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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

    United States By Americans

    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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    #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

    United States By Americans

    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

    United States By Americans

    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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    #43

    United States By Americans

    Endofear Report

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

    The sweet tea is pretty good. The rest I'm not sure of.

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

    Really, it’s sugar with a little tea added.

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

    In Charleston, SC, we voted Democratic in the 2016 Election. We did not support the orange-faced clown. And we don't blow our horns about "seceding from the Union first." That's not something to be proud of!

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

    SOUTH CAROLINA :YA'LLS, MASTERS OF THE SWEET TEA STYLE

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

    Fort Jackson SC where many US army recruits take their basic training.

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

    As someone that was born and raised here, I can say that most of the state is breathtakingly beautiful, but also there are some areas where you can feel the racism in the air

    cwa92464
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm old enough to remember when it was "tea" and "unsweet tea" and a "hot dog" had chili until the people that don't like the south moved in because of cheap taxes.

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

    I'll take the tea, you can keep the rest!

    Tisha Bell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have Charleston, the rest we’re sorry for.

    Rider
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We moved here from Cali four years ago. Self-righteous rednecks, zero nightlife, liquor stores are closed on Sunday, Jesus this and Jesus that, racial strife and hatred toward anyone that doesn't fit into their white ideal. Neg me if you want, but these aren't opinions. They're facts.

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

    I'm from South Carolina! Sadly my parents made me move to Florida... I love S.C.!!!! Myrtle Beach is wonderful, I lived there for 12 years and I don't know why everyone hates it

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

    More like "Thank God for Mississippi or we'd be 50 out of 50. In everything."

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

    All good things to be proud of.

    Azure Adams
    Community Member
    7 years ago

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    just as worthless as kansas and that is pretty bad

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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

    United States By Americans

    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

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    2013RedditChampion Report

    mearz
    Community Member
    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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