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Non-Americans who have been to the US.. What is the weirdest thing about America that Americans don't realize is weird? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

In north america, yes. i have municipal water, i've stayed in hotels all over europe, and i've never had the feeling of drowning in a pool when drinking tap water before going over there. the worst thing i've encountered in europe is filtered tap water, which tastes like charcoal but is drinkable. the chlorinated water just made my throat close instinctively.