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It's no secret that Americans do things a little differently from the rest of the world. But, as the first European colony to win independence, they've had lots of time to form the unique identity we associate with them today. So let's take a few moments to celebrate all the quirky and ridiculous little things that make the USA what it is, even if we still fail to understand them.

When the United States broke away from the rest of the European world in 1783 following the American Revolutionary War, a cultural shift began that is still developing today. Though the lands we now know as America mostly share a history of British occupation, tea and crumpets have long been replaced by coffee and donuts. America has given the world countless gifts, such as rock music, groundbreaking cinema, and New York City - in fact, it's probably the most culturally recognizable place on Earth. Still, for those of us on the outside looking in, the United States sometimes seems like a bit of a circus.

Scroll down to see some of America's funniest moments on Tumblr and how the rest of the world reacted. Don't take it personally, though - we've still got love for Yankee Land! (h/t)

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

They even made a hole and chipped one end of the biscuit if you look at the 16th and 35th ,that's brilliant !!

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Canada is literally cooler. Well, maybe not cooler than Alaska....

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Maya Wołoszyn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha - just have a look at Nunavut. Also - even though it is on the same land mass as Canada, Alaska was taken by the native Inuit peoples and used for fur trade by Russia in 1733 until 1867 when The US bought it.

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Susann Campbell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh for crying out loud, the only place that is cooler than the rest is Antarctica.

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Lucas Amarilla
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yea? You throw in Justin Bieber, I say Rush! Game,Set and match,Canada

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Jason Hook
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Canada's cool as s**t. The "everyone is nice" stereotype is wrong, but it's f*****g awesome

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

True. I'm generalizing, but a lot of the ones I've come across are quite rude, especially to employees at restaurants and stores and stuff. It's very strange.

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

𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶

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

I am so glad I live in the UK. Free health care, nicer people. Oh, except Boris Johnson. He let the whole country down. Oh and by the way I am slightly offended by the tea thing... We are not all cockney chavs or posh nobs

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

Still cant believe USA doesn't have kinder eggs. Or Christmas crackers btw...

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

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHH SHITTTTTTTTTTTTTT THAT BURN. HELL YEAH CANADA

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

Australia 'let's just settle this fight over the barby and some cold beer' ;)

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Willie D'Kay
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the Kinder Egg reference. Know why they are banned in America? You can't put toys in food because they're afraid kids will eat them, even when it's a big hollow egg with a huge capsule inside that's too big to be a choking hazard.

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moonsong23
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did I just see an Undertale reference, or is that a coincidence...?

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Kelly
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Upsetti spaghetti, it is not Italian but USA terms. So the flag is pretty wrong.

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BOO! This is nothing like any of these countries. Maybe the U.S. being confrontational...

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

At 18 you can be married, drive a car, go into huge debt, vote, and die for your country but you're not responsible enough to buy beer. *Face Palm*

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm, never considered that. I always did silly things.....like hide them in my pocket. Imagine that. ;D

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

I guess these things give digestion problems and obesity just from looking at them.

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

Germans: Duh, this Autobahn section has a 130 km/h speed limit. Americans: wow, this freeway allows 100 km/h!

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Helping Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god, you guys should look up which countries rely overwhelmingly on nuclear power. The US is actually way behind many countries in Europe!

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

I'm not sure if I should laugh at the joke or cry because this guy is serious....

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is always a cheaper way, which includes buying a plane ticket. Works every time. ;D

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Laury M.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Sorry, we've run out because of bad executive decisions. We got Cheetos in mayonnaise though."

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Master Markus
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except that a bunch of Americans hate Bill for being and atheist and because he tells them that science is correct instead of the BAHBLE.

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