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It’s no secret—the rest of the world looks at how peculiar American culture can be and wonders if it’s even real.

‘Cause let’s face it—even if it looks fine for us, that doesn’t mean that having police patrol your school, paying for a ride to the hospital, and calling the toilet “restroom” when we all know very well there ain't nobody going there to have a rest shouldn’t raise a brow for others.

So this time, we are looking at what American things make our fellow non-American friends scratch their heads in simple, yet very spot-on questions below. Our dear American Pandas are also welcome to help separate what’s real, what’s rumors, and what only happens in movies in the comments! And after you're done with this post, check out our previous one with things Americans do that require an explanation for non-Americans.

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Even though Americans and Europeans share many things, like commitment to democratic principles, a strategic alliance, and some of the highest standards in the world, there are still some very notable differences between them.

A 2016 study done by Pew Research Center was very revealing in that respect. First of all, it showed that Americans are more likely to believe they control their own destiny.

The research showed that a staggering 57% of Americans disagreed with the statement “Success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside our control.” The percentage was higher than in any other European nations polled.

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The second interesting thing the Pew poll showed is that “Americans prioritize individual liberty, while Europeans tend to value the role of the state to ensure no one in society is in need.”

When it comes to religion, it turned out that over half in the US (53%) say religion is extremely important in their life, which is nearly double the share with the same view in Poland.

In France, for example, only 14% consider religion a very important aspect of their lives.

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Les🐝an
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My lab partner lit the science classroom on fire. I love chemistry

ebony1k124 touch
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine burnt my hand with the end of a hot test tube. I still have the round scar 28 years later.

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Nubmaeme
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My physics lab partner died two months before graduation due to some kind of genetic blood disorder. He could explain things in a way that made them easier to understand, something the teacher couldn't do. I was lost without him and at the worst possible time when we were heading into finals.

Walter Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs ARE a man's best friend. I never go anywhere without my Lab partner.

Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have two people running an experiment together. You study the topic, design the experiment, run the experiment, record the data, analyze the data, and reach conclusions about the data. You then (hopefully both!) write up the whole thing. So, y'know... You do science with them.

Peko
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the permanent nature of it that surprise us. We'd do the same things but with whomever we happened to sit next to that day.

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Bama Belle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My lab partner almost caused me to pass out. We were dissecting a frog. She poked an internal organ w/ her scalpel & it burst. I felt it hit me in the face. She yelled, "Ewww, that got in my mouth!". Suddenly, I was in a black tunnel, swaying back and forth. I snapped back before falling over, though.

Dilly Millandry
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get grey fizzy vision before I pass out... A friend of mine insisted everything went yellow. I know that's not the main point but I find the differences interesting.

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Xan A. Du
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. It's the teacher's way of forcing us introverts into socializing. Work together and you must communicate or you may blow each other up.

Dani Colombick
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my lab partner threw vitreous humor at me when we were dissecting a cow eye. she is now one of my closest friends.

Mikal Du Preez
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"What do they do with them" lol. I'm not American but in my school we had partners for practical stuff in science or biology class because there would never be enough equipment for every student to work alone.

Rebecca Schultz
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You work as a team. This is probably because of not having enough equipment to go around.

Cori
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My lab partner let me do most of the dissecting in my anatomy class. I was very okay with this. I'm a total nerd when it comes to anatomy. I find the entire subject to be extremely fascinating. I sorta wrecked the curve in my college anatomy class and my classmates were super annoyed with me. I tried to make it up by forcing my introverted butt to go to their study group. That's where I learned I kind of enjoy teaching.

leah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine lit my hair on fire. I stabbed him with a pencil.

Jesse
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In some places. It has its roots in limited supplies and limited budgets but the practice persists.

Gipsy Kings fan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I recall, we needed lab partners in Biology (1970s) because the school couldn't afford an embalmed frog (to dissect) for every person in the class. 🤢 🤮

Jeny Kennedy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure do! And if you're lucky, you'll get one that's actually a 100 year old sparkly vampire who can actually act when given material that isn't pure sh#t.

KT
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my lab partner sat in class EATING her chapstick and then throwing it up in the lab sink O.o Im in Canada

Captain Legible
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In chemistry (Scotland) we had lab groups of two or three. I was up the front with another lad because nobody else would work with us - too dangerous. We both frequently set our hair on fire and once we accidentally made so much nylon the school had to phone the council to get it disposed of.

b l a n c
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i've always been weirded out by this too! i've never been in a school where we had a 'lab'. just the science class room, and we often use the art room for biology when we're using microscopes, but we just go in groups cause there's not enough microscopes for everybody

Maurettis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It happens during school, especially the ones with labs...

Epic King
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lab partners are a real thing and they are the people that you have to work with and they always like to mess stuff up

Louise Stange-Wahl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My "lab partner" told me that they only way she passed biology was nicking my answers. When I was bumped up to an honors class, she failed...just too nice I am.

GirlFriday
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. You work on group projects together. It teaches team work and collaboration.

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