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The 50 states of the U.S.A can often get Europeans confused. Is there really that much difference between Mississippi and Alabama? Washington and Oregon? To outsiders not so much, but of course locals will definitely let you know! To get more clarification on how to distinguish between them, one Redditor asked Americans what are the things everyone should know about each state. It's hard to say if this person got what they were asking for, but the result is definitely amusing.

While some users offered tactful descriptions about unique nature of their states and shared important historical facts, others were a lot more candid. Americans dispelled absurd myths, showed what makes them proud and didn't hesitate to point fingers at their own flaws with hilarious examples. Proving once again that they know how to laugh at themselves. Scroll down to see for yourself!

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Quinn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was on a college campus tour in Wisconsin once. A concerned parent asked "Do students often head off into town to drink?". The tour guide replied, "Oh, don't worry, there's a bar on campus!" By far the most Wisconsin misunderstanding I've ever been witness to.

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Brittney Stanford
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was really hoping for something much better for my home state. They could have went all out lol

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Dan H
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strictly regulated brothels operate legally in isolated rural areas, away from the majority of Nevada's population. Prostitution is illegal in the following counties: Clark (which contains Las Vegas), Washoe (which contains Reno), Douglas, and Lincoln.

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Connie Marshall
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real description: Philadelphia on the east, Pittsburgh on the wet, Alabama in the middle.

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Timbooo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can confirm this is true. My school had a silent auction with a basket full of Old Bay Seasoning.

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ThePanda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who knows that Springfield, NOT Chicago is the Capital?? :) ;)

Ruth Meszaros
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So who ever heard of Barrington or Northbrook, outside of Illinois?

Nikki Gregerson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chicago and Illinois are two different places. Just ask anyone who is from Illinois but not Chicago.

Monica Anderson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who currently lives in a Chicago suburb I can 100% confirm this.

Heather Whited
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, I live in Illinois and it should be "Where our ex-Governors make our license plates" Blago is still trying to get out of jail.

KrisF
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have gone with "Cities with bad reputations surrounded by cornfields. Lots of cornfields." The "from Chicago" part is more a northwestern IL thing than a statewide thing.

송희별
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I told people I would be moving to Illinois, I would tell people I was moving to Chicago since it sounded better and people recognize where Chicago is quicker than if you say Illinois

B Walko
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How I would describe it: "Oh look, a non-corrupt politician for once. So far."

Tara B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NOO Im from Southern IL. I have never even been Chicago.

Julie Lynn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I figured there must be more to Illinois than just Chicago. It is a fairly large state but who knows? Maybe there was only Chicago. Big smiles. I'm sure it is wonderful. I'd love to visit someday. :)

caity
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ahah trueeee i live in napervillle and it's boring af

Phillip Moderow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here, Chicagoans, let me make you feel at home: ratatatatatatatatatatat !

Arlene Davis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone who is from Chicago thinks it's the only city in the state. Everyone who isn't from Chicago hates Chicago with a passion, for precisely this reason.

John Anderson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They can make fun of white people in these....lets make fun of the criminal blacks who run Chicago lol

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Moo Jar
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in CT, and if I could describe it in one sentence... "We invented Lyme disease, and that is the most interesting thing that has happened here)

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Jill
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

”Where family trees go i circles.” (Karma: I’m probably going to have to pay for this comment somehow.)

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Melissa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Ohio and have never seen people in pajamas in public. I would have put "Turn signal? What's that?"

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Caitlin Smith
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'We have waffle house' does not accurately describe the waffle house situation down there.

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James Grandmaison
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm only an a*****e when it's warranted. Like when tourists visit and ask where top go to look at leaves. Right out your hotel window Sharon

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Martha Donaldson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yellowstone super-volcano should worry more than just people in Wyoming - If it ever does erupt.

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