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4. Scratch Ankle, Alabama

With a name like Scratch Ankle, you might be wondering how residents named this small town in Alabama. According to local folklore, the title was inspired by black gnats. The small insects feasted on the ankles of residents who rolled up their pants to enjoy the afternoon breeze, leaving residents with itchy skin. Other versions of the story blame mosquitoes or fleas, but the sentiment remains.

Welcome to Alabama state sign along the roadside RAUL RODRIGUEZ / Getty Images

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