A Tale Of Two Cities

My friend manages an Inn in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They had some American military bases nearby in World War Two, and a few years ago, they had a big event where families of those who served or died in the war came over to the UK to commemorate them. 

An American family was stopping at the Inn she manages, and at breakfast, they asked:

Guest: “Did they name the town Boston after the city in the USA to honour the American servicemen?”

Friend: “Uh, Boston is a ninth-century town.”

Guest: “So? That doesn’t answer my question.”

Friend: “No, madam. This town was called Boston first. The American city came after.”

Guest: “Are you sure? Boston is one of our oldest cities.”

The guest’s son, likely in his teens, chimes in.

Guest’s Son: “Mom! Quit it! The inn you’re standing in is three hundred years older than the USA.”

Guest: *Sniffs.* “Well… our Boston has the New England Patriots!”