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1. With I-80 starting on the east coast, early in the trip we run through a town that many a comedian has used for an extra laugh in their act. Fairleigh Dickinson University is bordering the river of the same name as the city. What town which the unique name does I-80 penetrate?
2. Interstate 80 starts out meandering through or near small cities for the first 25% of the journey. But it finally comes up between the suburban towns of Parma and Strongsville. Both are suburbs of a larger metropolis, home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a handful of hardluck professional sports teams. What is the main city of this heavily urban complex?
3. Continuing west along I-80, we come to a town with a decidedly Roman Catholic influence in the form of Notre Dame University in the city. With legends like Knute Rockne, Joe Montana, Raghib Ismail and "Rudy" Roettiger passing through its hallowed halls, I'm sure all of them took a walk through the home city at some point. What town is this?
4. Continuing west on I-80, we come to a state capital that is growing rapidly in population, mainly due to its insurance industry. In fact many media outlets dub it the new "Insurance capital of the United States". You can stop and see the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs at Principal Park, or enjoy some time at the greatest State Fair in the country. Where are we?
5. Moving on down the interstate highway, we reach a city that shares it metropolitan area with a city called Council Bluffs, while not even being in the same state. The city lies along the Missouri river and features a famous zoo, along with the headquarters of Berkshire Hathaway and its owner Warren Buffett. What city are we in?
6. Moving on down Interstate 80, we come to one of the most uniquely placed state capitals, residing in the southeastern-most county of the state. You can find the largest outdoor rodeo in the United States here, but at a population well under 100,000, they aren't able to maintain any professional sports teams. What city are we in?
7. This next city was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young, and is one of the most singular religious denominational cities in the United States. Originally a mining town, it has burgeoned into a city containing many opportunities for industry. You can't hear much jazz there, but you can go SEE some Jazz. What city are we in?
8. Our journey down I-80 leads us to "the biggest little city in the world". It held many other "titles" in its history, including gambling capital of the United States, and Divorce Capital of the World, but those titles have now since went away. But if you feel like it, you can still do either in this town. What city is it?
9. Moving on, Interstate 80 brings us to yet another state capital, and the fourth largest metropolitan area of its state. Founded as an agricultural town, it quickly grew due to the founded rumors of gold being in the area. Catch up on all that is going on by reading its newspaper, the Bee. What town have we set foot in?
10. We finally reach the end of Interstate 80, all that lies after it is the Pacific Ocean. And boy is it loaded with people, of large cities it is the second most densely populated. Always on the leading edge of change, it was the home of the hippie movement in its Haight Ashbury district. What town do we end our transcontinental journey in?
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