American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Working Long Hours

Americans are used to the 40+ hour work week and don't expect much vacation time in return. In other countries, work hours are pretty flexible, and vacation time and mental health days are given out often rather than stressed over. Overworking yourself is seen as unnecessary and unhealthy.

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The More You Know

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  • Danny Devito used to work as a hairdresser. For corpses.
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  • The tongue is the only muscle in the body attached from one end.
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