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Dover, Delaware

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The Resume

    (1717- )
    Capital of Delaware
    Founded by William Penn
    Population about 32,000 (2000)

Why Dover, Delaware might be annoying:

    Although Wilmington is the larger city, Dover is the capital.
    It is considered a government and military town.
    It is one of five state capitals not to have an interstate pass through.
    It had mixed opinions on slavery during the 19th century.
    Like many cities on the Atlantic Coast, they are prone to hurricanes and tropical storms.
    It had a huge Quaker population during the 19th century.
    It was referenced in the Garth Brooks song 'Cold Shoulder.'

Why Dover, Delaware might not be annoying:

    It has a volunteer fire department.
    It is home to NASCAR stock car races twice a year, which gives a big boost to the city's economy.
    It is home to the Dover Air Force Base.
    It played a role in the Underground Railroad movement.
    It is one of the state's historical cities.
    Cesar Rodney, a historical figure in the American Revolution was born here.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 65.79% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 67 Votes: 53.73% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 112 Votes: 50.89% Annoying