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 Why do almost all national anthems sound the same? 
 This one’s something special 🥹
https://youtu.be/CMA2iF6RuXk?si=QUjM7_-pKHDc-9Nd 
 Because they get chosen by committee. 
 one of the myths I believed for the longest time was that the US national anthem was in the tune of an old drinking song. this turned out to be not true.  
 South Africa we have a mix of 5 different languages (of our 11 languages in the country) in the national anthem, and I can assure you it doesn't sound like anyone elses lol,