Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for November 17, 2014

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    Templo S.U.D.  about 10 years ago

    I’d like to go to Tokelau for a vacation to escape this Pacific Northwestern U.S. cold spell.

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    RobinHood2013  about 10 years ago

    Also, the “thumbs up” gesture is offensive in Iran, Iraq, and Thailand.

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    MJKesquire  about 10 years ago

    Is that why all those countries hate us so much??

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    jack fairbanks  about 10 years ago

    The customary American is considered offensive word-wide

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    dr_dolittle_rwc  about 10 years ago

    That’s because the US is a bully nation! Example, they criticized Belize’s Prime Minister for not allowing a person suspected of having Ebola (however small the chance) to pass on land to an awaiting plane, while at the same time, they too would not allow the very same person to leave the ship once it reached Texas until testing confirmed negative. HHMMM…. Hypocrite MUCH!!

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    Mostly Water Premium Member about 10 years ago

    And don’t chew gum in China!

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    aerilim  about 10 years ago

    Well, then a big OK for Putin!

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    Neo Stryder  about 10 years ago

    I must remember that when I go to Russia.

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    jimguess  about 10 years ago

    Tokelau may have all solar power … but their economy stinks. They run an annual deficit of $1.4million – about three times their GNP. They only survive by subsidies from New Zealand. Read it for yourself. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokelau

    So, how is that ‘solar power’ thing helping the economy?

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    philwissbeck  about 10 years ago

    What does it mean exactly?

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    Stephen Gilberg  about 10 years ago

    Um, Tokelau is a New Zealand territory, not a nation.Thumbs up and peace signs also offend people in some parts of the globe. And be careful where you whistle to show appreciation.

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    Scott S  about 10 years ago

    In Arab countries too, I believe. It’s the equivalent of giving someone “the finger.”

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    spaced man spliff  about 10 years ago

    Where is the raised middle finger approved?

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