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xkcd #2868: Label the States (xkcd.com)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Alt text: Even with a blank map, a lot of people can only name 45-50 of the 64 states.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Unless you're including all the minor islands and territories, the U.S. only has 50 states to speak of. I know I could identify my state, Texas, Hawaii, California and a couple others. If there are people who can name up to 50 states and where they are on a map, that's pretty damn impressive!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Look a little closer at the map.

I'm pretty sure you'll be able to do it. I have faith.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I did finally. My bad for not spotting the anomalies right off. See, your wonderful christian attitude was so helpful.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why are you giving Christianity a monopoly on faith?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

I think in this country, Christianity does have a monopoly on faith. And monopoly is a good word to use, because religion is really just big business and those who make the most money hold all the cards.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Calm down. Yes, of course there are a few people who can, but fortunately most of them live in that small part of the world that is still outside the US.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

That's true. I doubt most U.S. citizens could actually name most of the states or their locations on a map of the U.S. All I'm saying is that if they can, that's pretty impressive - because so many young people today can't even name a country at random.