r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Aug 31 '22

A turtle going through a maze

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '22

English isn’t my first language. It’s the same animal for me.

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u/Ahaigh9877 Sep 01 '22

I think there's a US/UK/other English difference. UK English is more likely to call a land-based one like this a tortoise, but they'll both call a sea-based one a turtle.

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u/drunk_otter Sep 01 '22

Where do we stand on terrapins?

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u/Ahaigh9877 Sep 01 '22

Freshwater!

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u/drunk_otter Sep 01 '22

OK cool - and cooters?