Can you spell ‘‘MURICA’? From foodstuffs to forests to free public restrooms, here is a rundown of topics in which the US soars above and beyond.
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“Americans With Disabilities Act is one of the most important and incredible pieces of legislation that nobody knows about.” - u/1967Miura
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“NASA. . . . they're still taking great strides in taking humanity forward, but more importantly, they focus a LOT on educating the common folks during missions.” - u/vpsj
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“Rock n’ roll, baby.” - u/ToledoVader
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“Central AC.” - u/panconquesofrito
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“The United States adopts more children than the rest of the world combined.” - u/NGUSE_1
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“US national forests and the Bureau of Land Management lands . . . . amazing and a national treasure.” - u/silenttomato581
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“The First Amendment is something every nation needs.” - u/2klaedfoorboo
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“Altering your restaurant order. I visited Spain, and I couldn’t find a place that let me substitute or change things. Wanna replace the ketchup on your burger with the barbecue sauce they serve with the chicken strips? You’re SOL.” - u/infallible_apathy
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“Beer. . . . Many still think of American beer as Bud and Coors. I talk to folks about the microbrewery scene out here and their jaws drop.” - u/DrockBradley
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“We are one of the most climate-diverse countries. You can live in almost any biome here.” - u/Flashmax305
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“Did someone say free public restrooms?” - u/twirlwhirlswirl
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“Discouraging smoking cigarettes.” - u/dadlifenokids
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“Barbecue. I’m Canadian and we’ll barbecue year round, but they call that ‘grilling.’ I’m talking American barbecue. F*** me up with that brisket you’ve been smoking all week, Uncle Sam.” - u/zosobaggins
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“Being able to turn right on red lights.” - u/Mahote
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“Classic muscle cars. . . . there’s just something about 60/70s American cars. Sure they’re boats, but damn, they look and sound amazing.” - u/S3ERFRY333
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“I didn't like 80s music until I heard American 80s music. You guys did 80s best.” - u/Dugular
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“The Eisenhower Interstate Highway System. It was built for the Cold War, but it has made very long road trips pleasant and contributed enormously to the US economy.” - u/Widespreaddd
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“General aviation access for the public.” - u/Iceman_1325
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“The public library system.” - u/nessinoo
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“I love the ‘Spooky Season’ and Halloween spirit in America!” - u/Tracirainbow69
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“Cheeseburgers.” - u/954kevin
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“Cheese options. The French and Italians talk about how great their cheeses are, but damn, Americans can get any and every type of cheese at their local grocery store.” - u/s0m30n3e1s3
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“Ranch dressing. We have something labeled as ‘ranch’ where I am, but it’s not the same as actual American ranch. Not even even close.” - u/CrazyPlatypusLady
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“Ice in drinks. Better beverage-to-ice ratio than just about anywhere.” - u/nawmynameisclarence
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“Clean drinking water. With a few notable exceptions, of course. And the NFL.” - u/rhoo31313
