The 411

sarah. word.: "California is a huge, vast state with a wide range of climates, terrains, flora, fauna, and most certainly lifestyles, all of which go through some sort of metamorphosis along the 101. Yes, I just said 'the 101.' If you're from California, you'll understand."

I have to say, this California propensity is the one I find the strangest. On my first visit, it took me a couple of days to figure out what the heck everyone was talking about all the time. It's a small difference, but it's highly disorienting when you've never heard it before.