If you grew up in Norman, Oklahoma - or have ever lived there - you know a few truths about it. Whether it's that Norman houses the 3rd biggest Oklahoma high school rivalry or that every Saturday The Sooner Mall is crawling with middle schoolers on their first date, Norman is a place of its own. So, here are some little-known facts you've come to know about Norman.

1. People love to hang out behind the Circle K on Main Street.

Why is this a thing? I have no idea and I'm proud to say I never did it.

2. There is always construction somewhere. Always.

I honestly think it has something to do with the mafia.

3. Getting Chick-Fil-A outside of the mall calls for a celebration.

Could you even imagine if we still had to go inside the mall just to get delicious nugs?

4. Norman Music Festival is like a mini-Coachella.

It's when all the hipsters, hippies, and wannabees break out the crochet shirts and hemp pants. Don't believe me? Witness it for yourself every last weekend of April.

5. The water sucks. Unless you were born here. Then you really can't tell.

Most people raised in Norman really don't think about how bad the water tastes until someone from Texas who goes to OU points it out, which brings me to my next list item.

6. It's a general consensus that Lake Thunderbird is the perfect place to dump a body.

Some people have taken advantage of this.....

7. It's enjoyable to watch the tourists freak out about the Saturday 12 p.m. tornado siren.

It's a weekly thing we've come to accept as the "It's noon" siren!

8. The high school rivalry is a BIG deal.

We paint our cars and pee on the other school. My boyfriend in high school did that.

9. No matter how big of a hurry you're in, you will aways get stuck behind the train.

It's like clockwork.

10. Despite living in Tornado Alley, we never seem to get hit.

The rumor is we're protected by Native Americans. *Knocks on wood.*