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Originally Posted by Brianna
In the US we have the Mason-Dixon line that (sort of) defines North and South.
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Speaking of which, I grew up knowing that if there was a Waffle House nearby, you were north of the Mason-Dixon. If there was an IHOP, you were south.
Not so much anymore, they're spread out everywhere now. So much for
that compass.
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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl
Unemployment is higher, house prices are lower and supermarkets sell unbranded items in economy sized packs. Shopping trolleys live in canals and children's playgrounds are paved with broken glass. The local dialect is damn near unintelligible and the sound of a Southern accent brings hostile stares and accusations of snobbery. Football is worshipped and art is suspected. The people are clannish and sentimental - once accepted you are treated as family.
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This is how it is between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, too.
