• @cook_pass_babtridge@feddit.uk
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    102 months ago

    If we’re being pedantic (and why not!) then the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is actually only 103 years old.

    • @Comment105@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      If we’re being fair, a government running without revolution for 250 years is pretty old. Many of the oldest establishments in the US are likely to stand after a revolution or civil war, much like pubs and restaurants in Europe.

      • Zloubida
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        22 months ago

        I believe the US constitution is the second oldest still valid constitution of the world, after the constitution of San Marino. I’m not sure it’s a good thing though: I tend to believe that every generation should rewrite their constitution.

        • @Comment105@lemm.ee
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          22 months ago

          It’s a constitution that still explicitly allows slavery, so yeah, it’s actually out of date.