Are You A Real West Virginian?

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1. Have you stargazed at... 
  • Calhoun County Park? One of the darkest places in the state.
  • Green Bank in Pocohantas County?
  • in the Canaan Valley in Tucker County?
 
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Does your Mountain State knowledge make the grade? We've compiled a list of things that every expert West Virginian should know, whether you're a native or a transplant. See how many things you've experienced and which ones will be experienced on your next adventure. Tally up your answers at the... see moreend, and if your scores pass muster you can live proud in the knowledge that you're a real West Virginian. see less

2. Who was the first American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics? (Hint: She's a West Virginian!)
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3. APPALACHIA: Is it "App-uh-latcha" or "App-uh-lay-sha?"
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4. Have you split firewood?Put on your protective gear, grab your maul and splitting wedge, and swing away. Stack it up to stay warm on chilly winter nights.
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5. Do you know who Senator Robert C. Byrd is?You'd be hard pressed to find a building in West Virginia not named after him. He was the longest serving U.S. Senator and powerful West Virginian on the national stage, bringing in many federal dollars and projects to the Mountain State.
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6. Can you sing "Take Me Home, Country Roads?"
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7. Have you ever made Sun Tea?(If not, here's how!) Ingredients: 1 large glass pitcher and 6-8 regular size tea bags1. Fill pitcher with 8 cups of cold water then add the tea bags. Seal with lid.2. Place pitcher in full sun (getting 2 to 3 hours, up to 4 hours if you prefer a stronger brew). 3. After brewing, strain and refrigerate until fully chilled. 4. Add ice cubes and any flavorings before serving. 
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8. Did you know that West Virginia's state flower is the rhododendron?
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9. Do you know the man behind the NBA logo?(Hint: he is a WVU grad!)
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10. Do you know whose birthday is June 20?
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11. Do you know how to tie a fly?
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12. Do you know how to correctly pronounce "Hurricane," a small town in West Virginia?"HURR-I-CUNN"
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13. Have you eaten a pepperoni roll?
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14. Have you been to these local breweries? 
  • Big Timber Brewing Company, Elkins
  • Bridge Brew Works, Fayetteville
  • Charleston Brewing Company, Charleston
  • Chestnut Brew Works, Morgantown
  • Lost River Brewing Company, Wardensville
  • Morgantown Brewing Company, Morgantown
  • Mountain State Brewing Company, Thomas
  • North End Tavern and Brewery, Parkersburg
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15. Do you know...Spruce Knob is the HIGHEST point in the state, whereas Harpers Ferry is the LOWEST point in the state?
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16. Can you dress the best dog?
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17. Do you know how to properly pronounce CABELL?"Cab-bull" 
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18. Do you know the Mothman?November 1966 was a strange month for Point Pleasant, as some encountered a creature described as a 7-foot being, shaped like a person but with large red eyes and wings. Named the Mothman, the creature reportedly made an abandoned TNT plant its lair. A month after initial sightings, the Silver Bridge across the Ohio River collapsed, killing more than 40 people. The film "The Mothman Prophecies" was inspired by these events.
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19. Can you exit a ski lift?
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20. Have you read the Telltale Lilac Bush? It's full of West Virginia ghost stories!
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21. Can you rock climb?
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22. Can you pack a backpack?You'll need: a poncho, snacks, maps, food, clothing, crew gear, a tent, sleeping bag, and water bottle. Do you have what it takes?
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23. Have you ever attended Bridge Day?Every year, thousands of people visit Fayetteville to celebrate the famous New River Gorge Bridge. Since 1980 on every third Saturday in October, participants and spectators gather at the bridge to commemorate its completion and celebrate by BASE jumping from the Bridge into the New River.
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24. Do you know how to properly pronounce MONONGAHELA?"Muh-nahn-guh-hee-luh"
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25. Have you experienced the wonders of Apple Butter by... 
  • Slathering it on a biscuit?
  • Using it for your cake recipes instead of using oil?
  • Put a dollop in your morning oatmeal?
  • Use it instead of mayo on a turkey sandwich?
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Have you stargazed at... Calhoun County Park? One of the...
Who was the first American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics?...
APPALACHIA: Is it "App-uh-latcha" or...
Have you split firewood?Put on your protective gear, grab your maul...
Do you know who Senator Robert C. Byrd is?You'd be hard pressed to...
Can you sing "Take Me Home, Country Roads?"
Have you ever made Sun Tea?(If not, here's how!) Ingredients:...
Did you know that West Virginia's state flower is the...
Do you know the man behind the NBA logo?(Hint: he is a WVU grad!)
Do you know whose birthday is June 20?
Do you know how to tie a fly?
Do you know how to correctly pronounce "Hurricane," a small...
Have you eaten a pepperoni roll?
Have you been to these local breweries? Big Timber Brewing...
Do you know...Spruce Knob is the HIGHEST point in the state, whereas...
Can you dress the best dog?
Do you know how to properly...
Do you know the Mothman?November 1966 was a strange month for Point...
Can you exit a ski lift?
Have you read the Telltale Lilac Bush? It's full of West Virginia...
Can you rock climb?
Can you pack a backpack?You'll need: a poncho, snacks, maps, food,...
Have you ever attended Bridge Day?Every year, thousands of people...
Do you know how to properly pronounce...
Have you experienced the wonders of Apple Butter by... Slathering...
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