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[@AdamerioPhD]

here i am, an american, living in europe, watching a video from a family in new zealand watching a video about the us, and all of a sudden i see my grandma pop up. turns out she's the 1 fact from nebraska the video felt like sharing. unexpected for a sunday morning while drinking my coffee.

[@ALMMF]

Based

[@USCTrojan2013]

very cool actually!!

[@sirdan7678]

That’s crazy! Is Grandma still with us?

[@AdamerioPhD]

she is. still going strong.

[@elicarlson7682]

Oh wow! I’ve seen a video (think it was by yes theory) that visited there! She seemed very nice.

[@justanothermichigander4683]

Some answers from an American historian that you guys had questions about: -The Centralia coal fire started in 1962 as an attempt to burn away trash at a landfill. What was not known at the time was that a 15 foot hole had formed in the ground under the landfill that led right to the coal mine that ran under town. The fire soon spread and set the mine on ablaze, with all the coal inside acting as fuel to keep it burning in perpetuity. The town had to be abandoned for obvious reasons, and the town officially became property of the Pennsylvania government in 1992 to prevent anyone from living there. -the Mississippi River is a huge and flowing River, but in rare cases the water can be made to run backwards. In this particular case, waves and winds caused by Hurricane Isaac in 2012 washed up the Gulf of Mexico into the mouth of the river with such force that it actually reversed the direction of the river for about 24 hours. The River also lies on the New Madrid fault line and sometimes earthquakes can cause the river to flow backwards, like after the New Madrid earthquake of 1811. Love the videos, and I can’t wait for you guys to make it over here! Hope I cleared up some things for you

[@bubzilla6137]

Thank you! 8 know the hurricane was powerful enough to reverse the flow but I did not know earthquakes can do the same. I knew I'd Centralia from watching a video exclusively about it but have forgotten the details that you just refreshed my memory with, so thank you! I love learning things! 🙂🙂🙂

[@bigboss6867]

It was also one of the cities that inspired the Silent Hill video game series.

[@11sfr]

There were, of course, a few holdouts who refused the government's compensation offer for their properties and opted to stay put. Eventually, the Commonwealth got tired of trying to forcibly evict them and allowed the remaining handful to stay, with the understanding that their homes pass to the government when they either die or move out. The town currently has a population of 5, down from nearly 2,800 at its peak, and about 1,000 when the evacuation officially started. But, Centralia didn't officially become the smallest municipality in Pennsylvania until the 2010 census, when its population dropped below Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota, with a population of 19. Its basically a campground and special events venue owned by the Slovene National Benefit Society, who incorporated it as a borough in order to issue themselves a liquor license, since the local township refused to do it. A few employees and their families live on the grounds.

[@TheHawk--oe8iq]

The aforementioned earthquake is what formed Reelfoot Lake.

[@dylanruppert4547]

I've ghost hunted in some of the cemeteries there and the one I was at that was mostly still borns to 14 year olds the newest gravestone there is 1994. Also there was a time capsule that was supposed to be opened in 2016 not sure if it ever was or not.

[@shadsullivan7817]

LOL! This is why we as Americans laugh when people in other countries call us stupid for not knowing much about our country. There is so much to learn, and our schools do not teach us the majority of these facts. I guess we learn as we go. I found out facts from this video that I did not know before. Great job guys, my family and I love your family and your channel!! Thanks!!

[@pnut3844able]

Exactly

[@WE__BTS]

What is in this video is mostly trivia though…we should spend more on humanities and learning practical skills

[@schs1977]

Don't know where you went to school, but where I did we learned about the other states. Not all Americans are as "stupid" as you to make a statement.

[@chrissant6277]

There's barely any reason to know this though.

[@itz_otto]

most of those videos are fake anyways lol

[@danielcamacho1913]

I have a friend who moved to the USA from NZ. He helped me move from North Carolina to New Mexico in 2004, and it was a fun road trip. On Day 3 he realized we weren't there yet, we wouldn't arrive that day, and he asked "How big is your bloody country?!?"

[@angiejones968]

Lol

[@napoearth]

There's no reason it should take three plus days to get from North Carolina to New Mexico. How slow were you going?

[@yoursimple7368]

@@napoearth they probably only drove around 8 hours a day while taking pit stops to eat.

[@321gates]

@@napoearth A full day of driving is enough for most people.

[@napoearth]

@@321gates with two drivers, 12 hours a day is easy.

[@williamozier918]

Pardon my national pride, one of the things that makes the USA so powerful on the world stage is that we are in essence the equivalent of 50 countries working together.

[@DiverCTH]

"working"

[@Hoshimaru57]

Basically. The US is more like if the EU considered itself a single country than an actual country, as it comes up short on a bunch of things that define what a country is. But it’s home, and home isn’t about finding something perfect, it’s about finding something you can live with.

[@jaxxon98]

Or not

[@insa2242]

Working together my ass

[@insa2242]

@@DeAnne1233 we literally cannot agree on smoking weed. One state will lock you up for years and another state helps open dispensaries. One state are tossing math books and can’t say gay in class. Now here comes abortion issues. It’s not hating literally everyone will say it’s divided. There are entire documentaries on it.

[@marthamurray7005]

The Mississippi River flowed backwards for 24 hours because of a hurricane. The wind and the storm surge was so intense it changed the river's flow during the duration of the storm.

[@Ethan_Cubed]

nobody asked

[@christophersteward5720]

@@Ethan_Cubed I did

[@jbrandonporter]

@@Ethan_Cubed They literally said at the end of the video, "tell us how the river went backwards in the comments."

[@jbrandonporter]

That's not the first time it flowed backwards either. Between December 16, 1811, and late April 1812, a catastrophic series of earthquakes shook the Mississippi Valley. Towns were destroyed, an 18-mile-long lake was created and the Mississippi River temporarily ran backwards for several hours. It also flowed backward for about an hour during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

[@farmergiles1065]

Expect more of this sort of thing as climate change progresses and sea levels increase, not just in Louisiana, but across the world. Technically, the Hudson River (New York) ends before flowing into (essentially) the Atlantic, because the connecting link is a tidal estuary (deeper than the river). So when a large storm or hurricane/tropical storm comes that far north, the surge finds an easy path into the river, often flooding the city also.

[@CaddyJim]

To simply put it the US is like 50 separate countries with a commonality but different in many ways but come together as a union

[@richardpayton7261]

We are in reality, "These United States"

[@CaddyJim]

@@richardpayton7261 yes the states have come together in a union to benefit each other economically & for security but state rights are important & states are very different from one another

[@Roger-fs5yo]

I only "kinda" agree with this. I live in Kentucky and the South is still to this day kinda it's own country. We are only a union by name👌

[@CaddyJim]

@@Roger-fs5yo no we are a union able to cross borders without passport we pay taxes in state and federal taxes funding the union & security state's benefit from each other economically all that being said States can be vastly different In-laws in cost of living mini mansion in the middle of America for what a studio cost in NY or LA same thing with abortion now some states are more stricter some are more liberal as I said these 50 states are like 50 separate country is kind of like the European Union is trying to emulate the United States

[@Roger-fs5yo]

@Caddy Jim far as me and millions and "MILLIONS" of people below the Ohio river are concerned, the only thing that matters is Dixieland. But our people still love and respect the rest of you, and if push came to shove we'd risk our treasure AND lives for the rest of you. You know? Just like we have before🤟

[@marciaanderton7068]

The hurricane was so powerful and the storm surge was so immense that it pushed the Mississippi River back upstream. Sort of like a tidal wave.

[@mille225]

yes, I think this answers your question. another time the Mississippi River flowed backwards was further upstream near Missouri when the largest earthquake to strike the continental US occurred in the early 1800's. I think it was in the winter of 1812? Maybe 1816? Look up information about the New Madrid fault zone.

[@pmcc5007]

Storm surge

[@ronwbrown]

In simplest terms, the gulf water was higher than the river water.

[@Kentor1701c]

When they mentioned the Mississippi River running backwards this is what I thought of. I think they said it ran backwards for 3 days and the earthquake also rang church bells in Boston Massachusetts @@mille225

[@marshallpeters7174]

@@mille225 That earthquake was responsible for a portion of Kentucky being cut off from the rest of the state, due to the Mississippi changing course.

[@madig4193]

Utah was glossed over so fast! It has some of the greatest outdoor scenery in the country. Moab National Park, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and Zion National Park are some of the most famous and they're incredible.

[@agnetha2012]

Agreed!

[@warbacca1017]

Every state is. Video doesn't do that good of a job talking about any of the states

[@PleasantGoat2319]

@@warbacca1017 The point wasn’t to detail every state. The person was using details to connect each state to each other.

[@7autumn5]

Agree! My friend just returned from an RV trip to Utah ( I live in Indiana). Her pictures are AMAZING! We Hoosiers tend to be in awe of anything that isn't just grass and trees which we have a lot of! LOL

[@laurenworlton7941]

As someone who has lived in Utah most of my life, I agree. Utah is so diverse and beautiful, we have everything from mountains, lakes, salt water, deserts, caves, and ‘red rocks’.

[@dominiccangelosi1876]

I’m sorry for your loss, it’s really hard losing a parent. You guys are in my prayers.

[@simon_lola008]

You guys should watch Aerial America. It's a really good show that highlights every state individually and gives lots of information.

[@ReligionOfSacrifice]

I agree. If they like nature for vacations they should look into "Yellowstone," "The Grand Canyon," "Niagara Falls," "Mammoth Cave," "Yosemite," and "Sequoia National Park."

[@chambers4676]

I’ve never heard of that?! What is it? (I’m American)

[@wvuneers74]

@@chambers4676 It's a show on the Smithsonian Channel that covers a state per episode, and is done via flyover video.

[@winterstorm7886]

@@ReligionOfSacrifice I would add Mount Rainier, as a Washingtonian

[@ReligionOfSacrifice]

@@winterstorm7886, I saw it, myself, but wouldn't advise it for someone coming from New Zealand to visit America. Though the marmots are as cute as hell. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvXan2OlrKro9k

[@goalie490091]

If I may be Honest as a US Citizen I have learned more about my country watching your videos then I did in school in the 80"s

[@musicguy0300]

“How the states got their shapes” is a fun show that could teach a lot of fun facts.

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

I loved that show! I wanted to go back to it, but Netflix dropped it. Now, I can’t find it anywhere.

[@MrGmonkeywillruleyou]

Simple answer. Rivers

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

@@MrGmonkeywillruleyou Yes, however, there are some spite boundaries, too. The stories are fun to listen to! :)

[@donnywilliamson5807]

@@RipplesinthewatersI liked the story of how Oklahoma got its panhandle

[@merricat3025]

​@@MrGmonkeywillruleyou simple isn't always the answer

[@paulj9801]

the wisconsin fact is wrong the waiting list for the Green Bay Packers in much longer then 30 years. my daughter has been on the waiting list for 23 years we put her on the list before she was even born as soon as we picked a name we signed her up .after 23 years she is still 25,000 away from getting season tickets on average she has moved up 1,000 spots a year

[@bradolson8990]

Go Pack Go! Cheese and beer must be mentioned when talking about Wisconsin, that's a big misstep in the video

[@mikewrasman5103]

Wisconsin's fans LOVE their Packers!

[@nickchenoweth4887]

I thought the same thing. I’ve been on the waiting list for 35 years. Go Pack Go!

[@sheram5949]

@@bradolson8990 I have to say that I've been to Wisconsin and have had your cheese. It is the best that I have ever had. I'm from Pa.

[@MrSheckstr]

Kinda wish they had also mentioned that the Packers were the only Publicly Own Sports franchise ….

[@exiledfpv]

Thank you for sharing another video. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So very sorry to hear about Sam's mom. 💔

[@renpilak6048]

Atlanta and Denzel are both showing so much maturity and insights! Good parenting you, guys!

[@Col_Crunch]

Some other random facts: - Maine was part of Massachusetts until it seceded from the state, and was admitted to the United States as part of the Missouri compromise. - Rhode Island, despite being the smallest state, had the longest official name of any state until 2020 when voters approved an amendment to the state constitution shortening it. The name used to be the "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" - The state constitution of Massachusetts is the oldest written constitution in continuous effect in the world. It also served as a template for the US constitution. - There are 4 states that officially title themselves as Commonwealths, those being Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia. The US territory of Puerto Rico also titles its self as a Commonwealth. - Despite being closest to Florida, Puerto Rico is in the same federal circuit court district as RI, MA, ME, and NH. - California is home to Death Valley National Park, where the hottest temperature on Earth was recorded in 1913 at 56.7C or 134F. - The coldest temperature ever recorded in the US was in Alaska in 1971 at -62C or -80F.

[@carlamiglin2705]

Actually it Minot, ND

[@Col_Crunch]

@@carlamiglin2705 did you reply to the right comment? I listed like 6 facts in the OP

[@carlamiglin2705]

@@Col_Crunch Minot was recorded as the coldest. And it is an AF base in ND not Alaska

[@Col_Crunch]

@@carlamiglin2705 I know what and where Minot AFB is, but I can find no source that states that the coldest temp recorded in the US was at that location. In fact, according to the National Weather Service, the coldest temp recorded in North Dakota was -60F.

[@json2582]

@@carlamiglin2705 Yep

[@OneOddPerson]

11:40 as someone from Louisiana, I can confirm that it is a pretty long bridge but it starts feeling normal the more you cross it.

[@Ritabug34]

Had the pleasure of crossing of a few years ago it was indeed a very long bridge

[@natashabetts7509]

I thought I was going to get sick as it seemed we were never going to clear the bridge.

[@wesandchelle]

I used to cross it several times a week. I never broke down, thankfully.

[@theguywithahoodie458]

I cross it everytime I visit my grandparents. I’ve been across it so many times it honestly doesn’t feel that long anymore

[@jstrahan2]

Just so you know, there is a Kansas City, Kansas, just across the border from the much bigger one in Missouri. The map happened to have the red dot in the wrong place for Kansas City.

[@wbforsure2104]

The red dot they said was the population center of America I thought.

[@dougclark102]

@@wbforsure2104 Geographic center of the contiguous United States

[@jeffking4176]

You beat me to it. And where the show “ K.C.”, looks to be closest to Springfield. [ I’m from St.L., but lived in Prairie Village for some time.]. 📻🙂

[@jennifergrebner6994]

Thank you! That really bugged me. Kansas City, Kansas is smaller than Kansas City, Missouri, but it still exists!

[@-NiamhWitch-]

Yeah, my dad and his side of the family live in KC, Kansas.

[@tommattie1240]

Fun fact. I used to work for a company called Willis, so I still have to call the one in Chicago "Willis Tower". Those folks claim it IS the tallest building, as the one in NYC counts it's antenna as part of it's overall height. They did that to make sure the building came out to 1776 feet tall. But, ask them which building has more "stories", or floors. :)

[@Hoshimaru57]

5:50 fun fact: I actually lived in Peachtree City for 2 years. It was fun picking my cousins up from school on the golf cart and then going out for Pinkberry after. I also had the fortune of working right next to the local airport, which has a squadron of still flying WWII aircraft including one of only…I think 3 flying Dauntless dive bombers left in the world.

[@fightingirishinohio]

I graduated from McIntosh HS, in 2001. Truly miss living in PTC.

[@dizzydaff]

How many streets are named Peachtree around Atlanta now?

[@davideden84]

@@fightingirishinohio, small world. My sister graduated from MHS in 2001. My brother graduated in 2000 and I graduated in 2003 from there.

[@fightingirishinohio]

@@davideden84 Who is your sister?

[@kingschild4life]

I’m from Oregon, and Oregon is a state that has some of the most diverse types of landscapes. We have beautiful lush valleys. We have sandy beaches, but also rocky beaches with plunging cliffs. We have mountains, and we have the deepest lake (Crater lake) in the United States that sits inside of a volcanic mountain. We have deserts and prairies. We even have sand dunes and painted hills. Oregon is the home of the “Fruit Loop”, an area that is famous for its apples, and berries, as well as other varieties of fruits. Oregon is a big food and wine state, as well as a home to a large number of microbreweries. Art is a big part of Oregon culture, and there are lots of festivals that celebrate art, including a sand castle contest in Cannon Beach every year. I may be biased, but I think Oregon is a great place!

[@joesmythe8008]

Not politically it's not

[@DoiInthanon1897]

@@joesmythe8008 You could honestly say that about the whole U.S., tbh. It’s a hot mess everywhere.

[@JoelMurphy77]

Hello, fellow Oregonian!

[@mistingwolf]

I've wanted to visit Oregon ever since I did a school report on it in grade school, but I don't know if I'll ever manage to get there. Would love to visit Crater Lake and see the painted hills.

[@briannorman1750]

And Washington is Oregon’s very similar if not somewhat more populated brother. I live in Washington near the Oregon border so I’ve had a large sampling of what both states have to offer, most of all the beautiful natural diversity of landscapes in both states. Stay thirsty my Oregon bros.

[@ChannelGregg]

I believe the river flowed backwards due to a Hurricane storm surge. A future video idea, share something about your beautiful country with us. I look forward to your videos!

[@wanderer3004]

Actually, I farted underwater in the upstream direction that day. Sorry.

[@Littlewing1977]

Correct. It also flowed backwards back in the early 1800's during the most massive Earthquake ever recorded in the States.

[@bookman7409]

And as for its size, bull sharks have been spotted north of Arkansas, which is saying something.

[@luchts4547]

Yeah they seem to have a fascination with the US but as an American who lived in NZ for 2 years, I would move there in a heartbeat if I could.

[@drchapman6501]

Hurricane force winds can cause waterways, yes, even the Mississippi River to flow back against itself. I live in Louisiana and high winds are common during hurricane and tornado season. I recall a news story taken during one of the many hurricanes that raised havoc in our state. A man stepped out into a flooded French quarters streets where he was attacked ..not by an alligator...but by a salt water shark from the Gulf. Wow!

[@anonymousdonor]

It is so much better watching these videos with your family than watching them by myself.

[@brianalambert1192]

There is this published road trip that takes you through the 48 continental U.S. states and it's basically going through each state, seeing the best landmarks/points of interest in them. If you were rushing it would take 2 months to complete. If I ever win the lottery or get to a point where money and time off aren't a concern, that's on my bucket list

[@morgenroberts4873]

Late to this so don’t know if you’ll see it. I grew up in Indiana and the Indy 500 is called the Greatest Spectacle in Racing for a reason. Every year we’d be lucky enough that my mom got us tickets, or we’d stand in the backyard and watch the fighter jets fly over our house on their way to the track. It’s a truly amazing experience

[@Ibelikemj]

Also to add to that, one of the best drivers in Indy history is from New Zealand as well.

[@richardpayton7261]

We actually have 4 US mail routes that can only be done on horseback. I actually saw a US MAIL HORSE near a town near Death Valley. It floored me and I live in NYC.

[@TownieFormal]

Another cool fact about Georgia is The Tree that Owns itself. It’s a tree in Athens Georgia that by law owns all the ground that it’s roots touch.

[@TheHedgehogGiraffe]

I think the original Tree that Owns Itself fell in the 40s, and they planted one of its acorns in the same spot; so they sometimes call it the Son of the Tree that Owns Itself, which is pretty cute

[@TownieFormal]

@@TheHedgehogGiraffe yeah the original tree is no longer there it was felled by a storm back in the 40s you are correct that it’s the original trees offspring.

[@DeterminedCharcoalEater]

@@TownieFormal thats sad YOU ARE GOING TO BRAZIL

[@TownieFormal]

@@DeterminedCharcoalEater Mordekaiser is that you?

[@emma.grace..]

I love how they’re so shocked about the causeway bridge and me realizing I cross it almost every day lol 😂

[@richardvanetten3699]

You must live or work in Mandeville or Metairie😂 I have been across it plenty of times, I am from Slidell btw, I with your comment, lol

[@remibrooks5994]

@@richardvanetten3699 ayyy i loved visiting slidell!!

[@PattyPentecost]

“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” is a fun American show that visits local restaurants throughout the nation. Fun show to watch with family and gives you a view of Americana cuisine

[@blainrinehart8865]

I love that show so much. I want to visit every place so bad.

[@bigmudder2478]

Guy gonna take them to flavor town

[@jwill294]

Haha they would love that show

[@MaxLovesNascarOfficial]

yea I watch that

[@ottawacountyaccountability671]

ATLANTA WOULD LOVE THAT SHOW!!!

[@razgrizraven]

As a Michigander, it warms my heart to see the weird look people give me when I say "If I'm in a certain part of the state, I'd have to travel south west in order to NOT end up in Canada"

[@nialove9509]

Fr

[@samplautz5586]

I measured the Texas and Michigan fact and it’s not correct. Texas’ northern most border is 30 miles closer to its southern border than to Michigan. Still insane that’s only 30 miles though

[@anna-gt2mu]

Qaqaq

[@rebeccalyons1544]

And how we use our hand to show where we're from in the L.P. 😂

[@bluefalcon5433]

😂😂😂Your fellow Michigander is highly amused!

[@michellerhoades8774]

The 500 is coming up at the end of May. Although the race itself is one day, for us in Indy it is a month long event. Rookie school, practice, Carb Day, free concerts, the parade, the race, and then the Victory banquet. This is a really fun city to be in Memorial Day weekend.

[@mrswillmann1]

I agree!

[@calvincandie3220]

Sam, I’m sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your whole family. May god bless y’all.

[@renemanuel7128]

My condolences for your loss.

[@wanderer3004]

I know how they feel, I didn't get that large order of fries the other day from McDonald's, it was small. No, all jokes aside it's really a terrible thing what happened. Best of luck.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Sam, Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of your mom.

[@CrispyOkra]

Hu?

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

@Wanderer WTH is wrong with you? Who in their right mind would make a joke about something so somber and full of heartache?

[@cjpreach]

"The Town That Was" is a video about Centralia, Pennsylvania, and how the fire started, grew, and changed thousands of lives. Watch & React! AMAZING story.

[@CaptainFrost32]

I would like them to react to some Rick Sebak content, including Gravity Hill. You can pull up to a line and put your car in neutral and your car will go unaided uphill instead of downhill.

[@janepowers6711]

As an 80 year old USA citizen, I learned so much from watching your video. Thank you for sharing.🌷

[@allisonp7041]

The traffic light [red, yellow, green] was invented in Syracuse, NY and has the only traffic light in the US with green on top. The local Irish community (Tip Hill) kept throwing rocks to break the light until it was changed to green on top.

[@gunny5380]

However it was thought of, and originally built and sought out in The State Of Kentucky. Sorry

[@NicPTheMeme]

Irish being irish lmao

[@Rockenster15]

As an American, every state has different culture and amazing people. GOD BLESS AMERICA! LIBERTY FOR ALL!

[@nicholasfoxwell1505]

Some states have Multiple cultures

[@mannfan12]

@@nicholasfoxwell1505 Texas being one of them.

[@lir9875]

Agreed!

[@TySchoenwald]

My wife and I just visited NZ for the first time 2 weeks ago and had an amazing time! We are from Washington State! Washington State is very beautiful with evergreen forests on the western side and sage brush and desert on the other side! The entirety of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is beautiful!

[@ShangTheHomeless]

As a born and raised Texan, I settled in upstate NY with my wife and Ive got to say there is a plethora of things to do up here (saw another comment about the addirondacks!) State parks, hiking, swimming, camping, indoor waterparks, outdoor waterparks, a lot of history, big city living, small town living, skiing, snowmobiling, and a whole lot more! We would be happy to host you if you ever decide to visit the area! Love your vids!

[@mindlessmeat4055]

I think the Addirondacks is the mountains the kid in My Side of the Mountain lived in.

[@southerngirljess1987]

I cannot wait for y’all to come to America! America has so many different cultures and I think y’all would love it so much! I appreciate y’all loving my country and I love checking out your country too. I am of course bias to the South and would love y’all to come down here. I will say that Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport is so cool to see during the day if you love planes because of it being the busiest airport in the world. I must say I love y’all’s reactions to all this, truly funny! Also, love your outfit Denzy! Sorry for the loss of your mom Sam, prayers for you and the family!

[@mistyrain68ify]

One thing I would advise is don't just stick to the large cities. There is so much more to our country. You have NATIONAL PARKS, small towns, farms, etc.. Different parts of the country: east coast, west coast, southern states, middle America, Rocky Mountains+. You will see a difference in all these areas.

[@jennm3321]

@@mistyrain68ify I second that! So very true.

[@ELITEmyfrat]

@@mistyrain68ify idk I stay away from small towns especially in the south lbs. But I'm guessing they won't have the problem I have

[@southerngirljess1987]

@@mistyrain68ify Yeah the large cities are not as fun to explore like the national parks and some small towns. If you are near the big cities, being on the outside of them are preferred. I always like to travel and see the various parts of our country.

[@floridaman5145]

The south is the best part

[@SupremeTax]

This makes me want to visit my own country

[@loosescrew9438]

I have had dream to do it on a motorcycle for years. Exploring the back roads and scenic bi-ways would be great.

[@SenkuIshigami-Doctorstone]

Me too

[@hurricaneoverlord4704]

@@loosescrew9438Aw hell naw the highways are one of those no genders?

[@MF-rp9ox]

I wish he had mentioned NY Adirondack State Park.More than 6 million acres forever fwild and ree, it is the largest protected area in the country. You can fit Yellowstone, Everglades, Grand Canion, Glacier National parks inside it. It encompases 1/5 of the state and contains 30,000 miles of rivers and streams and 3,000 lakes, and the 46 high peaks.

[@NicPTheMeme]

Fwild and REEE

[@carolanne67]

I agree. As an upstate NYer now living in NJ, I was a little shocked at how much they talked about NJ and how little they spoke about NY

[@corbinsdaddy]

Not to burst your bubble, but Adirondack Park is not the largest protected area in the country. If you’re talking about traditional parks, than Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is the largest at 13.2 million acres. But if you’re speaking to just protected areas in general, even that doesn’t come close to number 1. The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a marine sanctuary in the Pacific is the largest conservation area in the US. It’s near and encompasses some of the Hawaiian islands. It’s 583,000 sq miles; larger than all the national parks combined.

[@davidedmondson5633]

I absolutely love how they have created the connections from one state to the next. Wonderful video.

[@throughthoroughthought8064]

Sometimes I did like it, sometimes I didn't.

[@truth3899]

I've never been outside of the U.S. However I have seen through photos that New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places the world has to offer. Good Job New Zealand

[@TheSenseiAshinaga]

Another fun fact: There is a tunnel under a mountain that goes between Tennessee and Kentucky, but the land above you while you are in the tunnel is actually Virginia. So, you go UNDER Virginia to get to Kentucky from Tennessee. I drove through that tunnel quite often for many years.

[@phronsieonne5883]

Texas was once a sovereign country, The Republic of Texas. There have been six country’s flags that have flown over Texas; France, Spain, Mexico, Rep of Texas, Confederatie States of America and the USA. (Hence the theme park called Six Flags over Texas)

[@Nan-59]

Interesting! Are you from Texas?

[@phronsieonne5883]

@@Nan-59 I’ve lived most of life here.

[@gaycale5563]

We still secretly think we are a country! LOL. Texan born and raised.

[@fluffycloud9]

I’ve lived in Texas all my life and even I don’t know everything we have to offer. And dang, I forgot we’ve been under so many flags

[@Rockhound6165]

Six Flags is the name of the company. There are 12 Six Flags parks all over the U.S. not just Texas(we have one in NJ that's called Great Adventure).

[@richardsmith6807]

Hey NZ Family: Check out Ragbrai, an annual bike ride across Iowa, that was started in 1973.

[@jameshelm2847]

Or they can check out the bike race, Race Across AMerica (RAAM).

[@jeffg.6110]

RAGBRAI (Rag’brī), an acronym for the “Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa,” has a good tie-in to this video in that the ride starts with everyone ceremonially dipping their rear tire into the Missouri River on the west side of the state and then ending their trip a week later by dipping their front tire into the Mississippi River on the east side of the state. Great fun.

[@christcrusader9062]

The mail carrier's distance of driving in many states and cities are the reason a large number of homes have their mailboxes on a post at the edge of the yard on the street. This allows the postman to leave the mail in the box without leaving their vehicle.

[@NorryaParsa]

The Mississippi River going in the opposite direction was actually scary because it proved how strong Hurricane Isaac was. The devastation was tragic.

[@dedebones1967]

To The NZ family especially Sam sorry for your loss may God hold you tightly in his arms and shine his love down on you forever may Gods love comfort in this time of need your mom is not gone she is the sunshine from heaven, she she is the rain drops softly dropping on your skin , she is the warm wind blowing a kiss on your face from heaven above , she is the birds soft songs speaking sweet songs in your ears and most of all she is amazing loves of the world like you

[@renemanuel7128]

Very nice and touching content.

[@RitaBowen1]

@Sam watch for signs she is with you still. I lose my son in 2013 and we still see signs from him. I wish I could add a pic on here to show you what I mean. May you find peace and love

[@tthappyrock368]

Oregon has the shortest river in the US, the Dee river near Cannon Beach. The state's largest city, Portland, has both the largest park within a city and the smallest. While people think of rain when they think of Oregon, much of the state is high desert. The Willamette valley, which experiences rain nine months of the year, also goes through an annual drought where there is no rain or at least very little.

[@yowyo2006]

I'm really sad that they said so little about Wyoming. While we are the least populated and only have 2 escalators (literally 50 miles from me, lol!), we also have the first National Monument (Devil's Tower) and the first National Park (Yellowstone, which was mentioned quickly). We also have a natural bridge that was built by water flow over time and is gorgeous! Wyoming also had the first female governor and was the first state to legalize women voting! We have some of the world's cleanest coal and we are a massive energy producer for our size! We have tons of ghost towns and towns with populations under 5 people as well! We set record wind speeds here every so often as well. If you've ever seen the pictures of "sleeping semis" those are almost all taken along I-80 in Wyoming! Converse County, Wyoming is also where one of the largest dinosaur skeletons in North America was discovered and a replica is on display in Thermopolis, Wyoming at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. In Thermopolis you can also swim in naturally occuring hot spring water (that does miracles for your skin and many illnesses, including chronic pain!). I have tons of Wyoming facts but there are a few for you :) If you guys ever come out this way, I would love to meet you!

[@briannorman1750]

Many states were slept on, almost stereotypically the fact about Washington was just that its name gets confused with DC so often. Honestly I don’t think the video did justice to any state for that matter, it’s just meant to be a brief collection of ‘fun facts’ so to speak. Videos going in-depth on each individual state would be a better place to get detailed info on them.

[@ericasnodgrass4088]

I've been to devil's tower and it is awesome!

[@ryanswanson9785]

Wyoming doesn't exist (Wyoming rocks!)

[@yowyo2006]

@@ryanswanson9785 that's what we like people to think ;) It keeps the population down!

[@MagsonDare]

New Jersey was actually the 1st to legalize women voting in 1776, but then took the franchise away from them in 1807. Wyoming was the 1st the allow women after that.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

The western border of Tennessee issue was due to earthquakes in late 1811 and the spring of 1812, the landscape along the New Madrid Fault (which runs parallel to the Mississippi River Valley) changed dramatically. These tremors could be felt as far away as Washington, D.C., and even, according to some reports, Quebec City-nearly 1,400 miles away. Huge swaths of land slid, and rivers literally changed course as a result of the seismic activity. Fallen trees formed massive logjams, sandbars shifted, islands were created and subsequently demolished. Among the more significant changes, the quakes opened a great hole in the ground that would be the basin of Reelfoot Lake. After the earthquakes, the Mississippi River backed up on itself, filling in Reelfoot Lake.

[@seancstew]

That was another time that it flowed backwards for sure. We went camping at Reelfoot last year, and in the visitor center, there is a simulator that will shake just as much as the ground did during the earthquakes. Also, Reelfoot Lake is a certified Bald Eagle nesting area.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

@@seancstew cool. My cousin said the bass and crappie fishing is great on Reelfoot.

[@DMarqy]

The earthquakes in 1811-1812, centered in New Madrid Missouri, created what became known as the sunken lands in N.E. Arkansas and S.E. Missouri. Prior to the earthquake, this area had steep hills, after the earthquake, the hills had become flat land and river delta. As the lands in Missouri settled, there were reported sand blows uo to 100 ft high. There are records of the Mississippi River flowing backwards from the Gulf of Mexico for several days, unlike when a hurricane comes ashore in New Orleans, at Natchez Mississippi the Mississippi River ran backwards for 3 days. The New Madrid fault is still active, with earthquake reported yearly. It is estimated, should an earthquake of 6.0 occur along the New Madrid Fault would shut down 2/3 of the United States.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

@@DMarqy nice commentary. Most focus on the fault lines in California and are unaware of the New Madrid fault and the destruction it would cause today. I read one account from 1811 - 1812 quakes that described the ground moving like ocean waves 10 - 15 feet high.

[@lindamorefield8829]

Kentucky here. They didn’t mention the Kentucky Derby and the fast horses and lovely horse farms or the beautiful mountains and rolling hills in the Bluegrass state or the lakes and state parks. Good fishing, mostly friendly people and wonderful southern comfort food from all the great cooks. Also, don’t visit Kentucky expecting our grass to actually be blue. Most grasses have been changed over time but if you see bluegrass, it has to be tall enough for seeds to develop as that is where the color comes from.

[@robclark3095]

Another interesting fact the video didn't mention about mail delivery. In Arizona, there is the village of Supai. The Havasupai tribe of Native Americans calls it home. I believe their mail is delivered by mules. Only way to get to the village is by foot, horse/mule/donkey, or helicopter.

[@rockreader4298]

Yep! ( : Rob Clark, you got that right.

[@genestatler2514]

Please let me add my condolences along with your many other fans on the loss of your Mom. I really enjoyed this video and especially your reactions. If and when you do visit our great country ( The USA ), I'll be anxiously waiting for your video telling us all about it.

[@printmaster43]

Greetings from OKlahoma! I would love to see New Zealand one day. The pictures are just amazing. When members of my family emigrated from Ireland, my branch came to America, but some of them made it to NZ. Dominion Breweries, and The Kelliher estate at Puketutu Island is part of their legacy. Their patriarch was Sir Henry J. Kelliher, a descendant of Michael "Big Mike" Keliher. Love your videos; you are a beautiful family. ✌

[@craighenry9512]

I don’t know if this is the exact reason, but since they mentioned that the Mississippi River flowed backwards during a Hurricane, it was probably due to the storm surge as the Hurricane made landfall. Hurricanes are massive enough that it could take 24 hours for that to subside. Also, I am sure that, upstream, there was probably a point where the backwards flow stopped and met the forward flow. I imagine there may have been flooding here, since southerly flowing water was stopped by the northerly flow when the river flowed backwards.

[@chuckcollins4715]

Y'all are such a great family. I have enjoyed the videos immensely. My dad was in the Navy, and I was in the Air Force, so I have lived in many places in the US. It is very interesting to see things that I have seen many times through fresh eyes. It's almost like seeing them for the first time. Times Square is a good example. I had a aunt who lived in Brooklyn who we visited often, and she always wanted to go to Central Park in the morning and Times Square at night. I live in upstate NY, so I have to go there every time family comes from the west coast to visit. I am very jaded to the experience at this point. Your family made it fun again!

[@lindseyh6913]

More facts about Georgia from a Georgian! - After Texas, Georgia has the second most counties in the country at 159 counties - Located 25mi east of Atlanta, Stone Mountain is the one of the largest pieces of exposed granite in the world. However there have been controversies over the years, dealing with the huge relief sculpture of three Confederate Army soldiers carved into the side of it. - Georgia has a very diverse and beautiful geography with the mountainous north, rolling plains in the Piedmont region, and swamps and beaches in the south.

[@Celticpath]

When I lived in Chamblee, Georgia in 1989, I was 18, and living with my first ever fiancé. We visited Stone Mountain (which I had been to before when I lived in Riverdale, Georgia for a few years as a little kid). My then fiancé and I actually hiked up Stone Mountain! It took a while to get up it! And we took a cable car back down. It was a beautiful view up there! But I definitely couldn't hike up there now at my age with my bad health! Not to mention the bad fear of heights I somehow managed to get later on. 😂

[@lindseyh6913]

@@Celticpath Stone Mountain was a huge part of my childhood, I’ve also hiked up it a few times but it would be hard for me now as well lol

[@bigboss6867]

My deepest condolences to your mother, Sam. I went through similar pain when my grandfather died several years back. If you come to Oregon I'll show you the wonders of the coast and inland from the dunes to Crater Lake and Table Rock. Heck, I can even reserve y'all a cabin out on the lake where I live.

[@svenska81]

Quick perspective fact: I live in the western most part of New York State, and have a friend in Chicago. She was visiting New York City, and wanted me to swing by to meet her. I live as far away from NYC, about 470 miles, as I do from Chicago, 490 miles. It’s an 8 hour drive to either place.

[@aaronthomas3740]

Good point. My ex wife came up and visited. She wanted to see the statue of liberty. I live in Niagara Falls. We took the train down. If I recall it was 6 hours. Been a minute.

[@Celticpath]

I really enjoyed this video! I'm a 51 year old American. And even though I'm well educated, I still was able to learn new things about my own country! And it's thanks to a family from another country on the other side of the world! 😊

[@lunartoon3834]

So sorry for your loss Sam. 💜💕

[@rockmotors5324]

You guys should react to the video of “50 state stereotypes in 2 minutes” it’s really funny and honestly somewhat accurate 😂

[@thatcosmicsynchronisity1309]

Fun fact about how big Michigan is: I live in southern Michigan 20 minutes north of Ohio, my mom lives in the Kewenaw area in the northern Peninsula. My fiance's family lives in southern New Jersey. It takes about the same amount of time to drive to my moms house in my state, as it does to my fiance's mom's house 4 states over. About 9 hours.

[@maystar09]

Do you know Monroe Michigan

[@concernedcitizen1]

I think they missed the fact that the long burning fire is a coal mine fire, so it's estimated that there's enough coal there to burn another 200 years.

[@clonetrooper7567]

They did say it is a coal mine fire

[@concernedcitizen1]

@@clonetrooper7567 The video they were watching stated that, but I think they may have missed that based on Atlanta's statement of "how is that even possible " when referring to the fire.

[@brentonholbrook6928]

I'm from Michigan, and I was a little disappointed that he didn't mention the Mackinac Bridge. (Pronounced Mack-eh-Naw) It was once the world's longest suspension bridge at 5 miles or about 8 km. If you make it to Michigan, see the Soo Locks, Pictured Rocks, Mackinac Bridge, and Fort Michilimackinac.

[@LuckyOwI777]

Yeah. Michigan always gets overlooked with how many cool things it has, lol

[@warriyorcat]

they also didn't mention the toledo war, which gives you an extra fact while explaining why michigan is comprised of two peninsulas and multiple large islands.

[@PonyParadiseOfficial]

@@LuckyOwI777 it does

[@gabriellechouinard3738]

I was wondering if they were going to bring up the population difference of the U.P. and the L.P.

[@jimsteele9261]

It seems like most quick overviews of Michigan tend to focus on Detroit and the auto industry. But there is so much more to the state. (Another Michigander here!)

[@Bosshamms]

You can still go to a packer game, you just need to wait years for season tickets. Research the packers and they will be your favorite team. I live In Wisconsin and the packers aren’t just a team here it’s a way of life like you wouldn’t believe.

[@patriciacarpenter4078]

Some of Kansas City is in Kansas and some is in Missouri. It’s because the River is the dividing point between states and also where the city grew. It’s pretty common for cities to grow around rivers as they provided rich soil and transportation for settlers.

[@saintsinner4074]

Here in Appalachian Kenntucky we have something called “The fires down under” every now and again our coal mines catch fire but it became such a big problem we have actual materials to put the fires out that work like 85% of the time

[@tretren1468]

This so fun to watch as an American cause I didn’t know all these lil fun facts.

[@nolancain8792]

The Indy 500 has the entire month of may dedicated to it. Y’all definitely should see the 1990’s intros. One of the only times where 4 legends were on track. Mears, Unser, Foyt, and Andretti. There’s also a New Zealand driver in the series, Scott Dixon.

[@aaronthomas3740]

Those 4 were on the track together a lot. If memory serves AJ Foyt won the most of any. Mario only won in 69 but there was an argument in 82 or so and he finished second. Never really paid a lot of attention to Rick Mears or AL Sr.

[@nolancain8792]

@@aaronthomas3740 I meant Al Jr.. Big Al wasn’t around much after his ‘87 win.

[@Qu1nt_travels]

As a native North Carolinian yes the Virginia dare bridge is very long, but can be scary in hurricane season. But in the summer on the way to the OBX it is worth every mile of driving. Greetings from North Carolina

[@bayouwolf220]

My greatest and deepest condolences go out to your Mom, Mr. Sam. I’d also love to take this lovely time we have on this planet to say hi to y’all and for some context, I’m a southeastern Louisianan native and lives in Slidell, Louisiana. My name is John, and during Hurricane Isaac in 2012, which wasn’t very strong, (at least here), but the Mississippi River did, indeed, flow backwards for an entire day due to the overwhelming storm surge and strong wind currents. As you might know, last August, we had Hurricane Ida, which affected us minimally again, but our border with the Gulf Coast was effected the heaviest! But, anyhoo, if ever y’all come to Louisiana, head on down to Slidell! It’s a wonderful state, and, (at least with my personal tastes), one of the greatest states in the Deep South! Don’t go to New Orleans, very high and bad crime rates, especially considering hijacking cars! Anyway, take care, and can’t wait ‘till y’all’s next video!

[@mindlessmeat4055]

That Minnesota fact about a apart of it being surrounded by Canada is interesting since Washington State also has a place that as well.

[@tammyparsons5656]

Google Kings Island amusement park in Ohio! Awesome time if you get a chance to visit us 🥰 Also Columbus Ohio has the original Wendy's fast food restaurant and COSI ( center of science and industry museum) also tons of fun, and Columbus and Cincinnati Zoos are fantastic also. So much to do in every state. Hope you all get to experience some if it. Many blessings

[@LindaC616]

Cincinnati zoo has Fiona! And they cluld walk over the bridge to Kentucky!

[@nwn8111]

Keeping y’all in my prayers

[@BenjaminDowden]

The bridge shown for the Mississippi River was a bridge over the Back Bay of Biloxi Mississippi. The photo shown was taken days after hurricane Katrina in 2005.

[@deekang6244]

Minnesota is much more interesting than that! It’s where the Mississippi begins, in Itasca. We have over 10,000 lakes, beautiful woods, and the Superior Hiking Trail. The North Shore is fabulous! Looking out over Lake Superior is magical and amazing - it’s like a sea in the middle of land! If you go to the North Shore, be sure to stop at Betty’s Pies. The Twin Cities is a foodie area, with many cultures of food - we have a lot of immigrants. We also like to have outdoor concerts in the summer, food truck parties outside, farmer’s markets everywhere with fresh produce and also meals. Our State Fair was the largest in the country until Texas expanded theirs (but they had to build it bigger, ours was and is just huge because we love it). Millions of people attend the ten day event, always ending on Memorial Day. There are outdoor concerts every night, lots and lots of food, rides, marketplaces, demos, farm animals, thousands of vendors, many many stages of entertainment all day long, it’s really quite the event. At almost the same time, we have a well-established Renaissance Festival, a bit out of town but not bad. Costumed people running around, music, entertainers, food - all in the style of the Renaissance. You can even get tickets for a special sit-down dinner “for royalty”. In the winter, we don’t stop. We have ice castles and the Winter Carnival, and a new winter marketplace. Skating, skiing, curling, and even winter hiking are popular. Ice fishing is everywhere, even in town. The Mississippi gets larger as it enters the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. You can take a river boat ride, with guided tours. Como Park Zoo and The Minnesota Zoo both have special features. We love gardens here and the Conservatory at the Como Zoo is beautiful. Walk around the lakes in Minneapolis, it’s the thing to do, and stop by a restaurant or cafe to eat. Get there early for a seat looking over the lake. Stillwater is just by the border of Wisconsin and an adorable river town with lots to see. I just do not think the video gave you any idea of what Minnesota is about!

[@saber1able]

Don't forget dinner cruises on Lake Superior, the North Shore scenic pizza train ride, the Mall of America or that the (NCT) North Country Trail runs across the whole state from North Dakota to Wisconsin too.

[@JustMe-dc6ks]

Of course not. It averages slightly more than two factoids per state. It’s fun and engaging, not comprehensive.

[@kazzellinempanger8998]

Yeah, Lake Itasca is definitely a must-see, if they're able. Hard to believe such a gigantic river starts from a small trickle of water! There's also the Wildlife Center in Ely, Valleyfair in Shakopee, and I believe Anoka is still calling itself the Halloween capital of the word.

[@megardyn]

Amazing that I have to watch a New Zealand family learn about the US in order to learn something new about my hometown, which is such a small town that very few people in my state have ever heard of it. I guess we're known for the longest traffic light?? I wouldn't know, it's in such a remote part of town that I've never had to drive that direction.

[@loylethegoat6753]

In my opinion Oregon is the closest thing in the US to New Zealand because of its geography with amazing mountains to cliff side beaches and even a desert. It also has a rainforest

[@niles8102]

And Washington!

[@birdie1331]

as a californian who has travelled to oregon, i agree! we drove ten hours up from so-cal to camp at crater lake for a week, totally worth it, one of the most beautiful places i've ever been!

[@jeanjaz]

As a 6th generation Oregonian, I love my state. We have a love/hate relationship with California - who we blame for a lot of our problems. Lol Where I live is considered rainforest. My kin, and my immediate family, still owns our original homestead property. It has been divided and passed down through generations. We have the last steam run sawmill where many of my relatives work. (Hull-Oakes lumber mill in Belfountain, OR). There are beautiful waterfalls along the Columbia Gorge. The Columbia is the border between Oregon and Washington.

[@aweiserbud]

I live in Indiana. There's nothing like standing at the fence of a 2 and a half mile race track while cars fly by at 200 mph...it's an experience

[@sherikay2112]

I’m not on Facebook but I always share your videos since I found y’all your a great family I have learned alot about America that I didn’t know from watching your channel

[@ferrisulf]

If you ever stop by Michigan, I recommend visiting the Great Lakes. They're pretty much fresh water oceans with tides and big waves, so they can be dangerous. But no sharks. Sleeping Bear Dunes is a MUST, as is Mackinaw Island and the fudge and taffy made there. Our main thing in Michigan is our lakes. We used to be pretty much all swampland in the Lower Penninsula. You're never more than 8 miles from water in Michigan.

[@throughthoroughthought8064]

I hardly ever make it there.Lake Michigan dunes are a nice view, and fun to walk. I did not know that about the swampland - so that's not so far from what used to be The Great Black Swamp, and Indiana used to be a lot of "sea" as well.

[@ferrisulf]

@@throughthoroughthought8064 Oh yes. They drained Michigan's lower peninsula quite a bit, but we kept the mosquitoes. haha. Lake Michigan is beautiful. I've never attempted to climb down and then back up Sleeping Bear Dunes, but the view at the top is sublime.

[@throughthoroughthought8064]

@@ferrisulf LOL: mosquitos - mosquitos never change. They drained lower Michigan - the things they never teach you in school. I really liked looking down at the birds; then I ran down, zig-zagging like a kid on a ski-slalom course.

[@ferrisulf]

​@@throughthoroughthought8064 it's true. They never do. My parents and their siblings, as kids, used to take turns curling up inside a big rubber tire and rolling each other down the dunes. lol Perhaps not the safest game but more fun than a phone.

[@throughthoroughthought8064]

My brother and sister make it there a lot. Sis likes one of the lighthouses, and bro likes the trails in mid-MI. I did not know about the tides! I wonder if Superior's tides are much bigger bc it is situated East-to-West, and deeper water. I would like to see the Dells, and to get some of that hurricane wind.

[@julierogers2298]

I live in Georgia in the US. And I actually never knew most of this about the US till watching this video. Thank you educating me on my own country that was so great. I was honestly shocked about the North Dakota bit not technically being a part of the US till 2012. By the way I love your accents

[@sjjs444]

Born and raised on Iowa City, Iowa. The Mississippi River is about 45 minutes from my hometown. The Mississippi River is not only lengthy in vehicle miles, it's quite surprisingly massive to drive across on bridges.

[@sparkybish]

My parents live near Centralia and they take us out every couple of years to feel the coal fires through the vents. The history of that coal fire is pretty crazy.

[@judethaddeus9856]

I live in Baltimore, Maryland and am a huge fan of the paranormal, I was telling a new guy I was talking to about it and how much I wanted to go; he took me on our 1* date! One of the coolest dates ever

[@XDoggX]

North Carolina here ...we would love to host your awesome family

[@russellrofe4849]

North Carolina has it all. Mountains, beach, national and state parks, and the best pork barbeque.

[@Meskeeful]

@@moisesojeda1085 Lol let's not get into a silly debate, because Georgia is the winner. 😂😂😂

[@MotorCityBurbs]

Hello family! If you come to the US please extensively research the area before you come. There are many formerly popular areas that are not safe anymore. I'm very sorry for your loss. God bless and stay safe! 🙏

[@cajunnick822]

That's Facts

[@word42069]

As in……? I do t think they’re going to some meth-ridden country bumpkin place in the rust belt or south.

[@stevenklein3195]

Your kids are adorable and you two are great parents. You need to visit the US. Our people will welcome you and love to have you. Hello from California and my home state of Arizona.

[@I_am_ENSanity]

As a native Texan I learned something today about my state.

[@danlayne9436]

When you get to the US, I would recommend Colorado. So beautiful that the song "America the Beautiful" was written because of the view from Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. Estes Park is a great town that is home to the Stanley Hotel... Stephen King's inspiration for The Shining. Everything short of surfing and deep sea fishing are available.

[@darinjohnson947]

I’m a native of Colorado Springs home to Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods park-which is free and very beautiful. Still live across from it. I would love to meet you guys!! I am also a truck driver as well maybe you guys would let your kids toot that horn??

[@danlayne9436]

@@darinjohnson947 I used to live in Old Colorado City off 30th just south of the Garden. Such beautiful country. One day I'll move back.

[@cathierainwater]

So, a comment about the road in Michigan where cars are banned...it's on an island. Mackinac Island, where tourists get around in horse drawn carriages, walking, or bikes. There are 2 vehicles on the entire island (an ambulance and fire engine). There is a tiny airport there, as well. You get to the island either by flying in (which isn't the normal thing...this is usually for shipments), or by ferry boat (there are 2 types of ferries...one is longer than the other in length of time of crossing). Mackinac Island is mostly recognized for its fudge (there are MANY fudge shops there) and also the movie "Somewhere in Time" (1980) which was filmed at the Grand Hotel there on the island. (I grew up in Michigan and went to the island a handful of times...we even stayed at the Grand Hotel once).

[@Mane_37]

If you are ever interested in visiting Wisconsin. I recommend the Wisconsin Dells and Door County (but only in the summer lol). Its best not to visit in the winter unless it's for Christmas (we have terrible winters but beautiful Christmases with snow).

[@brendamackel6917]

I second both of those recommendations! Wisconsin is great.

[@ThunderPants13]

As a Montana resident, I have to take issue with one thing in this video. Yellowstone National Park isn't located only in Wyoming and Idaho. Ninety-seven precent of it is in Wyoming, but 2% is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho. That may not sound like a lot, but since the park is 2.2 million acres, 2% is still 44,000 acres. We are also home to perhaps the most beautiful national park in America, Glacier National Park, in NW Montana.

[@pokeygorilla9368]

To be fair to you, Sear's Tower was the highest for quite awhile, until 2 of of our other tallest blew up. We got mad and made a taller one.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

We live in Hoover, Alabama and my granddaughter drives to school using a golf cart. She’s been doing that for a long time, even though she’s only 16 and has her driver’s license. She says it’s quicker to get to school by golf cart than it is by car. That’s because we have all kinds of walking, golf cart and bike riding trails in the state.

[@LuvMagic77]

I feel like I’m sitting in this families living room with them, just as intrigued as they are and I live in the US 😂

[@renemanuel7128]

When you visit...from Texas to North Carolina and south you will receive lots of southern hospitality and love. Prepare to drink tea that has ice cubes. Another southern tradition.

[@justhereforthecookies8129]

Let's be honest here. "Bless your heart" isn't a saying of cordial sentiment

[@katw3070]

@@justhereforthecookies8129 Sometimes “Bless your heart” is meant sincerely and not in a sarcastic way.

[@stevecregger8194]

Sugar . People like their tea sweet . Some don't . I like it both ways . But for me , Pepsi is best at room temperature .

[@starchild6478]

Oh my gosh! I'm American, and the video you are watching is making my head spin for how fast and supratic it is.