@neiltyson that's because, as a two syllable abbreviation, 'Vegas' is more effective.
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They actually do ...but it never leaves Vegas. RT
@neiltyson Los Angeles is often abbreviated "LA", but nobody abbreviates Las Vegas as "LV"Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson you just did son!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson That's cause LV makes you think of LV-426, which makes you think of creatures latching onto your face, which does sum up VegasThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson - yes they do, but only while in LV. The abbreviation stays there.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson ALMOST nobody...the LVPD certainly do.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson yes we do call it LV. Also, we call it Vegas, but nobody calls LA "Angeles"#latetothepartyThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson if someone is from Pennsylvania, it is often abbreviated in conversation as pronouncing 'p-a' not done for WV, KY, OH etc. etc.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson as a person from Los Angeles, I speak from experience when i say LA inhabitants are a bit more rushed than "LV" ones.#starbucksThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson You need 4 syllables to warrant an abbreviation.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson I assume that the extra syllable in "Angeles" is the reason our lazy species uses the term "L.A.".Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson yes we do. That's how all locals abbreviate it.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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