SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — For half a month every year, one bar in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, transforms into "The most diverse bar for two to three weeks in the U.S.," said Richie Miller, Richmond, N.J.

That's because every August the Little League World Series draws folks from all over the country and the world. And the Mountaineer Lounge is just a few blocks away from the Little League Complex.

"Puerto Rico's been here, Aruba's been here, Canada's here, Japan's right here right now, and then we also have people that come in from the United States, naturally, Illinois has been here quite a bit," said Jessica Clark, Mountaineer Lounge manager.

During this time of year, conversation transcends culture.

"Last year, we were talking and sitting with some people in Mexico. It's jus

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