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

Chihuahuas have the biggest brains in the canine world.
The toilet is statistically the cleanest place in your home. Your desk, kitchen sink, and cellphone all have more bacteria.
Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes.
A man sued Pepsi claiming he found a mouse in his Mountain Dew. Pepsi attorneys stated that Mountain Dew will dissolve a mouse in 30 days, and showed his can was purchased 74 days after being manufactured.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.