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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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    #2

    United States By Americans

    theHamburglersNugget Report

    Heidrance
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    say it again louder for the folks in the back!

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    #5

    United States By Americans

    omnithought Report

    A S Koziol
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just moved here, this is super-accurate.

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    #6

    United States By Americans

    deleted Report

    #7

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    guccigreene Report

    Jim Price
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texas:: Miles and miles and miles of just miles and miles and miles.

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    #8

    United States By Americans

    xueimel Report

    Quinn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #9

    United States By Americans

    yru1 Report

    Brittney Stanford
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #11

    United States By Americans

    deleted Report

    Jef Bateman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We have one almost as good, but at eight times the price."

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    #12

    United States By Americans

    sir_flagon Report

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    #14

    United States By Americans

    marveloriddle Report

    Dian Ella Lillie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 50-100 years time it'll be filled with the Atlantic Ocean...

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    #15

    United States By Americans

    captainloudmouth Report

    Toots
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To create the slowest fast lane drivers in all of the usa!

    Diver Driver
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally agree. Last year IN passed a slow poke law no impeding traffic in left lane and 1/2 the population are all upset about it.

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    Creepy Carrie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Living in Indiana my whole life, this is very true.

    Caps Locke
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't go anywhere without seeing a gun shop or a homeless person, sadly. I still love my city though!

    Marietta Tyks
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indiana is the last state to get new fashion, movies, trends or anything for that matter. If you want something new you have to go to Chicago to get it or see it. Been here all my life and we are the most backward state in the union.

    Brandy Cannon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    INDIANA: NO WE'RE NOT INDIA, AND NO WHERE NOT INDIANS, STOP ASKINGjavascript:void(0);

    MammaG
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    KKK stronghold. A lot of sick people. I would love to show them their DNA results.

    D-m Keilman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it doesn't say "most KKK members per capita"

    Dana Kessler
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually for awhile it was at the upper 5 of kkk states

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    SilverAndBlue
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are the crossroads of America because nobody cares about the corn.

    Emma Knappe
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rednecks everywhere, especially in my school

    Jim Hunt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And like anywhere there are reasons to hope and good people too.

    Jim Hunt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GMO corn and soybeans everywhere.

    Kristin Connon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yesss! My home state. Someone please tell these people that Southern Indiana does not qualify as "the south".

    Joe Sauer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are urban rednecks, get it right

    Luke Barricks
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, I'm from Indiana and this is how it goes xD (But don't forget the corn)

    Christina S.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Virginia applies to this as well.

    Jef Bateman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohio could use this same motto.

    Sue Grigg
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking this but wasn't going to say it. Lol.

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    Cara Randall
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been here, sadly, all my life- most of my area truly believes we were part of the Confederacy.

    Julie Lynn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z39WxjSW75A This song just popped into my head!!

    earringnut
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    7 years ago

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    nope. that would be michigan.

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    #17

    United States By Americans

    pashtun_far Report

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    #18

    United States By Americans

    Wakeboarder223 Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the name! Say it... M I SS I SS I PP I

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    #19

    United States By Americans

    libertyseeker775 Report

    Dan H
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #20

    United States By Americans

    BishopWicked Report

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    #21

    United States By Americans

    Wanderingjackelope Report

    A S Koziol
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And one of the most beautiful states no-one has ever seen!

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    #22

    United States By Americans

    jessipirate Report

    Connie Marshall
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #23

    United States By Americans

    mwatwe01 Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AND... FRIED CHICKEN. Its finger-lickin' good

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    #24

    United States By Americans

    deleted Report

    Timbooo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #25

    United States By Americans

    wrestlingfan007 Report

    ThePanda
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knows that Springfield, NOT Chicago is the Capital?? :) ;)

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    #26

    United States By Americans

    diggens00 Report

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #28

    United States By Americans

    sinnermanz Report

    Stille20
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about Rhode Island... no we're not part of New York

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    #29

    United States By Americans

    retroman000 Report

    Emily Rose
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to live in Nebraska, and I loved it! Down to earth, kind people.

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    #31

    United States By Americans

    aLonelyFuck Report

    Sue Clasen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And incredible National and State Parks

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    #32

    United States By Americans

    JBeContact Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toto, I dont think that we're in Kansas anymore.

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    #34

    United States By Americans

    MountainsAndTrees Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very much the only reasons I ever been to Vermont 😂

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    #35

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    XBLINK182FUGYEAHX Report

    #36

    United States By Americans

    Kng_Wasabi Report

    Danny Boi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also weed and skis and the best damn mountain views

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    #37

    United States By Americans

    zandyman Report

    Carrie Ratkevich
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should say, "We are a part of the United States, you idiots"

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    #39

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    MsWhimsy Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #40

    United States By Americans

    The_Insane_Gamer Report

    Christine M Quigley
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really Misery- the state bird is the Mosquito.

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    #41

    United States By Americans

    spacehoney Report

    Jill
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #42

    United States By Americans

    I_Cant_Alphabet Report

    Moo Jar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess that's why they they call us Massholes

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    #44

    United States By Americans

    xRavax Report

    Melissa
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #45

    United States By Americans

    Hyoto Report

    Caitlin Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #46

    United States By Americans

    Liar_tuck Report

    James Grandmaison
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #47

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    angry-all-the-time Report

    Martha Donaldson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #48

    United States By Americans

    2013RedditChampion Report

    mearz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hold our beer" PA said this year.

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    #50

    United States By Americans

    MST3Kimber Report

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