American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Using Toilets With Lots of Water

Most foreign toilets have very little water in the bowl, which is a strange concept if you aren't used to it. But as it's been said, America is falling way behind on conservation efforts. One of the easiest places to start is in the bathroom by using less water while you shower, brush your teeth, and yes, even use the toilet.

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The More You Know

  • Arkansas hosts the annual World Championship Duck Calling Contest.
  • The Nobel Committee declined to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 because "there was no suitable living candidate." This was meant as tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated earlier that year without receiving the Prize.
  • Little brown bats sleep more than any other mammal on earth.
  • For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
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