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McTwist1260 t1_irfyq00 wrote

Decades ago I was going up to Rockford, Illinois and passed a sign that said “Chicago 100km / 62 mi”. It’s been one of the most useful signs I’ve ever seen.

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Jforjustice t1_irg0kon wrote

Been there too! Cool little town. I was the best man at a wedding there a few years back

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Toad32 t1_iric8yv wrote

Rockford is neither small or cool. It has near the highest crime rate and poverty levels in the state. To be fair it has a nice raceway and some of the people are cool.

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Jforjustice t1_irlbvb4 wrote

>Rockford is neither small or cool. It has near the highest crime rate and poverty levels in the state. To be fair it has a nice raceway and some of the people are cool.

interesting. we just passed thru town, stayed in an airbnb and were hosted at peoples' homes for dinner while there. it looked quaint and unassuming. i guess coming from the suburbs of NJ, any small town looks cool and interesting. maybe it's all the books I read or the places I wish I could roadtrip to. i had no idea regarding the crime rate and poverty.

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BobBelcher2021 t1_irhm1wf wrote

There are speed limit signs in Blaine, WA that include both km/h and mph.

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platyboi t1_irhonfq wrote

That makes sense, as it’s right by the canadian border.

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