American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Speaking Your Mind

Many Americans like to speak their minds whether or not they're completely educated on the topic. However, freedom of speech doesn't mean you can say whatever, whenever you want without regard for other people's feelings. Educated and deliberate discussions are much more effective than shouting into a void.

The More You Know

The smallest bone in your body is in your ear.
The horse on the Wyoming license plate is named Steamboat.
The world record for the tallest stack of doughnuts totaled more than 3,000.
A species of squid has been observed to leap from the ocean by using pressurized water jets to achieve flight, going as far as 98 feet!

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.