We literally are not built for this heat
Speaking to HuffPost UK, Max Dugan-Knight, a climate data scientist at Deep Sky, said that if you think the heat really is different here, “your intuition is correct”.
Not only does he say that “heatwaves are getting more common, hotter, longer, and generally more dangerous,” due to climate change, but the expert added: “They’re particularly…
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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?
Quiz: Can You Name These 16 Asian Capitals?
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People Are Sharing The Wildest Things Non-Travelers Have Said About Other Countries, And I'm Speechless
May 28, 2025
Bizarre Country Stereotypes That Make Travelers Facepalm
We’ve all encountered that one person who thinks traveling anywhere beyond their comfort zone is basically a death wish. So when u/dualrollers asked, “What are the weirdest comments…
People Are Sharing The "Normal" Customs In Their Countries That Really Surprise Outsiders
April 26, 2025
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“Going to the shops barefoot is common and normal in New Zealand.”
—MrsNeilPHarris
“Not exactly scandalous, but it seems to shock a lot of Americans. We go barefoot a lot. Everywhere. The supermarket, driving, public transport, shops, the…
At-Home Pap Smears Without A Speculum Is An Option In Other Countries. Here's Why You Can't Do This In America.
April 25, 2025
Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurance companies are required to cover once-a-year routine Pap smears and HPV testing 100% with no copay.
“I know paps aren’t fun. I’ve been on both sides and have seen many different reactions to them. So…
People Are Revealing The Totally Normal Things In Their Countries That Make Tourists Say "Wait, What?"
April 14, 2025
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Australia: “Saying ‘yeah, nah’ and ‘nah, yeah.’ This subtle language wizardry is second nature to Aussies: ‘Yeah, nah’ = no. ‘Nah, yeah’ = yes. It’s a code, and it will confuse non-locals. Also, shortening…
