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TranscriptA threads post saying "There has never been another nation ever that has existed much beyond 250 years. Not a single one. America's 250th year is 2025. The next 4 years are gonna be pretty interesting considering everything that's already been said." It has a reply saying "My local pub is older than your country".

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[–] Sunflier@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

England would like a word. It formed in 927 AD. That means it is 1,098 years old.

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[–] BlackLaZoR@fedia.io 7 points 2 weeks ago

Colloseum: Am I joke to you?

[–] Aggravationstation@feddit.uk 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yea there are a few buildings in my area that have been there for more than 250 years.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago

brazil is 500 and something

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago
[–] DickFiasco@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago

To be fair, it's easier to manage a pub than a whole country.

[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Irelephant@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

I wasn't aware there was one 😂

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