10 Americanisms That Aren't All-American
There’s no mistaking the unique identity of America or denying the power of the nation’s global influence. But in a country where the Statue of Liberty was thought up and designed by the French, where trick-or-treating derives from an ancient European custom, and where even the music for the national anthem was composed by an Englishman, it’s also hard to deny that American icons sometimes have some surprisingly non-American origins. 10Cowboys And ‘Dudes’ The cowboy and his blue jeans, boots, and big-buckled belt—not to mention the characteristic hat—are globally recognized as a...
Source: listverse.com
