text: do all americans think the internet only connects to the usa and thats it ? why are there so many questions that are written by small minded people usually americans. that think this ? eg. where can i find a shop that sells a lead for...... does anyone know a hotel that serves breakfast... think global people when you ask a question !!!! its okay. they yahoo answers originate in america.  the censor board (oops) came into existance in america.   the code developers made customizations that are more tailored to america.   so it is quite natural that the questions originate and are specific to america.  when y!a team developes answers customised to your country, than you could also fire questions that pertain to local information. time shall tell that.  dont make it tough for americans to put every question into global prespective.  so is the case with windows / office and other softwares  they make more sense when used in america as they are developed by for american clients clients who give srs for such things.  the msn virtual earth is another example (where earth = usa, cause you cannot find directions with that for any other country) yet it is called ve , and is accessible all over world  i dont mean to take side of you or america, just stating facts.