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The 50 states of the U.S.A can often get Europeans confused. Is there really that much difference between Mississippi and Alabama? Washington and Oregon? To outsiders not so much, but of course locals will definitely let you know! To get more clarification on how to distinguish between them, one Redditor asked Americans what are the things everyone should know about each state. It's hard to say if this person got what they were asking for, but the result is definitely amusing.

While some users offered tactful descriptions about unique nature of their states and shared important historical facts, others were a lot more candid. Americans dispelled absurd myths, showed what makes them proud and didn't hesitate to point fingers at their own flaws with hilarious examples. Proving once again that they know how to laugh at themselves. Scroll down to see for yourself!

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

I was on a college campus tour in Wisconsin once. A concerned parent asked "Do students often head off into town to drink?". The tour guide replied, "Oh, don't worry, there's a bar on campus!" By far the most Wisconsin misunderstanding I've ever been witness to.

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Brittney Stanford
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was really hoping for something much better for my home state. They could have went all out lol

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Dan H
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strictly regulated brothels operate legally in isolated rural areas, away from the majority of Nevada's population. Prostitution is illegal in the following counties: Clark (which contains Las Vegas), Washoe (which contains Reno), Douglas, and Lincoln.

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Connie Marshall
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real description: Philadelphia on the east, Pittsburgh on the wet, Alabama in the middle.

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

I can confirm this is true. My school had a silent auction with a basket full of Old Bay Seasoning.

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

I'd prefer: "So flat, we put fake curves in the highways. Literally."

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

And just a tiny bit of weed, still a great place.

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Julie Lynn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this. After moving out of Oregon, I came to realize how good we were at it. I totally applaud Oregon for this. We used to say we had the fattest and happiest bums and the cleanest parks in Portland. All they had to do is sit around and wait until we were done partying in the parks and they would pick up the left bottles and cans. It was and I am hoping still is a harmonious companionship. Two Thumbs Up! It's great to be from Oregon and all the people that live there now... Great Job!! P.S. My friends and I always picked up after ourselves. :) :)

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Kururi.Orihara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gravity Falls, Bill Cipher, The Pines, most interesting state ever....

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Evelyn Moon
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We are! And also one of the only states that hasn't tampered with a woman's right to choose! Go us!

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Gloria Polis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legalized pot. Fabulous beaches where you can still have a campfire.

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Jim Hunt
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uhhh... have you ever driven east? Most of Oregon is closer to CA or Utah in appearance. It's only green on the west coast.

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Shari Custer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Northern California at present and have visited Oregon many, many times and my brief impression has repeatedly been: Pot, porn, guns and God.

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Meyer Weinstock
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...and those of us with sanity move back to where we came from... -Dr M, Angeleno

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M Rattray
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually it's brilliant because we create jobs. It's also safer because I've seen idiots driving around with the nozzle still in their tank more than a few times living in other states.

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This should read "real big trees, hippies with shotguns, and way better weed than Washington".

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

I live in CT, and if I could describe it in one sentence... "We invented Lyme disease, and that is the most interesting thing that has happened here)

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

”Where family trees go i circles.” (Karma: I’m probably going to have to pay for this comment somehow.)

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

I live in Ohio and have never seen people in pajamas in public. I would have put "Turn signal? What's that?"

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Caitlin Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'We have waffle house' does not accurately describe the waffle house situation down there.

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James Grandmaison
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm only an a*****e when it's warranted. Like when tourists visit and ask where top go to look at leaves. Right out your hotel window Sharon

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Martha Donaldson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yellowstone super-volcano should worry more than just people in Wyoming - If it ever does erupt.

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