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It’s no secret—the rest of the world looks at how peculiar American culture can be and wonders if it’s even real.

‘Cause let’s face it—even if it looks fine for us, that doesn’t mean that having police patrol your school, paying for a ride to the hospital, and calling the toilet “restroom” when we all know very well there ain't nobody going there to have a rest shouldn’t raise a brow for others.

So this time, we are looking at what American things make our fellow non-American friends scratch their heads in simple, yet very spot-on questions below. Our dear American Pandas are also welcome to help separate what’s real, what’s rumors, and what only happens in movies in the comments! And after you're done with this post, check out our previous one with things Americans do that require an explanation for non-Americans.

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Ceredwyn Ealanta
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But taking off shoes and socks when you come in is nearly as good as taking off your bra.

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    Questions-For-Americans

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a staple food. Most kids grow up eating PB&J sandwiches.

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    GirlFriday
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have them. They are usually part of the cheerleader squad or dance squad. It is a sports thing. We take sports very seriously.

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    Even though Americans and Europeans share many things, like commitment to democratic principles, a strategic alliance, and some of the highest standards in the world, there are still some very notable differences between them.

    A 2016 study done by Pew Research Center was very revealing in that respect. First of all, it showed that Americans are more likely to believe they control their own destiny.

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    The research showed that a staggering 57% of Americans disagreed with the statement “Success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside our control.” The percentage was higher than in any other European nations polled.

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    Ray Martin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's aisles, though an isle just for cereal would be amazing :-)

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    Brendan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An affective way to make the 'popular' kids feel even more popular.

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    The second interesting thing the Pew poll showed is that “Americans prioritize individual liberty, while Europeans tend to value the role of the state to ensure no one in society is in need.”

    When it comes to religion, it turned out that over half in the US (53%) say religion is extremely important in their life, which is nearly double the share with the same view in Poland.

    In France, for example, only 14% consider religion a very important aspect of their lives.

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    Truth Monster
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you should see what we do to marshmellows....they had it coming

    Veronica Volz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, microwaves are faster. Kettles take much longer in the US vs the UK eg, because of the the lower voltage/wattage.

    Jack Chandra
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since European electricity is 240 volts, while North American electricity is 120 volts, British kettles will boil twice as fast as American ones.

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    Rosesinmyhair
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad I live in Australia with 240V. Kettle is quick to boil. I tried making a cup of boiled water in the microwave for my tea once and it tasted foul! Like the water was salty and it made the tea taste bland. Never again!

    Torchicachu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i guess it depends where your water comes from tho..

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am actually surprised with how many people think majority of people use stove top kettles. Have they never heard of electric kettles? I don’t know anyone or seen anyone use a stove top kettle unless camping, everyone I know uses electric kettles which boils water super fast.

    Just JoLynn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a stove top kettle and I love it, heats up my water super fast too.

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    XianJaguar
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do too. If i need really hot water, I put it in the microwave to heat it up because it can heat it to a temperature higher than what comes out of the faucet.

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    Wubbleyew
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is probably in part due to the fact that American households only have 110volt outlets unlike the 200-240v a lot of other places. So their electric jugs are quite likely a lot slower.

    Johnny
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was just going to say that -- our 120V electric kettles top out out 1500 watts of power, so a 220V 3000W kettle heats water twice as fast. Plus many Americans just don't heat water for beverages all that often -- they use a dedicated coffee maker for coffee and that's the only hot beverage some people drink regularly.

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    Virgil Blue
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems to be a lot of kettle hate out there judging by the downvotes. Personally I prefer kettles because I drink a lot of tea.

    Torchicachu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i know some of you wont agree with this, but i really believe putting water in the microwave for a minute or two is way easier than boiling water in a kettle or in a pot. sorry if im wrong.

    Something
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see how it's easier than an electric kettle, which exists in the United States as well. To microwave water, you fill a container, put it into a cabinet, and press a button. To boil water with an electric kettle, you fill a container and press a button.

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    Leo Domitrix
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh c'mon, I know people in other countries who do this, too!

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really want anyone to explain why heating water in the microwave is wrong. Seriously, you all have kittens when you see it, but what difference does it make how you heat your water for tea?

    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually very scientific and all to do with how the water reacts with the tea leaves. Too hot or too cool makes a huge difference to the flavour. Water should be ideally around 93 to 97 degrees (teas vary of course) and by the time a kettle has boiled and you've gone to pick it up it is usually at the right temperature. I don't mind how people heat their water personally, but there are good reasons why microwaves don't do justice to tea.

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    GirlFriday
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. How else do you do it? I am not buying another appliance, especially one that is so much slower to occasionally heat up water.

    ClaireM
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boiling water is a task that happens multiple times a day in the UK to make hot drinks, typically tea. So it makes much more sense to have an electric kettle.

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    Nevits Yibble
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on how it's being used. Pressed coffee should be brewed around 205F - a stove and a thermometer is easier for me. Pouring water from a kettle - much better for tea. But berating people ("Americans") for microwaving water period is just pretentious nonsense. It works, it's efficient, and it's called science.

    Cee Mor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is literally all my microwave is used for

    A Jones
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some folks do, but I stick to using a kettle. Microwaved water/beverages tastes weird.

    Carol Lewis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Microwaved liquid dosen't alter taste. Weird.

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    Carol Lewis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm at a loss as to why someone would question something that is a personal preference. It's not wromg or stupid to use a microwave.

    RitaGG
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I live in the Phoenix, AZ area. It was 118F yesterday (48C). Boiling water on the stove heats up my house. Definitely don't want that.

    JessG
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Up until I got a kettle I did

    lara
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this a bad thing? The BEST thing about it, is even if you forget it the water will not boil away which, if you do it on the stove, results in a ruined stove and a ruined pot. The microwave, instead, will just beep at you incessantly.

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since electric kettles have come out, stovetop kettles aren’t very common. I don’t think I have ever seen someone use a stovetop kettle except when camping.

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    Eva Bryson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How else are you going to heat it up?

    Leslie Burleson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to ... until we got a water cooler with a cold and hot side

    Jack Ericson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How else would you heat up water? I mean, you could use a tea kettle, but that would take much longer

    Doris Bennett
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not? It's fast and easy. Why dirty a pan to just heat up a cup of water for instant coffee?

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instead of using a pan you could use an actual electric kettle. It can hold up to 2Litres of water and boils in approx 2 minutes. We use the water for cooking pasta, cup of soup mixes, coffees, tea, 2 minute noodles, boiling potatoes instead of waiting for the saucepan of water to heat up etc.

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    Jim Ellington
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How else are you going to heat a pint of water in a minute?

    Max L.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also italians, for a quick heated leftover cup of espresso.

    Tor Rolf Strøm
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG heating up water in the microwave! I mean.. the thought! Using something created to heat liquids.. to heat liquids? CRAZY!!!!

    Astrid Nineor
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not???! If you just need one cup it is faster than the stovetop, and roughly the same as an e kettle

    Donny Cromwell
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guilty, but personally I prefer to use friction to bring my water to a boil.

    David Wheater
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Americans, tend to drink coffee rather than tea. Coffee should be made with hot, but not boiling water, so a microwave will probably heat up a cup of water to the right temperature easier than a kettle. Tea needs boiling water, so a kettle works better. You should take care when microwaving water as it can cause it to be super heated, putting a spoon into super heated water may cause it to go boom!

    Bridgette Helms
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. So much faster and you don't need to take out a big pot. You can just put a mug or something smaller in the microwave.

    Gerry Higgins
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those electric tea kettles that heat water quickly in the UK never caught on in the US. Yes, poop it in microwave. Don't worry, it won't ruin the flavour of the water.

    Louise Stange-Wahl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure! Faster than waiting for the kettle to boil!

    leah
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an electric kettle and a stovetop kettle, but I sometimes use the microwave if I make a single cup of hot chocolate or tea.

    Damaris Gilbert
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only when we're in a hurry, at least for me

    Leah Helbig
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not for cooking only do that when cleaning the microwave

    Sill Marien
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guilty of heating up tea in the microwave when I make and forget about it and it gets cold - central Europe ;p

    Randomcthulu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny story, my mother once let my brother and I put a hotdog into the microwave without poking holes into it first on the condition that we cleaned up the mess. It was so worth it to 14 year old me lol.

    Ry Keener
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everywhere I've lived had a microwave. Easy. Never had to waste extra space or money for another item to do what the microwave already does.

    Richard Brown
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's why you can't get a decent cup of tea over there

    Gussi Gusii
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Done this too out of laziness. Also cooked ramen in a microwave and an electric kettle.

    Rene Henrichson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We use an electric kettle because using the stove creates too much heat in the house during the summer months. The electric kettle also works much faster.

    Heather Althouse
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah how else would you do it, besides the stove which takes a lot longer

    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An electric kettle, that is what everyone I know uses. The only time I ever see a stovetop kettle is when I go camping.

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    Lyra Rey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a kettle, but it's fancy looking and it was kind of expensive. Most people don't have one. When I went to New Zealand nine years ago it was eye opening to see that every hotel, hostel, and host I stayed with seemed to have a cheap (but perfectly functional) kettle in their kitchen. They also seemed to use hot water more often than we do in the US. I was there in mid to late spring and more than one host offered me a hot water bottle to take to bed. I've never seen that here, but I also don't sleep in a lot of other people's homes here so maybe everyone here has one but never talks about it.

    A Random Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um.. I don't want to use the stove for a hot cup'pa tea.

    Vicky Zar
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every household in Germany has an electric cattle.

    AndyR
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the people using it to make tea, how long would it take to microwave enough water for a pot?

    Joey Marlin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the wattage of the microwave, cup size/volume of water, how cool or warm the water is already (eg comes out the tap warmer in the summer or some people might have it in a filter jug in the fridge). Too many variables.

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    Ford Summit
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only when I want to make tea, which I'll later cool down with ice and keep in a huge pitcher in the fridge. And on the next day I mix it with lemonade

    Aimee hester
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes and it drives me INSANE. I strictly use my kettle on stove. I teach my kids to as well. Learn some damn patience! (Not America's strong suit)

    deanna woods
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I need to boil water I always use the stove.

    Luna Lovegood
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't, but I know people do. It's not the only way everyone heats up water though. Most people I know have a kettle for boiling water that they use mostly.

    80 Van
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not. Many people I know do not, but some do. I don’t know anyone who does to make coffee, but I know a few who do to make tea.

    Nadine Khazaka
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also do that with A TEABAG inside the mug and I can't even

    Scott Johnson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't evens the microwave anymore. I just run a cycle on my Keurig without a pod in it. Instant hot water. No waiting. (Of course the only time I usually need hot water is when I'm making tea or coffee, so it's just easier to put a coffee or tea pod in.

    glowworm2
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use the kettle for boiling water. If I'm making tea, that's a different story.

    Iggy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A kettle is much faster.

    Bill
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They sell electric kettles in walmart but most Americans don't know what they are.

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    Xan A. Du
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American here. I no longer have a microwave. I remember years ago when using the microwave to heat water for a cup of tea, that the water would develop a film or foam on top after adding the tea bag. Thad never happened when boiling water.

    Virgil Blue
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That could have been calcium separating out and floating perhaps? My local water tends to do that foam/film because it contained a lot of it. Mostly harmless but kind of yuck. With kettles it tends to deposit on the heat plate while boiling I think.

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    Computernaut
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so dumb to me, do you people really not have kettles?

    CatWoman312
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    And what do y’all do? Just blow on it? Sit it outside?

    Toasty
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    Some do, but the decent ones among us use a kettle.

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    #8

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    chi-wei shen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How else would you call them? Students wouldn't use the teachers first name.

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    GirlFriday
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some schools are more strict than others and require them. My schools didn't require them. We just excused ourselves and went to the restroom when needed.

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    GirlFriday
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. They don't - at least the schools that I went to and my nieces and nephews don't (they are ages 4 - 17). In the past, students were made to recite the "pledge of allegiance" each morning, but I think this is something that has fallen by the wayside.

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    giraffescupcakesandlove
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some schools don't allow it, but at the schools I went to we were allowed to. It was fun! You can put magnets, quotes, pictures of loved ones.

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    Potter
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, and there are usually one or two questions where you have to read something and write a few pages for it.

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    Kat Hoth
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, and sometimes mail does get stolen even though it's a federal offense.

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    Kat Hoth
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some do and if you put raisins on top you call it ants on a log.

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    Les🐝an
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My lab partner lit the science classroom on fire. I love chemistry

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    chi-wei shen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's so unusual with this? I'm Austrian and my children's friends never used my first name.

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    Dave P
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no, never seen it and you do it in NYC you will be banned for life

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    #23

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    Kat Hoth
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of us have the entire thing memorized.

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    chi-wei shen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think children all over the world have to feel "slightly suicidal" to do this.

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    80 Van
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, we call eye doctors “Optometrists,” and we call Opticians “Opticians.”

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    Truth Monster
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Regionally yes. it is also known as "hot chocolate"

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    80 Van
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m curious what TV show you’re watching.

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    Bill
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    most countries do because it has been a part of military training for centuries. They want inshape youth for military service.

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    GirlFriday
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The term "20/20" and similar fractions (such as 20/40, 20/60, etc.) are visual acuity measurements. They also are called Snellen fractions, named after Herman Snellen, the Dutch ophthalmologist who developed this measurement system in 1862.

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    Clare McDuff
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Summer reading list and you have to journal about the books.

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    giovanna
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Italian. Children eat pasta with butter and Parmigiano here. I also do when I want the comfort of a warm pasta hug.

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    spirit wolf
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to school in other countries aswell and boy did I write lines in detention. This is definitely not just an American thing. Yes, I was an exemplary student.

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