What do you think your country is famous for?

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  • Lots of things. I can't deny that the US is known for both good and bad things. But I do often wonder what people think my state is famous for.

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    • When I think of your state, I think of oregano. Not sure if there are even any links. However when I wrote the question and wondered what people might say about Americans in general (I'm not one), one thing that came strongly to mind was the first manned moon landing, which should be a source of great national pride. Fantastic achievement!

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      • No links to oregano that I'm aware of. When I first read this question I was watching a documentary on Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail so my perspective was immediately focused on the history of my region specifically.

        I tried to expand my perspective but I didn't want to focus on the bad aspects of my country. We all know they exist. We are a huge global power, that comes with some baggage. But we are also a diverse group of people that are capable of many good things. Despite it all, I am proud to be part of this crazy experiment.

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        • Complete forgot that Lewis and Clark would have travelled through your neck of the woods. Wasn't most of present day California still Spanish at the time? I love stories about exploration. I've seen a couple of good documentaries and an attempted retracing of the route.

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          • I believe California belonged to Mexico at the time. We are a young state, just over 150 years old. And there is still lots to explore!

            Did you ever play the Oregon Trail computer game? It's a classic.

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    • If your state is Wisconsin, I think of cheddar cheese.

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      • Lol. No, I'm in Oregon.

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        • FUCK YEAH OREGON!

          I was considering moving there after I got my degree, or to a more rural area in California if there is any left that aren't full of meth. I have a lot of friends that think Oregon is fantastic and I've been wanting to check it out for a while.

          You lucky duck you!

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          • If you’re looking for rural, Oregon has lots of that. As well as meth. :/

            I was not raised here, I chose to be here and can’t imagine living anywhere else. And I do feel pretty lucky to live here. It's a great place, but not for everyone.

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