American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Boring Conversation Starters

Ever notice how someone asks, "How are you?" but they don't really care about the reply, and then you still feel obligated to ask the question in return? It's a weird formality that people say when they start a conversation but just leads to pointless banter. Americans are really great at this.

The More You Know

An oyster's sex is fluid.
Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
Glitter is so unique it can be used as forensic evidence if matching glitter is found at the crime scene and on the suspect since glitter often goes unnoticed by the suspect.
The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.