Did you know that your answers to just a handful of questions about the words you use can reveal where you grew up? Drawing from his viral New York Times quiz, Josh Katz presents an intriguing visual tour through the American vernacular, with colorful maps or photos on every page. The way you pronounce "pecan," what you call a long sandwich full of meats and cheeses, and whether you cut the grass or mow the lawn are also windows into the history of our nation, our regions, and our language.