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Not everyone is cut out for book-learning and that’s ok. Realistically, being able to name, say, every capital city in the world isn’t actually that useful. However, knowing the difference between a city, a continent and a country is possibly the bare minimum someone should still be aware of.

We’ve gathered some of the most wild examples of the Americans saying things that are simply an indictment of their education system. So get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare to be deeply confused and disturbed, be sure to upvote your favorites, and share your thoughts in the comments below.

#1

French, Spanish, Latin Are Dead Languages

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    America Is The Reason You Have Cars

    Social media comments debating America's contribution to cars, reflecting American hero and facepalm moments.

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    Americans come to the world with the same enthusiasm that they bring to all-you-can-eat buffets: idealistic, in good intentions, and blissfully unaware of what they've loaded onto their plate. Part of the reason is simply geographical size. In a nation where driving to the next decent supermarket can take three hours (hyperbole, but still), boarding a train to another country and crossing borders seems as distant as taking a camel through Death Valley.

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    Most people grow up wandering beaches in Florida or Montana's small towns and believe that "world travel" is merely a longer car trip, tolls optional. Another baddie is our school curriculum that sometimes treats world history as an appendix to learning about American history. Students can rattle off the causes of the Civil War in excruciating detail but stall when asked who governed India prior to 1947.

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    #4

    In Europe You Can't Buy Utility Knifes

    Hand using utility knife to cut a wall with text about America and Europe, highlighting Americans making the world facepalm.

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    Ann Kapoxeet
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    America (US)...where people walk around carrying a*****t rifles like they're lunch boxes 😱

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    #5

    "England Doesn't Speak English They Speak British. America Speaks English"

    Young man reacting to Americans correcting English spellings in a humorous internet comment thread about language.

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    “No One That Speaks English Writes In Celsius.”

    Screenshot of a social media comment debate about English speakers using Celsius versus Fahrenheit temperature scales.

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    Robin Roper
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, the dote who posted this probably thinks Canada is the 51st state.

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    It's not really a conspiracy and is more cramming all factoids about domestic politics into textbooks that would make War and Peace seem short. When foreign capitals and cultures get a paragraph wedged at the rear of the book, it's easy to graduate with honors in U.S. geography and a passing mark in "Everybody Else's Land."

    #7

    This Is Self Explanatory

    Social media exchange showing confusion about Memorial Day with a South African student explaining their school schedule.

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    Ellinor
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American forgetting that other countries exist part : 12659506586127654289725244

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    #8

    Solar Panels Run Off Power Plants Which Are Powered By Fossil Fuels

    Social media post discussing solar energy and electric cars with skepticism about fossil fuels powering plants.

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    #9

    Modern Europe, Japan And China Is Less Than 75 Years Old

    Screenshot of a social media post discussing the age of U.S. cities compared to the modern world and American hero context.

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    And then there's the media bubble. Turn on most cable news channels or social media feeds, and you’ll find a nonstop loop of domestic stories punctuated by headlines like “Trade Talks with Some Country You’ve Never Heard Of.”

    #10

    I Figured Out How European Time Works And It Was Like A Lightbulb Went Off In My Brain

    Reddit post explaining how European time works compared to American clocks, shared as a lightbulb moment and realization.

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    #11

    "France Has Like 100 People In It"

    Screenshot of a discussion commenting on welfare differences between France and the US, highlighting American perspectives.

    On a video talking about US insurance and healthcare

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    Ellinor
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I come from a city of 1 080 000 habitants and in my current town we are 7 000 and it's a very small town, what is that person talking about ??

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    #12

    Ah Yes, The Ever Trusty No-Internet WiFi Technology

    Screenshot of a funny internet comment thread showing confusion about using WiFi to watch TV and internet usage.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I neither use the internet or wifi, I submit my posts to BP using the postal service.

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    International coverage often pauses long enough to mention a crisis before switching back to celebrity gossip, political theatrics, and sports highlights. With algorithms serving up more of what keeps viewers clicking, little wonder that an average American might recognize every Kardashian but not the prime minister of a neighboring country.

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    No One Goes To Europe For The Food

    Screenshot of social media comments where users debate American food quality and international food preferences.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You do know deep frying is not a cuisine right? Even if it is, the Scots have got the US beat. Deep fried Mars bar anyone?

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    #14

    On A Post With A Recipe That Measures With Grams

    Social media comments debating use of grams vs ounces with humorous replies about American measurement standards.

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    Doozle bug
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought they meant instagram, now I’m thinking instaounce

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    #15

    Americans With Water vs. Europeans With Water

    Comparison of American and European water drinking habits showing a large Stanley bottle versus a small glass of water.

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    Upstaged75
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean they don't carry around 10 pound Stanley bottles like a status symbol?

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    Language plays its part too. In many European countries, you’re more likely to encounter people who speak three or four languages by high school graduation. In the USA, however, learning something besides English is typically presented as an after-school elective for extra credit rather than as a required ability. Why bother, after all, if everyone else "speaks English"?

    #16

    “Pretty Sure Scale Wise The Entireity Of Europe Would Fit Between NY And Chicago.”

    Map showing the difference between passenger train lines density in the US and Europe with a user comment below.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is something thats a bit denser in this post and it is not the railway network.

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    This monolingual concept can make visitors lost not just because they can't read signs and menus, but because they've lost the mental exercise of navigating the world in another language.

    #19

    "Euro-Poors Do Not Believe In Refrigeration"

    Screenshot of online comments debating European living conditions, reflecting opinions that make the rest of the world facepalm.

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    Ellinor
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't have ACs because we actually care about the planet.

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    #21

    Calls People Out For Bad Grammar. Also, Has Bad Grammar

    Facebook post criticizing grammar with highlighted errors, illustrating language misuse that makes the world facepalm.

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    Financial and logistical barriers erect a last shell of insulation. Passports used to be trinkets rather than necessities, and the cost and inconvenience of visas even deter inquiring minds. Holiday budgets are spent on the cost of flights, little left to go and visit museums or chat with locals when you're there. It's easier and cheaper to binge-watch a foreign drama on Netflix than to fly to its filming location, and you get subtitles instead of jet lag.

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    #22

    The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are

    Twitter conversation debating the meaning of trinity and the prefix tri, highlighting misunderstandings and sarcasm.

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    #23

    You Can’t Arrest Somebody Without Their Consent In Europe

    Twitter conversation about JD Vance's potential visit to Greenland and reactions from Denmark and Greenland officials.

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    #24

    There Is Not, And Never Has Been Fascism In America

    Reddit comments discussing US scientists fearing fascism under Trump, linked to European migration and ideology debates.

    Under a post about American scientist who wants to move to Europe.

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    There are such barriers, though, that there is hope: every American who finally gets that Europe is not a Midwestern state, or that Africa is a continent, not a country, gets closer to being a world citizen. A spoonful of humility, a sense of humor, and the ability to say you've been blissfully unaware are where it begins. And who knows, once you observe the world doesn't end at your state line, you might find that the smorgasbord of human experience tastes a lot more delectable than you ever imagined.

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    #25

    “It Is Spelt ‘Payed’ Outside Of America As In Australia, Brittain, And Other English Speaking Non American Countries”

    Screenshot of a social media comment thread showing a debate about spelling differences involving Americans.

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    #26

    “NYC Has Better Asian Food Than Asia Does.”

    Reddit comment stating NYC has better Asian food than Asia, claiming best Chinese food is in Flushing, not Shenzhen.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also best Italian, best Irish, best German, best English, best at all World foods I bet.

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    #27

    La Has A Bigger Economy Than The Whole Of Europe

    Screenshot of online replies discussing the USA's market size and economy larger than Europe in a business context.

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    #28

    Keep That Commie Frenchness Away From Us

    Screenshot of a social media exchange about the US rejecting the metric system, referencing Americans who made others facepalm.

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    Spidercat
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow...an American who's never heard of a 9mm round. Wonders will never cease.

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    #29

    “Niche Dialects Like British English”

    Reddit conversation discussing American English, native speakers, and dialects like British English in different regions.

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    American Freedom And Liberty

    Tweet by Randy Bryce addressing American history and slavery, relevant to Steve Irwin as an American hero SEO keywords.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is US history not taught in US schools? It's self-evident that geography isn't. But you'd think in such a dazzling world leader, their own history would be.

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    #32

    "Europe Is The Size Of An American Parking Lot". It Was A Video Of Cities In Europe vs. The Us

    Comment sarcastically comparing Europe’s size to an American parking lot, sparking online discussion about American perspectives.

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    #33

    Steve Irwin Is An American Hero From Australia

    Steve Irwin speaking about wilderness areas, with a woman smiling in an outdoor setting, highlighting American hero keyword.

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    My Brain Hurts

    Screenshot of a social media debate about the phrase "I couldn’t care less," showing misunderstandings in American English usage.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teacher: "A double negative makes a positive. but a double positive never makes a negative." Student: "Yeah, sure."

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    #35

    “Alaska And Puerto Rico”

    Screenshot of social media comments arguing about the USA with mentions of Alaska and Puerto Rico, highlighting American opinions.

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    Robin Roper
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    live in NC and would be happy to have my area become a part of Canada. Can we secede?

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    #36

    Idiotic Commenter Doesn’t Know That Opposite-Sex Fraternal Twins Exist

    Comments debating if twins can be a boy and girl, relating to Americans that made the rest of the world facepalm.

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    #37

    Fahrenheit Is The Only Measurement

    Screenshot of a social media comment thread showing a debate about America and Bangladesh with sarcastic remarks.

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    Auntriarch
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fair point about politeness though, it's rude call someone dumb. Especially if they are.

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    #40

    "Europe Doesn't Even Have Gasoline And Electricity Rn"

    Screenshot of online replies discussing America and Europe in a post-apocalyptic Fallout headcanon conversation.

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    #41

    "No One Counts Eastern Europe. We're Not Visiting That"

    Two young men sitting by a train window looking at a scenic European landscape, with text about Europe size debate.

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    Scott Rackley
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "No one counts eastern Europe" Eastern Europe. Eastern...EUROPE. I have to wade through pools of d*****s like this daily. d u m b a s s

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    #42

    "Your Little Countries Are Not Big Enough To Be Recognised Separately."

    View from inside a car driving in Europe with a GPS screen, illustrating American misconceptions about Europe.

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    Greg Hedley
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texas is smaller than NSW, the third largest state in Australia.WA ,the largest state,is a million square miles. Texas? Alaska? Tiny by comparison. Blame the Mercator maps that led your weird boss to think Greenland was huge.

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    #43

    “Does Anyone Know Where Portugal Is Actually Located?”

    Cartoon of a man looking at a globe with a caption about Portugal on Portuguese national TV, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one knows where Portugal is. It is a mythical land that changes location every day.

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    #44

    “50 Of Whatever Weird Currency The Aussies Use Is Is Probably Like A Dollar American”

    Person stocking shelves at night shift in a grocery store with comments about American wages and currency confusion.

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    #45

    "I Learned That In Europe, When Locals Asked Where I Was From And I Said “Minnesota, USA”…turns Out They Don’t Know Where That Is"

    Screenshot of a social media thread discussing Americans being misunderstood internationally, related to the keyword Steve Irwin American hero.

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    #46

    Being An American In Any European Country Feels Like Being The Only Playable Character Around A Bunch Of Npcs

    Text post about Americans in Europe highlighting behavior differences, reflecting on American hero Steve Irwin and cultural facepalm moments.

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    Joe Reaves
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in Europe it's legal to do that, but in America it's jaywalking. Also I don't know where the f**k in Europe he was, but the only time people wait for the green light in the UK when there's no traffic is if there are small kids around (can't give them a bad example lol).

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    #47

    Europe - No Ice Cubes

    Social media post comparing Europe and America, highlighting differences that made the rest of the world facepalm.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only does this person sound like they have never been to Europe, but also they have never been to the USA.

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    #48

    Only The USA Is A Full Democracy, Rest Of The Democratic Nations Are Behind

    Comment claiming the USA is a full democracy with rights guaranteed by a republican federal constitution.

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    Marc
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, it's one of the few OECD nations that has a flawed democracy rather than a full democracy.

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    #49

    "Is This Military Time? What Country U In?"

    Reddit poll about sleep times using military time with user comments asking for explanation and country details.

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    #50

    Rugby Players Are Just Big Guys That Didn't Make It To The NFL

    Screenshot of a social media debate about NFL and rugby players, illustrating Americans that made the world facepalm.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rugby players do not need all that protective gear, like to see an NFL guy play without the cute armour.

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    #52

    Remember Who Won The War Champ

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    On A Post About Not Microwaving Metal

    Screenshot of a social media comment humorously critiquing fake silverware and real fork quality discussions.

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    Annabelle
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't read this anymore, but TIL people show off wealth with cutlery.

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    #54

    Love Her Confidence

    Comments on a video about dropping 10,000 pennies showing humorous math misunderstandings by Americans.

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    #55

    Europeans Eat Melted Cheese Over Boiled Potatoes And Call It Luxury. In A Discussion Over Whether A Volvo Is Considered A Luxury Vehicle

    Influencer upset over Uber Black cars and heated debate on European luxury fuels American hero facepalm moments.

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    #56

    "USA Allows France To Exist"

    Screenshot of social media comments showing nationalistic and controversial statements involving USA and France.

    Under a post on the french politician Glucksmann demanding back the statue of liberty..

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    Joe Reaves
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    USA exists because of France. Have they said thank you? I bet he's not even wearing a suit...

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    #57

    "Being Born In America Doesn’t Make You American"

    Tweet discussing American citizenship and identity, reflecting opinions related to Steve Irwin as an American hero.

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    #59

    "If Not For United States, Canadians Would Be Drinking German Alcohol And Stiff Arm Saluting!"

    Screenshot of online comments debating American and Canadian history and culture, highlighting American hero discussions.

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    turk
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, the German alcohol part would be the only positive.

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    #60

    “Literally All The Medicine Those Countries Use Is Developed Here.”

    Healthcare spending per capita comparison with Americans uninsured and global coverage statistics shown.

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    CP
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The medicine Big Pharma charges you for was researched at tax payer funded universities and labs.

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    #61

    "Isolate Us Statistics To White Wealthy Neighborhoods And We Match Anywhere In The World"

    Comment about US statistics and diversity, highlighting views on education, hard work, and rules in American society.

    On a thread about the Finnish education system.

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    #62

    "Completely Dominant In 5 Years"

    Rugby players sprinting on a field with a social media comment about American dominance in rugby sports.

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    Judes
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the USA women's rugby team is pretty good. The men's team is not. Kind of similar to their football (soccer) teams.

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    #63

    "This Is Going To Sound Really Stupid, But Outlet Plugs"

    Screenshot of a social media comment discussing outlet plugs and highlighting American convenience compared to other countries.

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    "State Owned Grocery Store"

    Screenshot of a social media post comparing American and European income taxes with humorous emojis.

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    #65

    "Pizza Is An American Invention, Not Invented In Italy"

    Screenshot of a social media debate about whether pizza is an American invention or originated in Italy, illustrating a cultural clash.

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    Vinny DaPooh
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American style pizza was indeed invented in NYC. However Italy had pizza long before that. And most Mediterranean nations have some variant of a flatbread meal.

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    #67

    Do Titles Really Matter?

    Screenshot of a social media exchange giving incorrect advice about drowning with humorous replies.

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    #69

    Absence Of Humour Detected

    Alt text: Humorous social media post questioning a zero candle, with comments revealing ages, related to Steve Irwin and American hero topics.

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    #71

    If You Remove USA, The World Would Have No Culture

    Screenshot of an online discussion debating American culture’s global influence and its role in world culture conversation.

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    Mreoww
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    India, with its thousands of years of arts and mythology and culture, would like to have a word.

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    #72

    All European Countries Are Poorer Than The Poorest Us State

    Comment on social media stating all 44 European countries are poorer than the poorest U.S. state of Mississippi.

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    Ya’ll Are Poor, How Do You Even Have A Phone?

    Screenshot of online comments with users discussing opinions, highlighting reactions related to Steve Irwin and American heroes.

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    #74

    "Most History Is Us History That's Why"

    Screenshot of a heated online comment thread discussing American history and ethnocentrism with several replies.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If most history is US history, why do they clearly not teach in in US schools?

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    #75

    When Irish People Speak English, They Refer To It As Irish

    Comment discussing language differences between Irish and American English under a post about Steve Irwin and American heroes.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's moments like this that really wish that the group who allegedly petitioned the US government in the late 18th century to make German the official language had been successful.

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    #76

    It's Like Only One Country Exists

    Facebook comment thread discussing American and British spelling debates with humor and sarcasm about realization and realize.

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    Main Character Of The World

    Text message discussing America's dominance in major sports leagues and influence on global sports culture.

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    Marc
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not really a world championship if the only teams are from one country,

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    #78

    “Everyone Wants To Come To America”

    Tweet criticizing global views on America, discussing American Dream, opportunity, freedom, and patriotism in controversial tone.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called the American Dream because you have to have your eyes closed to see it.

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    #79

    America Has Objectively Done More Good For The World Than Any Other Nation

    Twitter post discussing American history opinions with a simple cartoon character surrounded by knives and weapons.

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    les
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    japan and korea and vietnam and panama and greenland and...... would like a word

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    #80

    ‘6.5mm Of Gas’

    Screenshot of a social media post discussing the superiority of the United States measurement system over metric units.

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    Sunshine
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, I think he just proved which educational system is far superior...

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    #81

    Raw Milk Is The Newest Body “Cleanse”

    Text on image about raw milk safety with a person in background under a blue sky, related to Steve Irwin American hero topic.

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    Diane Tucker
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter got E. coli poisoning when she was 5 and almost died of it. Her kidneys shut down and her life was saved only by two blood transfusions. Oh and we didn't have to worry about having her treated because health care is paid for by taxes where I live. Lord have mercy on this poster's kids.

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    #82

    Mario Is Not Italian

    Alt text: Online discussion about Mario's origin with Americans debating cultural and historical facts and misunderstandings.

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    Zoe Vokes
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was designed by a Japanese game designer but the character is canonically an Italian plumber. In the beginning Mario and Luigi were from New York then later they were taken to The Mushroom Kingdom. They always were designed to be Italian characters though, hence why they went for very typical sounding Italian names.

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    #83

    Apparently Only People In America Watch Stranger Things

    ALT text: Social media conversation discussing years 2016-2026, highlighting 2026 and a comment about America, referencing American hero topic.

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    #84

    "More Complex Games Such As Football"

    Screenshot of a social media comment criticizing soccer and discussing American sports preferences and skills.

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    #85

    "It's Mine Boggling That People Don't Understand That Canada Would Cease To Exist Without The United States."

    Social media comments debating American trade policies and viewpoints on Trump’s statements on international relations.

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    #86

    “Just Because We Been Around For 200 Years And Are Better Than Everyone Else”

    Text comment about American culture and its diversity, highlighting the mixing of multiple cultures and large cultural influence.

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    #87

    "My Family Has Been In America For Nearly 400 Years, But My DNA Results Are Still 100% English"

    Screenshot of a tweet discussing American heritage and family connections, related to Americans that made the world facepalm.

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    #89

    Well That's The Correct Format So

    Reddit users discussing the confusing date format and cultural differences causing a global facepalm moment.

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