Northern Kentucky is its own special region. Not quite in Ohio, but not possessing enough southern charm to be like the rest of the state. It exists in a parallel universe where Skyline chili is an appropriate meal at any point in the day, at this point, it's basically coursing through your veins.

Here are 11 other signs that you grew up in the 859:

1. When people ask where you're from, you respond with the name of the county you live in

And you're irrationally proud of the county you come from. (We all know Boone is the best).

2. Opening Day is practically a holiday

3. You know that the Cincinnati airport isn't actually in Cincinnati

Hebron, Kentucky get's to claim the airport as its own.

4. Jumping back to chili, you know that Skyline beats Goldstar any day of the week

5. When you meet someone else from the area, you feel immediately connected in this weird way

6. You know that Florence Y'all water tower is the most important landmark in NKY

It's the Eiffel Tower of Northern Kentucky.

7. The Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of Lights is one of your most prized holiday traditions

8. You know the best gas stations are those that double as an ice cream shop

9. Fiona the hippo is your hero

Not only was Fiona what we needed after the loss of Harambe, but she is a QUEEN.

10. Corn hole is basically an Olympic sport where you're from

11. You have a frequent shopper card at this grocery store