13 Aggressively American Things

To honor the Fourth of July, here's a list of some impressively American things to inspire patriotism.

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1. This headline

This is pretty much the most patriotic story ever written pic.twitter.com/ECLhDnzo31
— Michael C Moynihan (@mcmoynihan) July 3, 2016

2. Fahrenheit

Most of the world uses celsius to tell temperature. But that's okay, most countries haven't been on the moon.

3. Sam Eagle

4. This house

And the impressive story behind it

5. Hating soccer

WE DID IT. WE LOST THE GAME. pic.twitter.com/Yed9kL42ud
— Bill Hanstock (@sundownmotel) June 26, 2014

Don't get me wrong, I love soccer. But it's distinctly American to mock soccer--especially because it's a sport where a team can lose and still advance in the World Cup. ¯\_(?)_/¯

6. This sandwich

Donuts and bacon?

7. This truck

Only a true patriot could drive a truck that nice.

8. Simone Biles' medal haul

There are few things more American than winning. The best gymnast in the world, and possibly of all time, is 19-year-old Simone Biles of Houston. She's won 10 world championship gold medals, more than any female gymnast ever. (Keep an eye on her as Rio approaches.) And check out her floor routine: