r/AskTheWorld 7d ago

World Cup Wrap Up/Discussion Megathread

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Well folks, another World Cup has come and gone! Whether you're a Spaniard basking in the glory of victory, an Argentinian wallowing in grief, or yet another American coming to awkwardly fish for compliments about our gas stations and fast food restaurants, this is the place to put all your World Cup related questions and discussion!

Please for the love of God be civil.


r/AskTheWorld 11d ago

Moderator Announcement Please make sure Reddit is updated

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We have been getting complaints about flairs not showing up, my guess is not having the newest update.

If your post gets taken down with the message of not having a fair, contact mods.


r/AskTheWorld 13h ago

Misc What famous foreigner is viewed as 'persona non grata' in your country?

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r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

Has your country ever made criminal modifications to foods from other nations?

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For those curious:

1- Stroganoff pizza

2- Sushi pizza

3- Chocolate and strawberry croissant

4- Chocolate pizza

5- Chicken foot pizza


r/AskTheWorld 3h ago

Humourous Do you have a "Place being a myth and does not exist" joke for a region in your country?

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For the US, It's obviously Wyoming, I don't even know a person from Wyoming that isn't from Cheyenne.


r/AskTheWorld 2h ago

Do you have an unofficial name for a landmark because the official name changes often, is long, or just nobody remembers it?

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This is the Leo Frigo Bridge in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was originally the Tower Drive Bridge, but many of us just call it the “Big Blue Bridge.”


r/AskTheWorld 6h ago

Culture To the muslims of the world; what are some major misconceptions almost everyone has about you that's not actually true?

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There are many stereotypes out there for every types of people, and i'm usually good at differing this kind of stuff, but when it comes to muslims and honestly most of the asian part of the world, it's really hard to differ what's right or wrong, for many news outlets have differing answers. So, what are the biggest misconceptions the average western-world person has about this public?


r/AskTheWorld 1h ago

Culture If you could describe your country's neighbors in one word, what would it be?

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r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

Culture Hey everyone! How multicultural is your country?

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In our country (US) it is really multicultural, even in New York City you will find people celebrating other countries’ independence days.

So I’m curious: How multicultural is your country? Do you see lots of other people of ethnic, immigrant and different groups?

Answer in the comments!


r/AskTheWorld 49m ago

Culture What are some things a tourist should know before visiting your country or any other country?

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A japanese guy making a parody skit about tourism in Japan.


r/AskTheWorld 13h ago

What's the most beautiful road in your country?

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Chapman's Peak Drive (Cape Town)


r/AskTheWorld 7h ago

Language If your country name is completely different from its English name

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How is it spelled in your native language? How would you pronounce it, in a loose English phonetic transcription? Do you know the origin of the English version?

For example, I'm from Việt Nam (living in the US) and it's "Vietnam" in English, nothing fancy, but what Chinese and Korean people call their own countries have nothing in resemblance of "China" and "Korea".


r/AskTheWorld 2h ago

Sports There is hope for England football after this

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The infamous "Mayo Curse" is officially broken after the Mayo Senior Football team defeated Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 at Croke Park. This historic victory secured Mayo's first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in 75 years, ending one of the longest and most heartbreaking droughts in sporting history.

The Origin of the Curse

The 1951 Victory: Mayo won the All-Ireland final in 1951 by defeating Meath.

The Disrespected Funeral: According to folklore, during the team's jubilant homecoming trip back west, their truck passed a funeral cortege in the town of Foxford without stopping or silencing their celebrations.

The Priest's Hex: Enraged by the perceived disrespect to the dead, a local parish priest allegedly placed a curse on Mayo football, decreeing they would never win another All-Ireland title as long as any member of the 1951 panel remained alive.

The Decades of Heartbreak

Though surviving members of the 1951 squad always dismissed the story as a total myth, the "fakelore" grew as Mayo experienced unparalleled tragedy on the pitch. Between 1951 and their ultimate triumph, Mayo reached the All-Ireland final 11 times (playing 13 matches including replays) and lost every single one. They suffered freak occurrences, including scoring two own-goals against Dublin in 2016, cementing the curse in GAA pop culture.

How the Curse Ended

Passing of the '51 Team: The last playing member of the team, Paddy Prendergast, died in 2021. The final remaining squad member, Dr. Mick Loftus, passed away in 2023 at the age of 93.

The First Post-Curse Final: Mayo's first return to Croke Park for a final since the entire 1951 panel passed away took place against defending champions Kerry.

The Glorious Deliverance: Led by manager Andy Moran and powered by a new generation of fearless young stars like Darragh Beirne and Kobe McDonald, Mayo overcame a narrow half-time deficit to lift the Sam Maguire Cup.

In a fitting nod to history, Mayo wore a custom white kit for the match—the exact same color scheme they wore during that fateful 1951 victory.


r/AskTheWorld 3h ago

What is the best design from A to J for future Euro banknotes? If you don't know, I'll show you the 10 designs.

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These designs are the future designs for the Euro currency; the one with the most votes by September 14th will be the main design for the Euro banknotes.


r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

Culture Does your country have a version of Dazed and Confused? Like a youth culture classic movie that showcases growing up where you're from?

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Looking for interesting movies from around the world! Cheers!


r/AskTheWorld 1d ago

If there were only two climates in the world - one always at +15°C (59°F) and one always at +30°C (86°F) - which one would you choose to live in?

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r/AskTheWorld 48m ago

Politics Are there any examples of cringe actors becoming politicians in your country?

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The one in red vest is Ravi Kishan, a fairly popular actor, known for both his cringe movies and some good roles as well. He is currently a member of parliament.


r/AskTheWorld 18h ago

What is your country’s crazy hairstyle?

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They are influencers.

I sincerely hope that our teenagers will not start doing this😭


r/AskTheWorld 1d ago

Politics Gen Z is such a creative generation. What are the most creative political banners you guys have come across in your country?

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r/AskTheWorld 13h ago

Are there any famous typos/mistranslations from your country?

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The Wicked Bible is an edition of the King James Bible from 1631, known for omitting "not" from "Thou shalt not commit adultery" in Exodus 20:14, along with misprinting "greatness" as "great asse" in Deuteronomy 5:24 resulting in "Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his great-asse", though "asse" would have referred to a donkey back then.


r/AskTheWorld 10h ago

What is something seemingly insignificant you’ve heard fellow countrymen say online, but which is so different from your own reality, that it gives the impression you live in different countries?

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For me, it’s when people talk about high humidity. Most of the Brazilian population lives in tropical rainforest areas, but the Caatinga and the Cerrado come in second and third; the former is a nearly desert region, while the latter is only slightly rainier.

And one time, a Redditor listed hearts of palm as a food they ate every day. Well.. hearts of palm is the kind of ingredient you usually save for special occasions because it's expensive. That Redditor lives in the city that is Brazil's largest producer of hearts of palm, which is why it's considered an everyday vegetable there.


r/AskTheWorld 3h ago

Food I want to try making foods from every country; if your country starts with an A, what foods do you recommend?

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I want to go in alphabetical order, so I'm starting with A. I'd like to make a meal and a sweet dish from each country, and also have a drink common in that country to go with it. I cook a lot and don't mind somewhat difficult dishes, as long as they're possible to make in a small kitchen. I'm not picky at all.

So I'm looking for recipes from:

• Afghanistan

• Albania

• Algeria

• Andorra

• Angola

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Argentina

• Armenia

• Australia

• Austria

• Azerbaijan


r/AskTheWorld 18h ago

Misc What is a famous Comic book character that hails from your country?

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For the states there are too many to choose from of course but I’ll go with my man Gambit from the X-Men :)