That's because to most merkens, the world is bounded by Canada, Mexico, 

'Merkins... From 'Merka.

	<Ed giggles maniaclly, in a hentai fashion.>

	No.. According to the Encyclopedia Brittanica.. a merkin is a
small, fake hairpiece that women use after shaving their.. uhh... privy
areas.

Exactly. Now you know why Prachett called the people of 'Merka "'Merkins"
^_^

	I'm sorry. I *HAD* to say that. It's the TRUTH. Honest to
Takahashi!

	(Ed suddenly has this picture of Akane of Ukyou trying to explain
what a merkin is, as well as how and WHERE it is used to Ranma-chan, and
collapses to the floor in an uncontrollable fit of hentai laughter. Or
worse, Nodoka!) 

Hen na...

Kun-chan...