American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Giant Meals

That being said, Americans live to eat. The portion sizes have only gotten bigger and bigger over the years, and with the option to supersize meals at most fast-food chains, the belief that "bigger is better" prevails. But when you notice the size of the American waistline, you'll probably realize that that definitely isn't always true.

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The More You Know

  • The average person living in Sweden eats about 22 pounds of chocolate a year.
  • Doctors' sloppy handwriting kills more than 7,000 people annually in the United States.
  • There's such a thing as a fear of buttons.
  • Movie popcorn costs more per ounce than Filet Mignon.
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