experience.
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As a kid, all I wanted to do was pet the mules.
They live underground for years and then come to the surface in unnerving numbers.
Southerners say we're northern. Northerners say we're southern.
Ravens versus Redskins versus Steelers. Friendly smack talk is a vial part of football season.
We've all tried a sip of Natty Boh, whether we've liked it or not.
What other Maryland rites of passage would you add to the list? Feel free to share below!
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