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Auburn, Washington

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Why Auburn, Washington might be annoying:

    It was originally named 'Slaughter' for two years until it was changed to Auburn.
    It is located close to an active volcano, Mount Rainier, having been built on an ancient lahar deposit.
    It was prone to flooding due to its location by the Green and White Rivers until two dams were built.
    Its nickname is 'A-Town.'
    Most of the city is in King County while a small part of it is in Pierce County.
    It had a reputation of having xenophobia by moving its Japanese-American population to internment camps during World War II.
    Youtuber Onision was born here.

Why Auburn, Washington might not be annoying:

    It got its name from Auburn, New York due its involvement in hops farming.
    It has bike trails, golf courses, fishing areas and other opportunities for people who are into the outdoors.
    Its entertainment experiences occur at the White River Amphitheater and the Muckleshoot Casino.
    Boeing has the world's largest airplane parts plant here.
    The state's only thoroughbred racetrack, Emerald Downs, got its name from the city of Seattle's nickname 'The Emerald City.'
    Since 1966, it has hosted one of the largest Veterans Day parades located west of the Mississippi River.
    Architect Minoru Yamasaki grew up here.

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