However, state law requires all Arizona city names to be at least three letters long, so the unofficial "Y" couldn't be used. Residents came up with Why and it's been that way ever since.

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Arizona has its fair share of oddly named cities and towns scattered across the state. Strawberry often takes people by Surprise. Top-of-the-World leaves many wondering, Why? And Nothing prepares ...