You Know You're in Washington When...: 101 Quintessential Places, People, Events, Customs, Lingo, and Eats of the Evergreen State

You Know You're in Washington When...: 101 Quintessential Places, People, Events, Customs, Lingo, and Eats of the Evergreen State Book Description

Washington has its own view of the world. Look through that lens and learn 101 quintessential people, places, events, eats, and traditions that help form the personality of the Evergreen State. You'll find out which fish tastes best soaked in lye, how flannel shirts came to symbolize the Seattle Sound, and what roads take you to the center of the universe. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a born-and-bred native, this book will make you smile as you discover what it really means to be in Washington.
Many worry that these United States are becoming too much like each other--
but Washingtonians know better. Fun for all ages, this trivia-cum-brag book highlights and celebrates the Evergreen State's history, traditions, cuisine, and lingo with humor.
For example, you know you're in Washington when...
* Geoducks don't quack
* You take sides in the Coffee Wars* It's illegal to kill a sasquatch* A flying saucer dominates the skyline* And more

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