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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Did you know that "Yankee" comes from Jan?

The "pure" English colonists in the South looked down on the Dutch because they didn't have enough slaves and Natives to hate on.

"Yankee" was originally a slur, until the Americans started winning battles in the Revolution.

So thanks for that. And the cool city.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Pretty sure the current state of New York City is not really a Dutch legacy. But you're welcome I guess. You're welcome my people decided to get on boats and plunder half the globe.

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