When Kent, who lives in Illinois, visited his cousins in Los Angeles, he got a confused look when he asked them if they had any "pop." After a few seconds, his aunt said, "Oh, you want a soda!" Geography can account for linguistic differences like this.

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Yes, different regions of the United States often have unique linguistic differences, such as varying terminology for soft drinks (soda, pop, coke, etc.).

When Kent, Who Lives in Illinois, Visited His Cousins in Los