I've never been there, but I'm going to get there. Clams are important. The shells have been used for jewelry and currency. Dollars are called clams. Lots of restaurants are called Clam House and Clam Shack and Clam Bar.
Clams can grow pearls, like their classier cousin, the oyster.
And many men spend much of their lives in pursuit of the elusive bearded clam. A clam is like sex . When it's terrible, it's really terrible. Most clams are found in salt water . Clams are found all over the world .