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One way to make life more fulfilling and exciting is to simply have an open mind. A lifelong curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge can let you reinvent yourself repeatedly. After all, there’s always something new you can learn, even though sometimes it may be hard to find the energy and motivation to keep going.

Thanks to the Facts by Guff Instagram account, we can receive our daily dose of knowledge by reading the completely random, unexpected, and unusual tidbits of information they share every day. Whether it’s enlightening their followers about goosebumps, baby elephants, or diamond rain, it certainly triggers a desire to know more.

Bored Panda has collected some of the best facts from the page, so continue scrolling and upvote the ones you might not have known about! Although just to warn you—once you get started, you’ll probably want to keep reading until your curiosity is satisfied.

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This Instagram account was created by Guff, a data-driven content company that aspires to enlighten people with daily trivia and wisdom. They have amassed more than 825K followers by sharing different bits of information every single day. Unexpected and fun facts seem to often catch people off guard in the best possible way, and many think that it's worth their time.

Staying curious and open to new ideas is not only enjoyable but also provides us with a dopamine rush. Whether it’s learning something new about history, science, art, or even modern pop culture, there are many benefits to keeping our brain cells active.

A study by researchers at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business has found that our brains are hungry and always willing to learn new details about the world. Researchers revealed that "new information acts on the brain’s dopamine-producing reward system in the same way as money or food." 

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"To the brain, information is its own reward, above and beyond whether it’s useful,” co-author of the study and associate professor Ming Hsu, Ph.D. told Neuroscience News. “And just as our brains like empty calories from junk food, they can overvalue information that makes us feel good but may not be useful—what some may call idle curiosity.”

However, knowledge usually becomes useful when it’s put into context. While many think that learning cool and interesting facts is a waste of time, it’s quite the opposite. Sure, you can find out everything you need with just a few searches and clicks on hyperlinks but it won't do any good to your critical thinking skills.

Scott H. Young, author of Ultralearning: Accelerate Your Career, Master Hard Skills and Outsmart the Competition, wrote that factual knowledge determines the speed you can acquire new knowledge on a topic. "The more you know, the faster you learn." It also is an important driver of our reading comprehension and other high-level skills, for example problem-solving. When you’re reading a book, it’s much easier to understand the deeper meaning if you’re already familiar with the topic. 

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"You can’t reason critically or creatively without first having amassed a large amount of factual knowledge," Young explained. "This is why the existence of Google and Wikipedia doesn’t reduce the need to learn facts. Something being a Google search away doesn’t mean it’s available in the background to allow you to parse new information easily."

If you find yourself wanting to expand your mental horizons, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author suggested to simply be curious. By reading more articles and books, and by watching a variety of shows or movies, you always surround yourself with new knowledge. If it's hard to understand everything at first, don’t be discouraged and try to look it up. 

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🗳️ Brown Moved To Massachusetts And, With The Help Of Abolitionists, Went On Tour, Where He Recounted His Daring Escape To Spectators Who Also Thrilled To It As A Miracle Of The Modern Postal Delivery System. (Meanwhile, Abolitionist Frederick Douglass Openly Disapproved Of The Way Brown Divulged His Secrets, Believing It Would Make It Difficult For Another Enslaved Person To Succeed At Such A Plan, And History Appears To Have Judged Him Correct.)⁠
after The Fugitive Slave Act Was Passed In 1850, Brown Moved To Great Britain, Where He Remained For Several Decades Before Moving Back To The United States And Then To Toronto, Where He Died In 1897. ⁠
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#twinning #samsies

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

And they look like they're living their lives to the fullest! :D (if that's them in the pic, that is)

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Young advised not to be afraid of topics that are new to you: "Knowledge is exponential, so if you’re not used to reading something, you’ll learn a bit less. However, as you read more about it, you can read faster and smarter." So picking up a book that might be "above your level" could take longer but will get easier with time. 

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Just remember, we are the ones using the newly learned facts and putting them into context. So if you’re wondering whether you’re ever going to use this stuff, one day you actually might. Sometimes, our brains are capable of the most wonderful things, and bringing two completely unrelated ideas into one is certainly one of them.

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😍 When Pushed, Keanu Reeves Admits: “I Have A Private Foundation That’s Been Running For Five Or Six Years, And It Helps Aid A Couple Of Children’s Hospitals And Cancer Research.⁠
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"I Don’t Like To Attach My Name To It, I Just Let The Foundation Do What It Does.”⁠
keanu Also Claims He Doesn’t Need Material Things To Be Happy. He Says: “It’s Always Nice To Open Your Eyes Every Morning And See The World – It All Seems So Simple!⁠
“That’s Why I Frequently Use An Expression That I Like Very Much, And Which Gives Me Peace Of Mind: ‘I’m Happy To Be Here’.⁠
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"That Enormous Sense Of Gratitude Is Enough For Me – I Don’t Need To Surround Myself With A Lot Of Objects And Possessions To Feel That Way.”⁠
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⛔ The Australian Actor - Who Plays Thor - Has A "Real Bromance" With The 'Captain America' Star But They Weren't Allowed To Team Up For Interviews To Plug 'Avengers: Endgame' Because They Act Like "Kids In School" And Can't Focus On What They Should Be Doing.⁠
hemsworth Said: "With Chris Evans, I Have A Real Brotherly Bond. I Think They Wouldn't Pair Us Up On This Press Tour, Because We Just Spend The Whole Time Screwing Around And None Of It Is On Topic."⁠
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🎬 Asked By Variety If That Was True, Evans Admitted It Was And Added: "Which Is Such Bulls**t! We Had Too Much Fun Together, And Truly Like Kids In School, We Were Separated Because We Weren't Getting S**t Done."⁠
the Pair Get Along So Well, They'd Like To Work Together Again Away From The Mcu.⁠
evans Said: "I Would Love To Do One Of Those '80s Buddy Comedies, Where We Could Shed The Characters We Are Known For."⁠
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, good for them I think :D gotta keep your inner child alive :)

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🌳 Norway Is The First Country In The World To Commit To No Longer Using Any Products That Contribute To Deforestation.⁠
that’s Pretty Remarkable, Because While During The Last Few Years A Number Of Companies Have Stopped Working With Goods That Can Be Linked To The Destruction Of Rain Forests, Such An Action Has Not Been Matched By Governments.⁠
a Little More Than Five Years Ago, At The United Nations Climate Summit 2014 Held In New York, The Norwegian Government Made A Pledge With Germany And The United Kingdom That It Would “Promote National Commitments That Encourage Deforestation-Free Supply Chains, Including Through Public Procurement Policies To Sustainably Source Commodities Such As Palm Oil, Soy, Beef And Timber.” ⁠
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🇳🇴 In 2016, The Norwegian Government Made Good On That Promise By Officially Declaring That The Government’s Public Procurement Policy Will Become Deforestation-Free. In Other Words, The Norwegians Will Not Award Any Of Its Government Contracts To Companies That Take Part In Clear-Cutting.⁠
this Isn’t The First Time That Norway Has Put Into Practice “Speaking For The Trees.” The Act Of Banning Deforestation From The Supply Chain Only Continues The Country’s Long-Standing History Of Protecting The World’s Vital Forests.⁠
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is misleading. There is still deforestation here in Norway. What we have done is make supply chains deforestation-free. So e.g. no government contracts are awarded to companies that take part in deforestation. Still, a good measure! 🙂

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🎓 The David Letterman Scholarship Is Awarded To Individuals Who Are Average In Academics But Have A Creative Imagination. It Is Important To Note That, The Scholarship Award Was Established In 1985 By The TV Talk Show Host For Students Who Major Or Minor In Telecommunications At Ball State University, Located In Muncie, Indiana. Projects That Can Be Considered In This Scholarship Are Basically Around The Area Of Media. Winners Of The Award Are Judged On Their Creative Projects.⁠
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was one of those average scholars with a D. Guess who has several degrees and a doctorate? Yes, me. With a D. School results are b******t.

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👂🏾 Morgan Freeman In An Interview Said:⁠
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"I Always Wanted An Earring. It Has To Do With My Attachment To The Sea. When I Was Around 35 I Was Separated From My Wife And She Said, 'I'm Going To Pierce Your Ear.' I'm An Avid Sailor, A Dyed-In-The-Wool Blue-Water Man. You Know Why Sailors Used To Wear A Gold Earring? It's Enough Money To Bury You In A Foreign Country. There Are Two Or Three Tricks To Being A Good Sailor. One Is Courage. You Have To Be Willing To Face The Sea. And The Rest Is Just Knowledge – You Can Learn A Lot By Listening To Other Sailors About How To Survive Almost Unsurvivable Situations."⁠
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🏴‍☠️ "I've Been In Dangerous Storms. There Comes A Moment When You Think You May Not Get Through, And In That Moment There's A Peacefulness That Settles Over You And You're No Longer Afraid. That's Also The Moment When You Have To Say, "I'm Going To Face This Demon. I'm Going To Stand Up And I'm Going To Do What I Have To Do. Not Just By Lying Down And Letting The Sea Wash Over Me, But By Fighting It."⁠
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Little did he know, that that was the day his gambit would pay off. Old Morgan was walking down the road, when a distracted driver hit him. Fortunately, he always kept enough cash on him to cover his funeral" - In MF voice.

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🇩🇰 A 3f (United Federation Of Danish Workers) Union Representative Said That Agreements Are Renewed Every Few Years. The Most Recent Agreement From 2020 Has Mcdonald’s Employees Over The Age Of 18 Earning A Minimum Of Dkk 127,24 (About $20.59) Per Hour, With A Slight Increase In 2021 (Dkk 129,74 Or About $21 Per Hour) And 2022 (Dkk 132,24 Or $21.40).⁠
as For Paid Vacations, Every Working Person In Denmark Is Entitled To Five Weeks Of Paid Vacation, Thanks To The Country’s “Holiday Act.”⁠
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Cactus McCoy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just as if they were completely regular employees in a country with actual employee rights.

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

Because it's a wicked socialist country that does not let its workers work themselves up to being billionaires by pulling themselves up by their bootstraps /s/

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

Poor McDonald's employees. Don't they know they could have freedom and trickle down economics instead !?*eyeroll*

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

Or "how decent working conditions are listed as unusual and interesting fact in dystopian America".

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

But that's Denmark. That's everywhere there. Not just McDonald's. Cause their government actually gives a f**k.

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

Cause the people actually give a f**k and voted for it. The US could do it, if enough people wanted it.

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

Roughly translated, all workers in Denmark are treated like human beings.

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

The McDonald's corporation in the US must think we're all so frigging stupid

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

That's true for most countries in Europe (with starting pay different in each of course). The government sets a minimum salary and minimum benefits (5-6 weeks of vacation, maternity, health insurance, pension contribution etc) and it is illegal for companies to hire someone below these limits, no matter what the job is.

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

As it is in most places, except the US and other poor countries

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

You forgot: payed sick-days and increased pay evening, night, saturday and sunday... All that is normal in denmark- and a lot more...

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

Big Mac in USA = $3.99. In Europe $4.75. Not a huge difference to pay people properly but we entitled Americans won’t pay a reasonable price so someone can have a living wage.

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

Unhealthy food is expensive in Denmark. We have extra taxes on fat, sugar, alcohol, cigarettes etc. But the "normal" food is good.

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

America is so greedy it is infuriating. "Wealthiest country" for what.

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

....this is so wrong. The extra costs might mean the owners of the business might not be able to buy that third yacht....

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

McDonalds is a franchise and franchise holders must comply with the laws of the country their business is in.

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

So sad how basic human needs get abused in America and were so conditioned to think it’s normal.

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

But shouldn’t all that money be going to shareholders? Won’t somebody think of the shareholders?!

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

That's normal. Less pay here in the UK but the rest is totally normal. Americans need to realise its their country that isn't normal regarding workers rights

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

Yeah, I'm moving to Denmark. Forget about college, I'm being a McDonalds employee all my life

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

You can have any job with these conditions in every first world country: in Europe and outside. Just quit USA.

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

Probably because ALL workers in Denmark have these, it will be the law, perhaps that is why Amazon has not set up there?

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

We have the same or similar laws (benefits etc) in Germany and we do have Amazon here (including Warehouses and stuff). Even Amazon will pay and treat their workers fairly, if they have no other choice. As the workers are probably all locals from bottom to top they would not agree to anything else. Our culture is a bit different than that of the US.

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

Please... What's the use of all those paychecks if they can't use the money to buy AR-15s?

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

In Denmark the expectation is that waiting staff should earn enough to support a family. Waiting is regarded as an actual career.

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

Nothing to do with McD's. It's a law by government, applies to all work contracts.

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

Welcome to european work regulations, I guess? That really doesn't sound that impressive for us here as it would for people from the US

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

Beside the pay (sadly only about 12$/h) same for Germany. As it should be for every job everywhere... (and hopefully higher pay soon).

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

Right? itn't McDonalds just one company? They should all get the same benefits, franchise or not.

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

Well... the company Itself would probably be greedy but... For example Czech Republic have a bunch o laws calle "Labour Code" where is stated the minimum wage or even guaranteed wage... the healt insurance is paid from your 'gross wage' (AND! You ave health insurance provided by state if you lose your job!), th Labour Code also stated the minimum level of vacation each year, which you HAVE!! And If you did not go on this vacation, those free days will be moved to anotheryear as BONUS!! For your new year vacation days... But this all exists because of the State and its laws... USA is just wrong on so many levels

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

If Denmark can do it, why can't US do it? Because we are greedy mother f*****s over here

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

'That's socialism, brrrr' would a "smart" American voter say.

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

Oh and hamburgers there cost $1 million, according to top U.S. Republicans

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

Well, that works for every European country when you're a regular employee.

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

And in some areas of Denmark, a Big Mac costs LESS than in the US.

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

According to the Big Mac Index, “a Big Mac costs DKr30.00 in Denmark and US$5.66 in the United States.” When adjusted for GDP, the Economist found that “a Big Mac costs 13% less in Denmark (US$4.90) than in the United States (US$5.66) at market exchange rates."

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

And next thing they'll claim is having well maintained infrastructure.. pfff. /s

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

Non-Americans cannot understand why Americans prefer to work themselves to ill health and death by having 2 weeks holiday (if they are lucky).

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

And I bet the food tastes great because they actually care

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

Europe has a bit stricter laws regarding ingredients and if we stay with McDonalds: the burgers do look like the pictures in advertisements

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

You should be welcome in Denmark, we have a shortage of qualified workers for a lot af different jobs 🙂 But the weather is a bummer, it rains almost half the year.

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

And almost in every country in Europe, including the Netherlands where I live!

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

And Denmark is not a socialist country; it is called social democracy

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

And IIRC their menu items are only a few cents more expensive than in the US. Makes you wonder where all the extra $$$ go that McD's in the US makes... clearly not paying their workers a living wage

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

And how much is a big mac (in comparison to, say, the US where workers receive little if any benefits and minimum wage)?

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

In America a single mother gets $9 an hour, no benefits, 2 sick days a year (no pay), & 0 paid vacation / maternity leave. Now apply this to every job available. BTW; minimum wage in Utah is still under $8 an hour.

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

ANY full time job, ANYWHERE, should provide a living wage in the area!!

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

THE NEATHERLANDS ARE WAY AHEAD IN THE HUMANITIES! USA SHOULD TAKE NOTE! BIDEN!!!!

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

To think I've been busting my a** at my office job for 21 years and still don't have that. But, I've got a job with security so it could be worse.

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

Minimum wages hurt the low-skilled workers the most. It's just facts, basic economics, not an opinion or a political slant. I don't care about either party, no one has all the best answers for everything. But facts are facts no matter which side you're on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aCpaON5NyE

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

America, on the other hand, has fallen to the rear when it comes to jobs that actually care about the worker.

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

Of course. and the good ‘ol USA does nothing like this. People are outraged at $15/ hr. And insurance,,pensions, etc.?? No way! We stink in so many ways.

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

Same in Western Oklahoma yes that's what I wrote WESTERN OKLAHOMA. Several college grads work there.

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

Before we get too jealous or all move to Denmark: Gas is over $6 a gallon They have a value added tax of over 25% ( Fir something that you buy for $100 you have to pay that value added tax of $25

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

A car that costs $20,00 here costs over $45,000 in Denmark; it's sixth in the world for cost of living... gotta keep things in perspective

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

I think that's normal in every European countries? Like wtf is up in America that this gets to be an interesting fact for them?

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

MacDonalds would hire girls when I was in high school. I graduate in 1971 and wanted to work. I guess we were just supposed to depend on guys to pay for dates. And pay back from the back seat. I wonder how many women who take a gut to dinner think that? Just wondering. Gender equality is about a whole lot more than equal pay.

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

At 45, I have not a single mentioned facility. Doing job with 15 years of Professional Experience.

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

Only because workers from other industries protested for it together.. truck drivers and others ALL protested together, losing McDonalds millions until they finally agreed.

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

I know I said I was gonna go o Norway but I'm replanning my trip to go to Denmark

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

But not in the "best country in the world"? Another example of why the us and the American dream is a joke

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

This is great, but their taxes are significantly higher.

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

Higher taxes, yes, but those taxes are actually used for the benefit and well being of the citizens. Imagine working any job you want, and not having to worry about saving money for/going into debt to see a doctor. Or going into debt to get an education. I'd gladly pay higher taxes for those things.

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

In the states they get 50% off a value meal. Good trade huh?

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

Thats normal in europe. We have that in germany as well. Well not the 21 Dollar per hour, which is a lot and I doubt that honestly. But the rest is true.

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

In the Eighties my wife worked for McDonald's and she had medical insurance to cover both of us, life insurance, paid vacation, ( one week), college aid, everything except maternity leave. This was common for every job in America then. Then an evil man called Ronald Reagan came along, and with his morally bankrupt and stupid Republican followers they managed to turn all Americans into wage slaves, always one step away from disaster.

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

American should look at Denmark and other countries and adopt their humane values.

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

And I'm sure the food looks as it does in the ads as opposed to the smashed crap you get here in the states

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

Here in Canada all jobs have to require paid maternity leave and vacation for pretty much any job but there are some exceptions though

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

As it is in Europe. I think they fixate on McDonalds, because it is one of the lowest paid jobs anywhere?

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

Unhealthy food is expensive in Denmark. We have extra taxes on fat, sugar, alcohol, cigarettes etc. But the "normal" food is good.

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

my mcdonalds here dont do that maybe they should be like denmark

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

It is not only McDonalds that does it. It is law in Europe. Every company HAS to do this (at least living wage and all these benefits, this is standard here). The companies do not have a choice in this.

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

So, I have to ask. How much does a Big Mac cost? In USA it's 4.99 USD (in Iowa) which is about 33.3 DKK.

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

Denmark $4.60 according to google. https://www.therichest.com/travel/mcdonalds-traveling-most-expensive-cities-price-big-mac/

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

And the part that the ALWAYS leave out… They pay most of that back in taxes! The tax rate in Denmark is very high.

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

& U pay 50 % in Taxes…. Forgot to tell that. And more….👍 And U got make a beside the one from the goverment. The one U get from them is really small. So its not all Milk & Honey.

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

Yea, But he average annual income in Denmark is about 39,000 euros (nearly $43,000) and as such, the average Dane pays a total amount of 45 percent in income taxes

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

Actually, you do not pay that much in such a low income job. You pay more, the more you earn. And that money goes to infrastructure, education, health and so much more. What do you prefer? Paying higher taxer but living a good live no matter your income, having security that you will not go into debt when you have an accident or medical emergency, your child having the opportunity to get a good education for free or just a small fee, having a good work life balance because of basically unlimited payed sick leave and paid vacation etc etc or the "American way"?

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

How much does a Big Mac cost there? And a large fry? If you believe corporate America, the Big Mac and fry should be $100

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

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/big-mac-cost-denmark/ The price is around the same, at most 13% larger than in USA, but in some places it is almost the same

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So can we all just agree a country with a White majority is just better? All right then.

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

Thats simply not true. The tax rate varies, the Mcdonalds worker would pay around 35-38% - and that includes free health care, dental care under 18 y, free education, free child care (for low income) and so on...

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different wage in a different country doesn't mean anything. Being paid 7$ an hour in some country is a lot ; in other, like the states, you don't go anywhere...

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But the tax rates in Denmark are astronomical. The average citizen pays between 45 and 50 percent of their salary in taxes

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

Yeah, and for that we get free healtcare, Education (WE get paid to get an Education), great interfracture, pensions. We also pay childcare after what we earn. We get housingsupport (100-500$ depending on your income, to help pay rent) Government paid family checks every quarters (ca 500$ Per child). Paid maternity leave ( Can also be shared with daddy), 6 weeks paid vacation. Plus a typical rent in DK is only ca 500-1200$. Soooo, Im proudly paying 40% of my income...but Im only paying that after my taxfree 500$ a Month ;)

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And pay 55.9% in taxes, so they clear $9.26 per hour. $15per hour in the US pays 12% taxes. clearing $13.20 per hour, but don't let actual facts stop your false narrative.

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

I would gladly pay more in taxes, if it meant a national healthcare system in the US.

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Sounds nice but this does not mention the amount of taxes that worker ends of paying, they take home the equivalent to 11 dollars an hour.

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

Yes we pay a lot of taxes, but we have free school, college, healthcare etc. And everyone can get in to politics if the want to, you don't have to be rich and old😉

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I think income tax rate in Denmark is about 52%.

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

You think wrong. I'm in a higher than average income bracket and I pay 38% income tax

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But the workers do not have the freedoms that USA citizens do......

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

Yes, because usa is the only one with 'freedoms'. Freedom to get shot by some crazy person or freedom to be ripped off by insurance company or lifetime of student debts. Keep it.. . .

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Denmark has one of the highest tax rates in the world. That Mcd's worker will lose between 38/ 45 % of their paycheck. The gap between rich and poor is huge, and the cost of living is very high. Still, it's one of the best places to work, just not at the Mcds.

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

Five seconds of research would have saved you from looking like a fool. From snopes: "A McDonald’s customer will pay approximately the same amount — give or take a dollar or two — for a Big Mac in Denmark as they would for a Big Mac in the United States. In fact, in many cases you’ll actually pay less for a Big Mac in Denmark than you would in the United States."

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But a burger probably costs $21. COL in Denmark is pretty high.

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

$4.32 for a Big Mac. https://medium.com/@AHenderson/where-in-the-world-is-the-most-expensive-big-mac-ec50b979b63a#:~:text=Denmark%20%E2%80%94%20%244.32,become%20in%20just%20one%20year.

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I'm always torn when it comes to things like this. On the one hand, I don't feel like the government should tell us "you can't do that because it isn't good for you". Your not my mom, back off. Sugar isn't good for me either. The last person I dated wasn't good for me. On the other hand, I'm all for the government telling us it's the law to wear a seatbelt, or that my doctor can't smoke crack before he operates on me. And this, Ladies and Gentlemen, is why I am not a politician. Glad I'm not the one who has to make the decisions on these kinds of things!

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