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Top 10 Things Germany is Known For
Userguy44The Top Ten
1 Beer
I hate beer so much
True. Especially the bavarian state is known for it - darthvadern
Its good - Oliversky
Beer baths? Germany must been love beer so much! - BorisRule
The image actually shows Beer Spa in Czech Republic, one of their tourist attractions. But I think Germans would do that, too. - Metal_Treasure
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2 Sausage
True. Everyone has heard of Bratwurst - darthvadern
Germany has a lot of great sausages. - Userguy44
They're good. - PokemonYesTeletubbiesNo
Bratwurst, Mettwurst, Nürnberger Rostbratwurst, Blutwurst, etc. Germany has the best sausages in the world (I am also part german too) - ToddHoward
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3 Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was a German politician who was the leader of the Nazi Party, Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and Führer of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. As dictator of Nazi Germany, he initiated World War II in Europe with the invasion of Poland in September 1939 and was a central figure of ...read more.
Adolf Hitler was a German politician who was the leader of the Nazi Party, Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and Führer of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. As dictator of Nazi Germany, he initiated World War II in Europe with the invasion of Poland in September 1939 and was a central figure of ...read more. The fact that some first think of him when they first think of Germany is sad. - RoseWeasley
He is infamous for directly murdering at least 6 MILLION Jews, plus millions of Germans and all kinds of people throughout Europe.
This guy sucks - LightningStrike
I don't know if "sucks" is a good way to describe him. I always thought "sucks" means someone never succeeds and never achieves anything, which is unfortunately not the case for him - Alkadikce
Stick to art you jerk ass...oh wait your dead haha.
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4 Cars
Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, enough said. Even here in Sweden lots of people use these brands - darthvadern
The cars in the photo are American... - Ashes
I love German cars. BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi are the best. They make amazing luxury cars that even have a sport and sport plus mode. - HoldenFanatic
And the first modern car was from a German. - MrCoolC
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5 Nazis
6 German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language. The breed is known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland.
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language. The breed is known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland. This dog is iconic - darthvadern
This dog breed is awesome - ElSherlock
They're pretty smart. - NickelodeonYesAddminNo
They're really smart compared to most of the dog breeds. - PokemonYesTeletubbiesNo
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7 Berlin
Well it is the capital after all - darthvadern
Of course, this has to be most well known! It's the capital city of Germany. - BorisRule
The most well known city of Germany. - Userguy44
8 Soccer
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players each. It is played with a spherical ball. The objective is to score the ball in the other teams goal.
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players each. It is played with a spherical ball. The objective is to score the ball in the other teams goal. Another soccer nation - darthvadern
One of the best in the world. - Metal_Treasure
9 Rammstein
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte and Industrial Metal band consisting of Till Lindemann (vocals), Richard Kruspe (guitar), Paul Landers (guitar), Oliver Riedel (electric bass), Christoph Schneider (drums) and Christian Lorenz (keyboard), that formed in 1994 in Berlin . ...read more.
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte and Industrial Metal band consisting of Till Lindemann (vocals), Richard Kruspe (guitar), Paul Landers (guitar), Oliver Riedel (electric bass), Christoph Schneider (drums) and Christian Lorenz (keyboard), that formed in 1994 in Berlin . ...read more. If course! The ultimate European metal band. - Fuziion
One of the greatest German bands ever. - Userguy44
Rammstein is AWESOME! - PhoenixAura81
Awesome band! - LightningStrike
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10 World War II
I am serious when I say that this tragic war will stay in Germany's infamous history forever, let alone the rest of the world.
WWII sucks. - NickelodeonYesAddminNo
I hate WW II. - PokemonYesTeletubbiesNo
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11 Chocolate
Chocolate is a typically sweet, usually brown food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds, roasted and ground, and often flavored with vanilla.
Chocolate is a typically sweet, usually brown food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds, roasted and ground, and often flavored with vanilla. German chocolate is delicious. - PokemonYesTeletubbiesNo
Kinder, Lindt, etc. - neehawgamer
12 Mercedes
One of the most popular brands - darthvadern
That's a good car brand, but quite expensive. - PokemonYesTeletubbiesNo
13 Autobahn
Best highways in the world - darthvadern
Autobahn and other motorways are different. - BorisRule
It’s amazing that you can drive without a speed limit. - HoldenFanatic
14 Engineers
15 World War I
16 Castles
Didn't know that - darthvadern
Germany has some nice castles. - Userguy44
17 Girls
Every country has girls. - PokemonYesTeletubbiesNo
18 Volkswagen
Most popular car brand - darthvadern
That's a decent car brand. - PokemonYesTeletubbiesNo
19 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era, born in Salzburg.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era, born in Salzburg. He was actually austrian but ok - darthvadern
20 Historical Figures
People like Einstein, Bach, Beethoven etc... - Userguy44
21 Angela Merkel
Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German politician and the Chancellor of Germany since 2005. She is also the leader of the Christian Democratic Union.
Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German politician and the Chancellor of Germany since 2005. She is also the leader of the Christian Democratic Union. The chancellor of Germany - darthvadern
The worst chancellor of Germany. Ever. - TwilightKitsune
22 BMW
BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke in German, or Bavarian Motor Works in English) is a German multinational company which currently produces luxury automobiles and motorcycles, and also produced aircraft engines until 1945.
BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke in German, or Bavarian Motor Works in English) is a German multinational company which currently produces luxury automobiles and motorcycles, and also produced aircraft engines until 1945. Another car company of Germany - darthvadern
23 Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 1 violin concerto, ...read more.
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 1 violin concerto, ...read more. One of the best composers - darthvadern
24 Hot Dogs
A hot dog is a cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a sliced bun as a sandwich.
A hot dog is a cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a sliced bun as a sandwich. True - darthvadern
Bratwurst is the hot dog's ancestor - BorisRule
25 Sexy Women
Okay... - Ashes
Um ok - ElSherlock
26 Oktoberfest
Hitler is the ultimate red herring. he was Austrian not German.
27 Thor
Thor Odinson is a fictional superhero appearing in the American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the Norse mythological deity of the same name, is the Asgardian god of thunder and possesses the enchanted hammer Mjolnir, which grants him the ability of flight and weather ...read more.
Thor Odinson is a fictional superhero appearing in the American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the Norse mythological deity of the same name, is the Asgardian god of thunder and possesses the enchanted hammer Mjolnir, which grants him the ability of flight and weather ...read more. Thor is Norwegian not German.
This god is norse. Germany wasn't a norse country if I remember correctly, that was the nordic countries - darthvadern
28 Scorpions
Scorpions are a German rock band formed in 1965 in Hanover by Rudolf Schenker. Since the band's inception, its musical style has ranged from hard rock to heavy metal.
Scorpions are a German rock band formed in 1965 in Hanover by Rudolf Schenker. Since the band's inception, its musical style has ranged from hard rock to heavy metal. Germany's most legendary music export ever (besides classical) - Metal_Treasure
Great band. - Userguy44
29 Kinder Eggs
I'm from Germany and yeah its typically german.
30 Refugee Centers
31 Power Metal
The best power metal comes from Germany - Blind Guardian, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Edguy, to name a few. - Metal_Treasure
Nice pic too! - Userguy44
Grave digger, Running wild,Iron Savior, Rage, Powerwolf etc.
32 German Bread
I love bread - darthvadern
Germany has a lot of varieties in bread. It’s even a part of the German culture. - Userguy44
33 Neue Deutsche Härte
One word, Rammstein! - Userguy44
34 Peter Fox
Pierre Baigorry, better known as Peter Fox, also known as Enuff and Pete Fox, is a German reggae and Hip hop musician from Berlin. He is also a member of the German reggae and dancehall band Seeed.
Pierre Baigorry, better known as Peter Fox, also known as Enuff and Pete Fox, is a German reggae and Hip hop musician from Berlin. He is also a member of the German reggae and dancehall band Seeed. Best German musician of all time! - neehawgamer
35 Dachshund
The Dachshund is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed with floppy ears, and short fur. Although, this Dog, which comes in a variety of colours, is not hypoallergenic.
The Dachshund is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed with floppy ears, and short fur. Although, this Dog, which comes in a variety of colours, is not hypoallergenic. Aw it's cute! - Userguy44
36 Bureaucracy
Germany is well known for being a bureaucratic country and they have very good reasons for being the same. There are abundance of laws, controlling every aspect of life of its citizens. This over regulation results in unyielding and inflexible people. But it makes them one of the most efficient people in the world. Unlike many other countries, crossing the road when the pedestrian signal is red is frowned upon here. If caught by police, one may even get fined. Every house is supposed to maintain four garbage cans; for paper, plastic, organic and general waste. - Userguy44
37 Heinrich Himmler
Heinrich Himmler was a German dictator, and a leading member of the Nazi party. Himmler was one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany and one of the people most directly responsible for the Holocaust.
Heinrich Himmler was a German dictator, and a leading member of the Nazi party. Himmler was one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany and one of the people most directly responsible for the Holocaust. More evil than Hitler. - Ashes
38 Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum is a German model, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer, and occasional actress.
Heidi Klum is a German model, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer, and occasional actress. She's currently the most popular German in the US and Canada - Metal_Treasure
39 Schutzstaffel (SS) & Geheime Staatspolizei (Gestapo)
40 Martin Lawrence
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, writer, and voice actor.
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, writer, and voice actor. Die Person hier ist nicht Deutscher! - BorisRule
He’s American. - Userguy44
41 Blind Guardian
Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in the mid-1980s in West Germany. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. Heavily influenced by Queen, they use the technique of overdubbing. They also incorporate large ...read more.
Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in the mid-1980s in West Germany. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. Heavily influenced by Queen, they use the technique of overdubbing. They also incorporate large ...read more. Great band. - Userguy44
42 Der, Die and Das
The three articles of german - darthvadern
Der Mantel
Die Frau
und das Auto - BorisRule
43 Norse Mythology
Germany is not norse in the slightest - darthvadern
Although Nordics and Germany are somewhat related, Germany isn't even part of Nordics - BorisRule
Germany isn’t part of the Scandinavia. - MrCoolC
44 Lederhosen
The bavarian state is where most things come from that Germany is known for and this is no exception - darthvadern
45 Forests
Yeah forests are defintely here. The black forest is the best example - darthvadern
I’ve been to the black forest. It’s really nice! - Userguy44
46 Sauerkraut
This is delicious! - Userguy44
47 Visigoths
Areyou sure? Visigoths had their state in current Spain, not Germany - Alkadikce
48 Wolfenstein 3D
49 Amazingly Crafted Watches
What? I have this German watch from my friend's grandmother. It costs, like, a million dollars! - LukaMegpoid
50 Josef Mengele
Josef Mengele was a German Schutzstaffel officer and physician in Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
Josef Mengele was a German Schutzstaffel officer and physician in Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.8Load More
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