10 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Maryland Do
Jamie Alvarenga
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Every state has its quirks, including Maryland. While Marylanders see these things as everyday occurrences, to an outsider, they may seem weird. The following are a few strange traits Maryland residents may possess but wholeheartedly embrace with pride.
1) They are obsessed with calling Maryland "America in miniature."
2) They wear their flag
3) They eat crab EVERYTHING
4) They shout "O" during the national anthem
5) They own SO MUCH PURPLE.
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6) And they refuse to wear black and gold
7) They are really into Renn Fest
8) They have no use for these "essential" crab-picking items
9) They're just really into the Civil War, okay?
10) Old Bay is their answer to everything
Life in Maryland wouldn't be the same if we didn't have such beautiful areas to explore, like the C&O Canal Towpath:
Maryland residents are familiar with each of these quirky items. What are other peculiar things only people from Maryland do? Share your experiences about living in Maryland in the comments!
Then, check out this list of weird phrases Marylanders say that might make you think we have our own language.
13 Phrases That Will Make You Swear Marylanders Have Their Own Language
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