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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 Though the lands we now know as America mostly share a history of British occupation, tea and crumpets have long been replaced by coffee and donuts.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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I love Hermione
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So...a buncha white guys, then a black guy, then a puffy, gets legit everywhere orange guy

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

You could even more accurately represent the entire lot of USA presidents as a turnip field.

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

James A. Garfield was also shot. And Teddy Roosevelt ... but he just finished his speech and kept on living.

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Jim Ellington
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone always forgets about William McKinley, who, after deflecting one bullet with a button, saved his eventual assassin'd life bu breaking up the mob of outraged men beating him to death. The other bullet entered his abdomen, and he was ruched to the hospital, where he received surgery. He seemingly made a full recovery in a week, then promptly dropped dead from internal gangrene.

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

What I don't get is how bad were those presidents that were killed? Surely not as bad as trump?

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

this has always been my favorite picture since the elections!!

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

So wait, they're calling Obama an Oreo? You know, white on the inside and all...

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

Oreo as in biracial. His mother was White and his father was Black.

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Weeping Willowz (WeepingWillowz)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, more than two presidents were shot! Can’t remember which but another president was shot

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Jim Ellington
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course you do, because it's perfectly acceptable and perhaps even encouraged to denigrate Caucasians and refer to them as "cracker" or "Cheetoh".

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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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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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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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