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- Many old buildings and roads are built out of brick in St. Louis because the city was built on top of massive clay deposits in the soil. The clay also happened to be underneath a layer of coal. So, St. Louisans used the clay to make bricks and the coal to fire the kilns. The clay was such a high quality, that they were able to build solely with the bricks.
- St. Louis is one of the most inclusive places, with a wide variety of cultures and ethnicities calling STL home!
- St. Louis is ranked one of the most charitable cities in the United States; over one-third of its residents regularly volunteer in their community!
- St. Louis sports teams have some of the highest fan support ratings, no matter their standings!
- STL has beautiful parks and monuments. It is one of the most budget friendly places to visit!
- St. Louis has some of the most affordable housing in the United States!