American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Glorifying High School

Americans love to revisit the glory days of high school. But do they ever consider the fact that, for the most part, everyone hated it? In other countries, high school is considered one of the most awkward periods of a person's life. Who would want to relive being thirteen?

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The More You Know

  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • England is hit with more tornadoes per square mile than any other country in the world.
  • An 11-year-old is responsible for naming Pluto.
  • 9% of Americans have phobias.
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