American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Blasting The AC

Americans love their air conditioner. But if you've ever summered in Europe, you know that Europeans really don't. A fan or two in one room is really all they need, while over in the States we're content to rack up the electrical bills and sit in an ice box all summer.

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The More You Know

  • Enzo Ferrari told a man "you may be able to drive a tractor but you will never be able to handle a Ferrari properly." The man was so angry that he vowed to create the perfect car. His name was Ferruccio Lamborghini.
  • A baby can cost new parents 750 hours of sleep in their first year.
  • The odds of getting a royal flush are exactly 1 in 649,740.
  • Virginia is the only state that has the same state flower and state tree, the Dogwood.
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