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The text discusses the city of Vancouver, Washington, highlighting its history and unique aspects. Key points include:
- Vancouver, Washington has a rich history dating back to the time of First Nations and was founded as Fort Vancouver by the Hudson Bay Company in 1825.
- The city is older than Vancouver, British Columbia, and has been called Vancouver longer.
- Vancouver, Washington was partially featured in the film "50 Shades of Grey."
- Despite being 100 km from the ocean, Vancouver has an ocean port on the Columbia River.
- A mix-up involving a lost woman with a grenade led to the closure of the U.S.-Canada border near Vancouver.
- The city's nickname is "The Couve," embraced by its tourism agency.
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