American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Cashier Small Talk

Most people like self-checkout so they can avoid cashier small talk. The panicked "hey this juice is really great," kind of conversation is just the product of feeling awkward and pressed for time while scanning your items. In reality, cashiers aren't exactly thrilled to be there either. 

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The More You Know

  • Jellyfish can sting even when they're dead.
  • When the Super Bowl champion Giants visited the White House in 1987, they dumped popcorn on President Reagan.
  • Donkeys and dolphins are sometimes used as guard animals.
  • The designer of the current United States flag was 17 at the time, and created it for a high school project. He received a B-.
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