In Alabama, "Coke" could mean any kind of soda . Barbecue isn't just a meal, it's a belief system.

There are just a few of the " hills Alabamians are willing to die on ," according to a recent list from the travel site OnlyInYourState.

OnlyInYourState, a popular digital travel guide known for spotlighting regional gems, recently compiled a list of 8 "cultural hills" that Alabamians passionately defend. While you'll get a chuckle or two in there, it offers a look at how food, language and state pride shape identity in the South.

Curious want makes an Alabamian dig in their heels? These eight cultural "hills" are where they take a stand.

Everything is a "Coke"

OnlyInYourState lists Alabama's soda lingo as a cultural must-know. Ask for a soda, and you'll be asked, "What kind of Coke?

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