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We all make fools out of ourselves every now and then. Nobody is safe from that unwelcome sense of anxiety once you realized the thing you just said makes zero sense. But things that leave your mouth, whether IRL or online, do stay there, oftentimes forever.

And there’s a whole corner of Reddit, r/S***AmericansSay, dedicated entirely to the mission of collecting the stupidest, funniest, and sometimes embarrassing cases of people being so convinced they know better when they couldn’t be further away from the truth.

So let’s ready ourselves for the ensued hilarity, ‘cause we are about to have a fair share of it, trust me.

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“Who Was The First Country On Planet Earth To Ban Slavery? That’s Right, America”

“Who Was The First Country On Planet Earth To Ban Slavery? That’s Right, America”

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There’s an abundance of scientific evidence that shows humans are poor judges of their own abilities, whether it’s their sense of humor or grammar. In fact, psychologists believe that we are more blind to our own failings than we realize. This idea comes from the 1999 study in which David Dunning and Justin Kruger from Cornell University, New York, tested if people who lack skills and abilities are also more likely to lack awareness of their lack of ability.

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You're On The Internet, Which Is American

You're On The Internet, Which Is American

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Sum Guy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The internet has helped us see how much of a total s**t show the USA is... they can't hide behind the propaganda machine we call movies

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The results of the tests led the authors to the interpretation that accurately assessing one's skill level relies on some of the same core abilities as actually performing that skill. It led them to the conclusion that the least competent maybe suffering a double deficit.

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Well Allocated Funds

Well Allocated Funds

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“Not only are they incompetent, but they lack the mental tools to judge their own incompetence,” Kruger and Dunning thought. During the course of four individual tests run on participants, the scientists discovered that “People who scored in the lowest percentiles on tests of grammar, humor, and logic also tended to dramatically overestimate how well they had performed (their actual test scores placed them in the 12th percentile, but they estimated that their performance placed them in the 62nd percentile).”

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Pridemonth

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Cath Homer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Homosexuality is illegal in Liberia. Maybe it was deliberate? *reaching*

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'People Who Leave Their Phones Set To Military Time Are War Criminals'

'People Who Leave Their Phones Set To Military Time Are War Criminals'

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was older than I would EVER care to publicly admit when I learned that “military time” I often heard referred was not some secret, complicated way of working out the time you’re only privy to having served in the army but simply the reading of a 24 hour clock.

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Dunning shared his impressions in an article for Pacific Standard: "In many cases, incompetence does not leave people disoriented, perplexed, or cautious. Instead, the incompetent are often blessed with an inappropriate confidence, buoyed by something that feels to them like knowledge." The phenomenon is known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect and most of us have surely encountered numerous cases of it in real life.

#9

Go To Panama, This Is America

Go To Panama, This Is America

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would be tempted to argue that THIS is the virtual, borderless world....

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#11

“More People Use Imperial Than Metric”

“More People Use Imperial Than Metric”

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#13

People Engaging Me In German Because I Look German

People Engaging Me In German Because I Look German

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#14

The Ambulance Is Not Your Taxi To The Hospital

The Ambulance Is Not Your Taxi To The Hospital

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Marianne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ambulances are in fact NOT taxis, because unlike taxis, you should not have to pay for them.

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Steve Haigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly, reminds me of the Facebook fail where a guy says something along the lines of "If you want a lift you can pay me and stop expecting me to do it for free! I'm not your taxi!" and got the reply "If they pay you then you ARE their taxi".

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Jyri Hakola
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well'. Technically modern ambulances are more like hospitals on wheels that just ways of transportation but got the point :

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Hans
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously, it is an express service that you only take if you are half-dead and unable to even make an emergency call. (Facepalms...)

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Biana Vacker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only some have escaped the signal. We are survivors. We shall not fall to the horror of brainwashing because of propaganda. (This is coming from an american)

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Nicklas Linder
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cost of ambulance to hospital in the US: An arm and a leg (unless the loss of those is the reason you're going in the first place) Cost of ambulance in almost any other country in the world: Don't worry, it's been taken care of through the taxes. So not free, but you don't need to re-mortgage your house to be able to afford it...

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Cee Mor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I avoided a trip to the ER on NYeve because I was afraid of the costs...and I had been passed out for over 5 minutes (not party related) )-;

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BeagGraineag
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait. The "mic-drop" reply happened before the original post & reply?

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Carol Taylor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you're referring to the second reply it actually happened 11 months later, like December...

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Aleksandra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah it's not taxi bcos taxi is not free. Ambulance is free in normal countries

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Sarah Grape
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's basically a first aid unit with trained medical professionals. it's a mini hospital meant to tide you over until you get to the one with the beeping machines

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Cynthia McDonald
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course! That s**t is EXPENSIVE. I will uber my dying ass to the hospital, thank you!

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Thomas Turnbull
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We don’t pay for an ambulance in the UK it’s part of our NHS.

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Triv
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An ambulance isn't a taxi. Compare the bills: the taxi's cheaper. Of course, they also don't have life-saving equipment.

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BeagGraineag
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, the "mic-drop" reply happened before the comments? How does that work?

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Luuta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get this! You don't call an ambulance if you can get to the hospital yourself. Because someone else might die if all the ambulances are already out. In this case, no, an ambulance is NOT a taxi. You might be a cheapskate and consider it in the UK, because you would get a free ride to hospital, but Sanders suggests that you have to pay for the ambulance in the States (which is madness if you really do need one).

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Stannous Flouride
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The problem is that Uber, & Lyft will give you a bad rating if you bleed all over their cars.

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Demongrrrrl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the past, people without health insurance would call 911 for an ambulance. If you go to the emergency room, doctors must treat you.

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Demongrrrrl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only say "in the past" because I studied this in grad school 25 years ago and I don't want to assume that it is still true.

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Suzanne Haigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is NOT your taxi, it is a fast means of transport for the damaged or ill people.

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Jill Bussey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are two categories; emergency ambulance for when it is an EMERGENCY, and the other is more accurately called patient transport for those unable to drive themselves. Both services are free in the UK.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a "transport option" which is usually a revenue source for hospitals or private ambulance services - unless your town has a volunteer EMS/ambulance (which doesn't mean you're always in their zone of service). Not so funny story is that I had to walk home from the hospital after having been taken to ER for kidney stone pain because they could not find any way of getting me home. And since I live alone with my dog and there are no family or friends nearby I was pretty much relegated to an 10 mile walk at night, in the snow and ice.. Yeah, cause 'Merica... Is so dysfunctional

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As had already been said here, though some ambulances do operate like taxis, that is not a defining feature, but being specially equipped to provide some level of care is.

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#15

Where Does It Say In The Constitution Or Any Of The Amendments That Eating Is A Human Right?

Where Does It Say In The Constitution Or Any Of The Amendments That Eating Is A Human Right?

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"More People Know About Our Smallest State Vermont Then The Amsterdam"

"More People Know About Our Smallest State Vermont Then The Amsterdam"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"SHUT UP ! DON'T PROVE ME WRONG YOU FILTHY INFERIOR FOREIGNER!!!!!"

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#17

“We Will Never Rewrite The Constitution”

“We Will Never Rewrite The Constitution”

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#18

Your Haircuts Are Un-American

Your Haircuts Are Un-American

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#20

Hmmmmmmm

Hmmmmmmm

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure, just like "america" celebrates other countries' independence day 🙄

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#21

Why Is Munich Spelled "München" On Signs In Germany?

Why Is Munich Spelled "München" On Signs In Germany?

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Marianne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Munich citizen here. I can confirm that we do, in fact, write signs in our own language. We are crazy people!

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#22

“...your Hip Would Break Because Their Medical Staff Is Garage...”

“...your Hip Would Break Because Their Medical Staff Is Garage...”

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know people who have travelled to other countries to get medical/dental care because the air fair and other expenses plus cost of treatment were cheaper than in US. It is literally true.

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#23

Do You Guys Have Refrigerators?

Do You Guys Have Refrigerators?

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#24

"Offended By Our Patriotism, Wattpad Girl?"

"Offended By Our Patriotism, Wattpad Girl?"

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#25

The Titanic Is Just A Movie, Right?

The Titanic Is Just A Movie, Right?

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Canadians also think Star Wars was completely made up so I wouldn’t worry too much about what they think.

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#27

“I Am In Rhode Island”. “Nice, Ever Been To The USA Before”?

“I Am In Rhode Island”. “Nice, Ever Been To The USA Before”?

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Biden's America

Biden's America

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Rick
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Random person falls down in Greece* “Biden’s America”.

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#29

"At Least American Toilets Aren't Just Holes In The Ground"

"At Least American Toilets Aren't Just Holes In The Ground"

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't Angel Merkel just pee in the Spree ? Doesn't the queen's butler empty her chamber pot in the Thames every morning ?

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What Does He Care? He's Not A Us Citizen, He's Not Effected

What Does He Care? He's Not A Us Citizen, He's Not Effected

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn’t realise that the US was global, oh wait, they do have the World Series which only the US plays in. so I guess it makes sense lol.

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#31

Would Love To See Some Of These Countries Try To F With Us

Would Love To See Some Of These Countries Try To F With Us

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#32

“The White House Is Bigger Than All The Countries You Named”

“The White House Is Bigger Than All The Countries You Named”

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#33

"I'd Rather Receive False Information..."

"I'd Rather Receive False Information..."

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Commie Divas

Commie Divas

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, this doesn't belong here. "Soccer" is a British word. Yes, the Americans took it and ran with it (no pun intended), but it originated in Oxford in about 1890. Americans didn't invent it.

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(Sad) Mistake A North Korean Flag For A Texan Flag

(Sad) Mistake A North Korean Flag For A Texan Flag

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot twist: they're holding a sign denouncing Kim Jong-un.

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But We Can Pock Whatever Doctor Or Healthcare Insurer We Want! We Win

But We Can Pock Whatever Doctor Or Healthcare Insurer We Want! We Win

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We can pick whatever doctor or hospital we want to be in debt to for the rest of our lives!

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#38

“They Started Faking An Accent”

“They Started Faking An Accent”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people believe that the Earth is 2000 years old. This one thinks it's 200 yo apparently

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"[...]although My Ancestry Dna Gives Me Zero Italian Dna On My Dad's Side, I'll Stick With Being 1/4 Italian!"

"[...]although My Ancestry Dna Gives Me Zero Italian Dna On My Dad's Side, I'll Stick With Being 1/4 Italian!"

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"It's Amazing To See How Few Countries Know That "Soccer" Is The Correct Term"

"It's Amazing To See How Few Countries Know That "Soccer" Is The Correct Term"

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#42

Is Mediterranean A Slur To Italians?

Is Mediterranean A Slur To Italians?

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m actually going to start using this! “Ugh, you’re *so* Mediterranean”.

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#43

Are We Acting Like That's Not Possible?

Are We Acting Like That's Not Possible?

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#44

"American Deaths Are Worth More"

"American Deaths Are Worth More"

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#45

European Countries Don't Have Elections As They Are Too Poor To Pay For The Patent Rights

European Countries Don't Have Elections As They Are Too Poor To Pay For The Patent Rights

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#46

Wait Other Countries Didn't Have To Sing Their National Anthem Everyday At School For 12 Years???

Wait Other Countries Didn't Have To Sing Their National Anthem Everyday At School For 12 Years???

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#47

The Real Heros Are The Ones Who Served The Us Military

The Real Heros Are The Ones Who Served The Us Military

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#50

My Ancestors Are American And They Came From America

My Ancestors Are American And They Came From America

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe they are a 100% pure native american with a French surname and the Quebec province is a myth ? No. Definitely not. They are just an ignorant idiot.

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Europe Is A Country

Europe Is A Country

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