You Are Short And You’re Gonna Die Soon

Americans are fond of saying that they are #1, which is the smallest number there is.

Just a heads-up, America: Not only are you shorter than the Polish, but we just found out you're gonna die younger than folks in Jordan and pretty much everyone else--41 other countries, to be exact.

Anyone up for a quick round of mini-golf?

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