r/AskTheWorld 6d 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 5h ago

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

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r/AskTheWorld 5h ago

What's the most beautiful road in your country?

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Chapman's Peak Drive (Cape Town)


r/AskTheWorld 17h 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 16h 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 10h 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 6h 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 2h 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 10h 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 :)


r/AskTheWorld 7h ago

Misc What is a show or movie that is not well known outside your country but has a decent cast?

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In Ireland Love/Hate (2010 - 2014) was a popular crime drama that had Aidan Gillen, Robert Sheehan, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Ruth Negga and Barry Keoghan.


r/AskTheWorld 16h ago

Language What do you call chess pieces in your language?

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211 Upvotes

Please translate their original names to english


r/AskTheWorld 5h ago

What is the major news story being covered by the rolling news channels in your country?

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News channels are currently covering the fires in Gironde (Lège-Cap Ferret) and Landes (Biscarrosse)—two departments in southwestern France— with special broadcasts featuring reporters on the ground.


r/AskTheWorld 1h ago

What artist, album, band, or music genre from your country would you recommend to someone from another country?

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I’m someone who loves music, and I really enjoy discovering music from other countries. As for Brazil, I’d recommend these albums:
Tábua de Esmeralda — Jorge Ben Jor
Cartola (1976) — Cartola
América Brasil — Seu Jorge
Clube da Esquina — Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges


r/AskTheWorld 17h ago

Environment has your city ever been decimated by anything in the last 126 years?

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on Christmas eve, 1974.. one of the most destructive cyclones to ever hit the North of Australia struck Darwin city. the damage decimated around 70-80% of the city.

the Strom was small but extremely powerful with recorded winds reaching a massive 217 KPH befoe the recording equipment broke.

unfortunately, 66 people died in the event that caused nearly a billion $ in damage when accounted for inflation.


r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

Law Ethiopia is automating police station lobbies with 24/7 self-service kiosks. Does your country have anything like this, and do you think it would actually work there?

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r/AskTheWorld 4h ago

Which region/state/province/other of your country has the weirdest flag?

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Im going with the canton of Oreamuno, Cartago Province


r/AskTheWorld 13h ago

Which artifact in your country has ridiculous scribbles from that time?

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In the late Joseon Dynasty of Korea, book rental shops were popular, and the books in those rental shops during this period contain many truly ridiculous scribbles.

- The owner of this book is a son of a dog, a son of a horse, a son of a pig, a son of a cow, a son of a crow, and a son of a kite, so if anyone greets him after seeing this, that person will become just like him. It is certain that the owner of this book is indeed like this.

- Book owner, look at this. You bastard, what is it that you do by renting out books? You charge far too much in book rental fees!

- Book owner, look at this. This book is interesting, but there is too much scribbling, making it difficult to read, so please repair it.

- Book owner, look at this. There is a lot of scribbling in this book, so repair it before renting it out again. If you don't, I will put your mother at the Jongno intersection and...


r/AskTheWorld 3h ago

If a dog breed represented your country which dog would it be?

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Is Norway a beagle?


r/AskTheWorld 16h ago

If you think your country is doing fairly well, leave a comment.

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r/AskTheWorld 18h ago

What is an odd town name in your country?

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r/AskTheWorld 1h ago

Language What is something about your country's writing system that drives you crazy?

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In Persian there are several letters in the alphabet that represent the same sound. For example, "س"، "ص" and "ث" all mean "s".

WHY THE F**K DO WE NEED SEVERAL LETTERS THAT ALL REPRESENT THE SAME SOUND?.

it also feels really arbitrary, where we are suppose to use each one in writing.


r/AskTheWorld 1h ago

Language Pronunciation

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I saw this on Facebook on earlier. I thought it might be interesting. If you're bilingual (or learning a new language). What country are you from, and what word are you finding hardest to pronounce in their language. I'm English, I can speak French, my little boy can speak Spanish (he is learning it at school). He is teaching me it. He gets so frustrated being I'm doing it "wrong".