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Juneau, Alaska

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The Resume

    (October 18, 1880- )
    Founded by Joseph Juneau
    Capital of Alaska
    Population is 30,711 (2005)

Why Juneau, Alaska might be annoying:

    Its name leads to frustrating misunderstandings ('What is the capital of Alaska?' 'Juneau.' 'No I don't, asshole, now tell me!').
    It was named after a Canadian gold prospector.
    Even though it is the capital of Alaska, it is not attached to the mainland.
    Its people refer to the state office building as the 'S.O.B.'
    There is no road or bridge leading in, so everything needs to be shipped or flown in.
    Like most of Alaska, the cost of living is high (even higher due to its seclusion).
    At one time its speed limit was 8 MPH.
    The 'Birdman of Alcatraz' (Robert Franklin Stroud) lived here.
    Its average annual snowfall is 101 inches.
    Its average summer high temperature is 65° Fahrenheit (Baked Alaska).
    There is a bronze statue depicting pelicans (not native to Alaska) in front of its Federal Building. It was meant for Florida but somehow ended up in Juneau.
    It is located in a borough, which is really the same thing as a county.

Why Juneau, Alaska might not be annoying:

    Since it incorporated with the City of Douglas and the Greater Juneau Borough, it is one of the country's largest cities. It's land area is greater than the state of Delaware.
    It is one of the more beautiful state capitals, with many natural wonders within walking distance.
    Its citizens are environmentally aware.
    It is a popular destination for cruise ships. Annually, over 1 million tourists visit Juneau.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 25 Votes: 8.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 15.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 39 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 99 Votes: 34.34% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 160 Votes: 43.12% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 151 Votes: 43.71% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 169 Votes: 44.38% Annoying