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As Eddie Murphy\u2019s character learned in \u201cComing to America,\u201d things are a bit weird in the United States. Our Big Macs\u00ae are big, our dogs are small, and we bleed coffee and artificial cheese. We\u2019re the country that has laws against selling peanuts on Wednesdays and harassing the mythical beast Big Foot. Next time you\u2019re in town, keep your eyes open for more weird things you\u2019ll only see in the USA.<\/p>\n

No, That\u2019s Not a Well-Dressed Child<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We love our pets in America. And while our SUVs are oversized, we like our pets small enough to carry in a purse or stroller. Owners here don\u2019t like being separated from their animals if at all possible. After all, we\u2019re so crazy about our pets, we dress them up for holidays, carry them into stores, and sometimes we give them anti-depressants if they\u2019re feeling blue. It\u2019s just how things are done around here.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll Have a Side of Diabetes, Please<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Americans like to drown themselves with syrup, butter, and Cheez Whiz\u00ae, and lots of it. It\u2019s not dinner if the plate isn\u2019t the size of Kanye West\u2019s ego. American portions are clownishly larger than the rest of the world, and it\u2019s one of the first things visitors notice about our country. We feel that as long as there\u2019s a Diet Coke\u00ae to go with our double double cheeseburger and large fry, we\u2019ve struck the right nutritional balance. Additionally, peanut butter is nearly a condiment here and we\u2019ll fry just about anything and eat it\u2014including straight-up butter.<\/p>\n

The Metric System is for Wimps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If someone understands the metric system in America, they\u2019re either (1) not from here, or (2) tend to buy leafy things in grams and ounces. That being said, few Americans understand our\u2026whatever-you-want-to-call-it system. It\u2019s not uncommon to see people in the baking aisle look up how many cups go into a litre or how many teaspoons make up an ounce. And don\u2019t bother asking how many degrees it takes for something to freeze (32 degrees Fahrenheit) or boil (212 degrees Fahrenheit). It\u2019s a confusing system and no one gets it. But good luck trying to take it away from us!<\/p>\n

Hello, Stranger Danger<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are two things you don\u2019t want to hear when you\u2019re on the john: \u201cThat one is broken,\u201d and, \u201cI see you!\u201d As many travellers point out, there are unusually large gaps between the bathroom doors in America. No one knows why the standard size is big enough to drive a truck as you\u2019re taking a\u2014never mind.<\/p>\n

No Time for a \u201cDead\u201dline<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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If you need some liquor, a husband, and a chicken sandwich ASAP, come to America. Our drive-thru fast food chains are nearly as recognizable as our flag, but we don\u2019t slack off when it comes to other services, too. If we can avoid walking into a place (or just walking in general), we\u2019ll do it. You\u2019ll see a number of drive-thru pharmacies, espresso bars, banks, hospitals, wedding chapels, donut shops, and even funeral homes. Because death takes way too long everywhere else.<\/p>\n

That Better Be Virgin Juice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sorry, travellers. If you\u2019re not 21, you\u2019re not getting a splash of booze. In America, you are allowed to vote, own a gun, and go to war by 18, but taking a Jell-O\u00ae shot under 21 is too extreme for us. If you\u2019ve ever wondered why red Solo\u00ae cups are in every American movie and TV show, it\u2019s to blur the age of who\u2019s drinking. Oh, and yes, we actually do use those red Solo\u00ae cups for all of our parties in real life. Beer pong isn\u2019t the same with pint glasses.<\/p>\n

Next time you travel to the States, turn your attention away from the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Rocky Mountains. When you\u2019re here, look out for drive-thru wedding chapels, dressed-up dogs, and fried food out the wazoo. That\u2019s the American way, and proud of it.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favourite wacky thing about America?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As Eddie Murphy\u2019s character learned in \u201cComing to America,\u201d things are a bit weird in the United States. Our Big Macs\u00ae are big, our dogs are small, and we bleed coffee and artificial cheese. We\u2019re the country that has laws against selling peanuts on Wednesdays and harassing the mythical beast Big Foot. 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