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PCB66

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16. Of course there are two American continents

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 11:33 AM

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With Central America thrown in the middle.

However, the US being the dominant economic and military powerhouse it is has always been referred to as "America"

Not everything is fair or accurate.

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