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 Though the lands we now know as America mostly share a history of British occupation, tea and crumpets have long been replaced by coffee and donuts.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

S.Korea: I was in Gangnam. Been stuck in traffic back home. Still waiting.

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

What kind of person would drive 40 minutes for groceries in Holland?!!? You can cross our entire country in that time!

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

As a Canadian...LOL. 9 hours? That's cute. That's a cute distance you have there.

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

Well that's just one state, but yes canada is vast and beautiful might I add.

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

A couple of weeks ago I visited my parents in law in the south of The Netherlands, and we did some groceries in Belgium and Germany. All on the same day.

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Peta Hurley-Hill
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We went on a driving holiday a few years back.We went from from the middle of our state to the top of the next state and then back down again.Covering over 3000 km......Coming from Europe via plane we flew across a desert .Two hours later,still crossing same desert...Welcome to Australia.

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Bway_Gonnabe11
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TRUE!!!! I drove from kansas to florida and back with 7 people. in the same car. the youngest was 2.... kill me. im still in recovery

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

I'm in Texas. I drove for 2 days, now I'm just leaving Texas.

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

welcome to texas bitches, when youre done here visit f*****g alaska

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

Why would Germans drive 40 minutes for groceries in the Netherlands? Germany is cheaper. I know because I'm Dutch and often drive 40 minutes to do groceries in Germany 😂

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

size of Florida 170,000 square kilometres size of Western Australia 2,650,000 square kilometres!

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

Bulgaria: our highways have the limit of 140 km/h but they suck, so whoever dares to test his/her luck or loves strong sensations... My limit is 175 km/h. But it's too risky.

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Crystal-Lee Houle
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in Alberta. I could drive for 16 hours in one direction and still be in Alberta.

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

Ireland - 80 km/h, locals drives 100 km/h and tourists afraid to reach 60 km/h.

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

my state has different plant zones and just 10 days ago it was snowing on the NW part of the state but it was a 85 degrees on the SE part of the state all at the same time. I just love OKLAHOMA

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

Philippines Quezon City (29 yrs old): okay let's go to cavite Philippines cavite (31): wow our trip was fast

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

I was in Quezon City Philippines (29 yrs old), finally got to Edsa (31 yrs old)

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

@Hans ... unlimited, 120, 100, 80, 60, 40, 30 .... and after a few kilometers it starts all over again

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

Ahaha so true, I live in the Netherlands and I can drive to

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

Stupid post button. I wanted to say that I can drive to Germany in about 40 minutes.

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

You really have to be very close-minded to think that this is a benefit Europe has over the US.

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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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