Pennsylvania: Not Quite Lost, But Definitely Not the Beach
Ever looked at a map of the US and wondered, "Where on earth is Pennsylvania?" Well, fret no more, geography enthusiasts (and anyone who's ever gotten hopelessly turned around in Ikea), because we're about to crack the code on the Keystone State's location.
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The Great Pennsiclusive Mystery: Northeast or Mid-Atlantic?
This, my friends, is where things get interesting. Pennsylvania is like the middle child of US regions - it gets lumped in with both the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic.
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- East Coast Envy? The Northeast crew might claim Pennsylvania as one of their own, thanks to its proximity to states like New York and New Jersey. But Pennsylvania doesn't actually touch the Atlantic Ocean, so there's a bit of an impostor syndrome situation going on.
- Stuck in the Middle (Atlantic)?: The Mid-Atlantic crowd, on the other hand, welcomes Pennsylvania with open arms (and probably soft pretzels). This makes sense geographically, but Pennsylvania might feel a tad overshadowed by the bright lights of, well, New York City.
So, Northeast or Mid-Atlantic? The Answer is... ¯_(?)_/¯
Honestly, it depends on who you ask! There's no single, universally agreed-upon answer. Pennsylvania is a geographical chameleon, blending in with both regions.
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The important takeaway? Pennsylvania is awesome, and its location is part of what makes it unique. Who needs a label when you've got rolling hills, charming towns, and cheesesteaks that could knock a cowboy hat off (metaphorically speaking, of course).
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Still Confused? Don't Worry, We've Got You Covered
- "But I just need a simple answer!" We hear you. If you need a definitive answer for a pub trivia night or to settle a heated debate with your uncle, go with Mid-Atlantic.
- "I want to be fancy about it!" Impress everyone with, "Pennsylvania occupies a fascinating liminal space between the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions." Boom. Mic drop.
FAQ: Pennsylvania Placement Edition
How to find Pennsylvania on a map? Look for the state shaped like a giant Hershey Kiss (except with less chocolate and more Amish Country).
Tip: Write down what you learned.
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How to convince someone Pennsylvania is in the Northeast? Show them pictures of cheesesteaks and tell them they're practically the same as lobster rolls (it's a bold strategy, Cotton, let's see if it pays off).
How to convince someone Pennsylvania is in the Mid-Atlantic? Point out its proximity to Delaware and Maryland. Bonus points for mentioning the shared love of scrapple (a breakfast meat...acquired taste, let's just say).
How to avoid this whole debate altogether? Just agree that Pennsylvania is awesome, no matter which region it belongs to.
How to celebrate your newfound knowledge? Grab a hoagie (Philly cheesesteak for the uninitiated) and raise a glass to the geographically ambiguous, yet undeniably delicious, state of Pennsylvania!
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