1. Tipping Culture If you’ve ever traveled outside the U.S., you probably noticed something pretty quickly: tipping isn’t nearly as intense elsewhere. In America, leaving 15-20% at restaurants is not just expected—it’s practically mandatory. But in many other countries, servers […]
1. Canning Their Own Fruits and Vegetables Your grandparents probably didn’t call it “preserving the harvest”—they just called it Tuesday. From peaches to pickles, jars lined the pantry shelves not because it was trendy, but because it was practical. They
1. Lobster Believe it or not, lobster used to be considered peasant food. Back in colonial America, it was so plentiful that it would wash up on shore in heaps, and people fed it to prisoners, servants, and even livestock.
1. Janitor from Scrubs At first glance, the Janitor seems like your classic prank-loving slacker. He spends most of his time tormenting J.D. and lurking in the background with a mop and a smirk. But if you really pay attention,
1. Typewriters There was something so satisfying about the clack-clack-ding of an old typewriter. Before computers took over, these machines were a writer’s best friend—and sometimes their worst enemy when a key got stuck or the ribbon dried out. Now,
1. Public Tooth Brushing in China In China, some couples take intimacy to another level—by brushing each other’s teeth. It’s not just playful; it’s considered a genuine act of love and care. To them, it shows deep trust and a
1. France: No Ketchup in School Cafeterias If you’re used to slathering ketchup on everything from fries to eggs, France might throw you for a loop—especially if you’re a student. In an effort to preserve French culinary culture, the country
