“Normal” Foreign Things That Would Shock Americans
Contrary to popular belief, most of us Americans are well aware we’re not the center of the universe. Admittedly, though, we do get a little set in our ways. Recently, the question was posed on Reddit: “What’s something totally normal in your country that would shock most Americans?” and honestly…
Americans Are Getting Emotional Over Quebec's Latest Tourism Ad Aimed At Them
July 8, 2025
Quebec’s New Tourism Ad Aimed At Americans Is Going Viral For Obvious Reasons
Things haven’t been so hot between the US and Canada since Donald Trump took office.
I mean, you have Canadians booing the American National Anthem.
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“One of my favorite obscure travel hacks is to use Google Maps offline. Before my trip, I downloaded the maps of the areas I’ll be visiting. This way, I can navigate, find attractions, and even search for restaurants without needing an internet…
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“The American lean.”
—u/noahsuperman1
“It’s not abnormal, but I think Americans do it more. People say it’s leaning ‘against’ things, but I’ve noticed Americans more often lean on one leg? If that makes sense?
Evocative Words That Exist In Other Languages But Not English
Have you ever heard a word translated from another language that is so descriptive, evocative, beautiful, or useful that strangely doesn’t exist in your native one? Redditor oliviamonet…
So to start, here’s what it told me to pack:
Clothing:
• 3–4 casual tops
• 2–3 pairs of shorts
• 1–2 pairs of pants or jeans
• 1–2 dresses or skirts (if desired)
• 1 formal outfit
• 1 lightweight jacket or sweater
• 1 set of pajamas
• 1…
