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(1614- )
Discovered by Captain John Smith
Founded in 1630
Named after a town in England which was named after the patron Saint of Fishing, Saint Botolph
Has a population of 589,141 (from the 2000 U.S. Census)
Capital of Massachusetts
Largest City in Massachusetts and New England
Home to many people of Irish descent
Known as 'Beantown'
Where several key events of the American Revolution occurred, including the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
Home of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics
The New England Patriots play in nearby Foxboro, Massachusetts
Original home of the Atlanta Braves
Why Boston, Massachusetts might be annoying
The Boston Red Sox.
They have had a reputation for being a racist city, despite being located in the northeast United States.
They had a road project, known as 'The Big Dig,' which lasted years past its original date of completion and cost over 14 billion dollars (from an original estimate of 2.6 billion).
Its residents have strange accents.
They had devastating fires in 1760 and 1872.
The planes that hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 originated in Boston.
Their local sports fans have been known to riot after winning major sports events.
Why Boston, Massachusetts might not be annoying
There are over 50 colleges and universities in their metro area, giving it a reputation as an esteemed college town.
The Celtics have more titles (sixteen) that any other NBA team.
They are known for their baked beans.
It is home to the Boston Marathon, the longest running annual marathon in the world.
It is the home of the world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra.
They have the oldest public park in America (Boston Common).
It was the location of the TV shows Cheers, St. Elsewhere and many shows produced by David E. Kelley.
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 157 Votes: 66.88% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 193 Votes: 47.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 90 Votes: 45.56% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 113 Votes: 68.14% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 186 Votes: 52.15% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 354 Votes: 54.80% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 368 Votes: 48.91% Annoying
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