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by scott_s 5725 days ago
But then, it's not knowledge you ever really need to know.

If you're European and living in Europe, that is. Knowing the relative size of your surroundings is pretty useful.
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wardrox 5725 days ago
Until I started dating an American girl, I can't say I was ever in a situation where I needed to know how big America was. The US just isn't very significant to the average European.
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scott_s 5725 days ago
Right, that's my point. Once you're in America, it's knowledge you'll need.
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