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    I got this idea from the trivia thread. I think it deserves its own topic. This is a game for you to put a picture of a city up and others guess what and where it is. Ill start and whoever guesses right goes next.

    A not very known and very underestimated city.

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    somewhere in China?
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    Looks European

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seleukos View Post
    I got this idea from the trivia thread. I think it deserves its own topic. This is a game for you to put a picture of a city up and others guess what and where it is. Ill start and whoever guesses right goes next.

    PS. No cheating.

    A not very known and very underestimated city.

    Can we atleast have one or two clues? This is next to impossible otherwise. And how exactly can we cheat? Unless we are not allowed to participate if we live in the photographed city.

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    Maybe give a hint about what is typical about that city ? Culture, food ?
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    Shangai

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    Its west coast US. It has a very liberal and artsy nature. Sorry I started out so hard. Metro population of about 3 million. Its known for its numerous bridges.

    Another picture.
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    San Francisco?

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    No. Kinda similar attitude though.

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    looks like Oakland, that San Francisco hint gave it away if I got it right, can I post one if I'm right

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    Neither are right, Oakland is way off. Its also well known for its food scene and its very random weather. It has the worlds best metro transportation system.
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    Its Portland, Ore.

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    Yep. Your turn but dont make it quite so hard as mine.
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    Go ahead whoever likes, I dont mind

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    One of my favorite cities.

    Hint, not in USA.




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    Dubai, UAE?


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    Istanbul?
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    Vancouver?
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