What's your home town famous for? - Page 5

Duxxy · 06-24-2004, 02:19 PM

My hometown of Sudbury, Ontario Canada is famous for:

Being formed by an asteriod 1.85 billion years ago. We refer to it as the Subury Basin - or the Nickel Basin. The asteroid 6 to 12 miles in diameter slammed into Earth, "The moment of impact was so great that it carved out an area 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) deep,"
*The space rock rolled through the area and cracked our planet's crust, producing a mother lode of nickel, copper and platinum.
*10% of the world's nickel is extracted right here in Sudbury.
*In 1938, some of Sudbury's nickel was used to help construct the Statue of Liberty. Some was used to build a roof for the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C
*in 1963 NASA was trying to re-create the surface of the moon for Apollo astronauts to use for their training... they did it right here in Sudbury (the landscape has changed since then)
* In the 1970s, the town had the reputation as the biggest producer of acid rain-causing chemicals in North America.

*The Sudbury Neutrino Labratory (a joint effort between the US, UK and Canada) is located here .. 6800 feet underground in an old mine.SNO
I can't think of any famous people that come from here
Michelle Wright (country singer) did spend her teenage years here, but that's about it.

oh! I almost forgot the most embarassing thing!!

Big Nickel Fast Facts
The Big Nickel is the largest coin in the world.
It was constructed in 1964.
It is an identical, enlarged replica of the 1951 Canadian nickel.
Heads is King George VI, Canada’s monarch in 1951.
Tails is a stylized nickel refinery with one large stack.
The Big Nickel weighs close to 13,000 kilograms (approximately 13 tons).
It stands nine metres (30 feet) high.
It is 61 centimetres (24 inches) thick.
It is about 64,607,747 times the size of a Canadian nickel.

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Matt64 · 06-24-2004, 02:25 PM

Vancouver BC

3rd Largest City in Canada
The original home of The X-Files
The Vancouver Canucks
Former home of one of two Canadian NBA teams, The Vancouver Grizzlies :rolleyes
Being one of the most Multicultural cities in the world.
Been ranked as the best city in the world to live for a number of years.
Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Home of EXPO 1986

Tirlittan · 06-24-2004, 04:38 PM

My hometown, Kajaani, Finland is known for the possibility to flyfish right in the heart of the town by the old Kajaani castle ruins. Yeah, the guys really stand there casting in downtown, and it seems like the tourists find this very exotic.
Also, Kajaani is the hometown of the president UKK (he was president for 25 years, no wonder I thought he was the king when I was a kid), and one of the most important poets of our country (Eino Leino), and the writer of our national epic (Elias Lönnrot, Kalevala). Quite a lot of important Finnish literature has been written in my neighborhood, perhaps because there was nothing else to do in the wilderness during the long winter nights.

KJC 13 · 06-24-2004, 05:26 PM

Charlevoix, Michigan

Home of the World's Largest Cherry Pie - no kidding. don't know if we still hold the record, but in the mid 70's we did (there something to be proud of huh?)

The Castle - which use to put on lots of great concerts.

Now Home to John-Benet Ramsey's parents.

Also know as Charlevoix the Beautiful (it really is!)

And a terrific place to grow up!

ToothDoc · 06-24-2004, 07:19 PM

My hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana

Let's see
Mardi Gras
24/7/365 party
French Quarter
Bourbon Street
New Orleans Saints
Food, Food and more great Food
Potholes in all the streets
Flooding with every rain shower lasting more than 20 mins.
Heat/Humidity
Elevation of city is below sea level
Jazz

the list goes on and on.

toothdoc

Clipse · 06-24-2004, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt64

Vancouver BC

3rd Largest City in Canada

The Vancouver Canucks
Being one of the most Multicultural cities in the world.
Been ranked as the best city in the world to live for a number of years.
Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Home of EXPO 1986

I was born in Surrey, B.C.:
Know for the girls nicknamed around here the "Surrey sluts" we stay away from them
Has the most stolen cars out of any city in North America

I now live in Abbotsford, B.C.:
Has the most churches per capita in the world
Famous Rotary Stadium which has held many big events
Has a big hockey tournament every year where guys like Forsberg have played in
Offers nothing for people my age
I want to get the hell out

queenb · 06-24-2004, 07:31 PM

The only thing in my hometown that I've ever heard anyone mention was probably known only to Middle Georgians... a really big mill outlet for socks and underwear

Come on folks, there weren't outlet malls on every corner in the early 60's!

Boredom · 06-24-2004, 07:48 PM

Asheville is famous for being the 'Freak Capital of the US' a few years back. That and we're apparently known because we're a retirement community. Interesting mix, huh?

Matt64 · 06-24-2004, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipse

I was born in Surrey, B.C.:
Know for the girls nicknamed around here the "Surrey sluts" we stay away from them
Has the most stolen cars out of any city in North America

I now live in Abbotsford, B.C.:
Has the most churches per capita in the world
Famous Rotary Stadium which has held many big events
Has a big hockey tournament every year where guys like Forsberg have played in
Offers nothing for people my age
I want to get the hell out

This is obviously only funny to other people in the Lower Mainland because we know where Surrey and Abbotsford are in relation to one another.. I just think in that context all 3 of the bolded sections are extremely hilarious.

kitschcakes · 06-24-2004, 08:19 PM

My hometown is famous for:

A John Cusack movie of the same title ("Grosse Pointe Blank").
The Ford Estate
The Virgin Suicides and Middlesex take place there...

06-24-2004, 02:19 PM	#41
Duxxy Wash your damn hands Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: looking for a deal on evilBay Posts: 5,366	My hometown of Sudbury, Ontario Canada is famous for: Being formed by an asteriod 1.85 billion years ago. We refer to it as the Subury Basin - or the Nickel Basin. The asteroid 6 to 12 miles in diameter slammed into Earth, "The moment of impact was so great that it carved out an area 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) deep," The space rock rolled through the area and cracked our planet's crust, producing a mother lode of nickel, copper and platinum. 10% of the world's nickel is extracted right here in Sudbury. In 1938, some of Sudbury's nickel was used to help construct the Statue of Liberty. Some was used to build a roof for the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C in 1963 NASA was trying to re-create the surface of the moon for Apollo astronauts to use for their training... they did it right here in Sudbury (the landscape has changed since then) * In the 1970s, the town had the reputation as the biggest producer of acid rain-causing chemicals in North America. The Sudbury Neutrino Labratory (a joint effort between the US, UK and Canada) is located here .. 6800 feet underground in an old mine.SNO I can't think of any famous people that come from here Michelle Wright (country singer) did spend her teenage years here, but that's about it. oh! I almost forgot the most embarassing thing!! Big Nickel Fast Facts The Big Nickel is the largest coin in the world. It was constructed in 1964. It is an identical, enlarged replica of the 1951 Canadian nickel. Heads is King George VI, Canada’s monarch in 1951. Tails is a stylized nickel refinery with one large stack. The Big Nickel weighs close to 13,000 kilograms (approximately 13 tons). It stands nine metres (30 feet) high. It is 61 centimetres (24 inches) thick. It is about 64,607,747 times the size of a Canadian nickel. __________________ Wash Your Hands!! Keep the world healthy.* Last edited by Duxxy; 06-24-2004 at 02:23 PM.

06-24-2004, 04:38 PM	#43
Tirlittan Under Investigation Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,084	My hometown, Kajaani, Finland is known for the possibility to flyfish right in the heart of the town by the old Kajaani castle ruins. Yeah, the guys really stand there casting in downtown, and it seems like the tourists find this very exotic. Also, Kajaani is the hometown of the president UKK (he was president for 25 years, no wonder I thought he was the king when I was a kid), and one of the most important poets of our country (Eino Leino), and the writer of our national epic (Elias Lönnrot, Kalevala). Quite a lot of important Finnish literature has been written in my neighborhood, perhaps because there was nothing else to do in the wilderness during the long winter nights. __________________ ps. This is just my opinion in the matter.

06-24-2004, 07:31 PM	#47
queenb Miz Smarty Britches Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: third shack on the right Age: 48 Posts: 4,569	The only thing in my hometown that I've ever heard anyone mention was probably known only to Middle Georgians... a really big mill outlet for socks and underwear Come on folks, there weren't outlet malls on every corner in the early 60's! __________________ . Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, dogs are from Pluto, and cars are from Saturn and Mercury. Ease America's dependance on foreign oil-sign the petition http://drillheredrillnow.com

06-24-2004, 08:19 PM	#50
kitschcakes Neutiquam erro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cali Posts: 287	My hometown is famous for: A John Cusack movie of the same title ("Grosse Pointe Blank"). The Ford Estate The Virgin Suicides and Middlesex take place there... __________________ My LJ: A World Without Poop +++

06-24-2004, 02:25 PM	#42
Matt64 Not caring is fun! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto Age: 27 Posts: 1,198	Vancouver BC 3rd Largest City in Canada The original home of The X-Files The Vancouver Canucks Former home of one of two Canadian NBA teams, The Vancouver Grizzlies :rolleyes Being one of the most Multicultural cities in the world. Been ranked as the best city in the world to live for a number of years. Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Home of EXPO 1986

06-24-2004, 05:26 PM	#44
KJC 13 FORT Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 45	Charlevoix, Michigan Home of the World's Largest Cherry Pie - no kidding. don't know if we still hold the record, but in the mid 70's we did (there something to be proud of huh?) The Castle - which use to put on lots of great concerts. Now Home to John-Benet Ramsey's parents. Also know as Charlevoix the Beautiful (it really is!) And a terrific place to grow up!

06-24-2004, 07:19 PM	#45
ToothDoc Former Exile :o) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding behind a 2nd molar. Posts: 554	My hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Let's see Mardi Gras 24/7/365 party French Quarter Bourbon Street New Orleans Saints Food, Food and more great Food Potholes in all the streets Flooding with every rain shower lasting more than 20 mins. Heat/Humidity Elevation of city is below sea level Jazz the list goes on and on. toothdoc

06-24-2004, 07:48 PM	#48
Boredom Nerds Just Wanna Have Fun Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Where Ricky Martin Can't Find Me Posts: 3,234	Asheville is famous for being the 'Freak Capital of the US' a few years back. That and we're apparently known because we're a retirement community. Interesting mix, huh?