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[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 3 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

I thought the states were being compared to other countries. Didn't look properly on the phone.

[–] then_three_more@lemmy.world 14 points 15 hours ago

They are (which is the point) the countries are in orange USA (as an overall average) and el Salvador are the only countries that make it on to the list.

[–] naught@sh.itjust.works 10 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

They are! The other countries are so far down on the graph they are not visible

[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Well yes because the US as a whole has a high number. If you added cities they would have even more in the high numbers. What's the point about that?

[–] maniclucky@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

Because US states have populations and areas comparable to other countries. Just the US topping the charts is expected. How many states you have to get through to see other countries is interesting.