9. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, unlike Pittsburg, Kansas, spells its name correctly, that is, with an “h”.

8. You get a chance to learn Pittsburghese, the city’s official dialect with words like, “dahntahn.” yunz, ‘n’at, warsh (as in launder clothing), and, of course, the Pittsburgh Stillers.

7. Children learning the facts of life, ask parents to bring them to Pittsburgh’s Strip District and are surprised at what they see.

6. It is easier to dance the polka in Pittsburgh than anywhere else -- especially if you are waiting in a long line for the bathroom.

5. There has never been a recall election in Pittsburgh.

4. The late Albert Einstein and David Ben Gurion once visited Pittsburgh.

3. Some Pittsburghers never heard of Albert Einstein and David Ben Gurion.

2. George Washington slept and ate in Pittsburgh -- and he became President!