American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Overly Confident

So many Americans can argue themselves until they're blue in the face. However, that doesn't always mean they're right. Overconfidence often comes off as arrogance, and it wouldn't hurt to just listen and make informed decisions.

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The More You Know

  • A species of squid has been observed to leap from the ocean by using pressurized water jets to achieve flight, going as far as 98 feet!
  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
  • People write love letters to trees in Australia via email.
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
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