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I'm not even American, and I can give you "Detroit" and "Flint" both in Michigan, off the top of my head.
by oneeyedpigeon 4y ago
I'm not even American, and I can give you "Detroit" and "Flint" both in Michigan, off the top of my head.
- OJFord 4y agoWell done? Obviously (?) I'm not saying nobody can, just thought I realised for a minute that I couldn't, then remembered the pair edited in. Fwiw I'm also not American, and have never heard of Flint. Also couldn't have told you Detroit was in Michigan anyway.
- oneeyedpigeon 4y agoSorry, I assumed you were American. In that case, I don't think it's all that rare not being able to name two cities in a state — IME, a lot of capital cities are well known, but not necessarily second cities, etc. I think the capitals are often presented alongside their state as pairs, so phrases like "Detroit, Michigan" just stick in the mind. I also probably know Detroit, Michigan from either Eminem or Motown. Flint, Michigan is definitely more obscure — I know that one from Michael Moore. I do have a bit of a love for Geography, place names, and US states in particular.