12 Reasons Why People In Missouri Are Unbelievably Tough
Missourians are friendly, helpful people. But don’t associate that with weakness. Here are some ways that they prove they are really tough.
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"Some signs are unnecessary." -Matt Ridings
The end of 2015 brought a ridiculous amount of rain. With it, lots of flooding. We are still recovering.
The end of 2015 brought a ridiculous amount of rain. With it, lots of flooding. We are still recovering.
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And this could happen the day after record warm temperatures.
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Strong values pass through generations.
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The New Madrid fault system caused four of the largest North American earthquakes in recorded history, all within a three-month period between December 1811 and February 1812. Frequent smaller earthquakes have occurred since then and the risk of larger earthquakes in the future is very real.
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No matter what your belief system, Missourians are willing to stand up and be heard.
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The Katy Trail covers much of the state and is one of the best biking trails around.
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Especially in St. Louis and Kansas City.
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We may even have first hand knowledge and experience in bringing food from "farm to table."
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All the crazy weather and all the traffic create massive potholes. They can be a bit of a pain, but are also dangerous and hard on your car.
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Deer are plentiful and for some reason they can't stay off the roads. We really have to watch for them, especially at night.
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Pollen. Dust. Ragweed. Mold. You name it, you'll probably find it here. AAACHOOO!
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Folks in Joplin won't soon forget the big one in 2011. When they come, we hang tight and pick up the pieces after as a community.
What are some other things that make Missourians tough? Do you agree with these observations?
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