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But then, it's not knowledge you ever really need to know.

If you're European and living in Europe, that is. Knowing the relative size of your surroundings is pretty useful.

Until I started dating an American girl, I can't say I was ever in a situation where I needed to know how big America was. The US just isn't very significant to the average European.

Right, that's my point. Once you're in America, it's knowledge you'll need.

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