The 13th step of the State Capitol Building (on the west side) happens to be situated exactly one mile (5280 feet) above sea level.
This slang for rubber bands in Pittsburgh speak.
Nickname for Atlanta that comes from the generally sticky-hot weather in the city.
While outsiders might assume you can borrow money from your buddy and he will lend it to you, in Wisconsin we borrow everything. i.e. "Can you borrow me ten bucks?" "No, sorry. I can't borrow it to you 'cuz then I won't have enough left for the brat fry."
1. Tonic is the common generic term in Boston for soft drink.
2. Soda
(noun) Common nickname for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, a daily newspaper.
865 is the area code for the Knoxville area, which spells V-O-L. This is no coincidence, but rather a homage paid to the beloved Volunteer sports teams in the Knoxville area.
Another name for a laundromat, taken from Houston's rich "Spanglish" vernacular.