American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Too Many Trash Cans

What's the deal with lining the driveway with trash cans, and yet the United States has the highest litter rate in the world? People in Japan will walk with their trash for blocks if they're out and about and don't see a trash can. We could learn a thing or two about how other countries conserve their ecosystems.

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The More You Know

  • It's a tradition in Ireland that if you donated a pint of blood, they give you a pint of Guinness to replace the iron.
  • May 22nd is the least common birth date.
  • Penguins spend approximately 75% of their life in the water.
  • More than 800 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea.
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