you'll hardly ever see in the United States

[Old School]

Subway delay certificates
In the United States, you can blame public transportation delays for making you late to work, but that doesn't mean you'll get any sympathy from your boss.


But in two countries, Germany and Japan, railway companies issue official delay certificates to passengers who were delayed by five minutes or more during their commutes. The documentation can then be presented at work or school as a valid reason for one's tardiness.

 

[Old School]

Free college


Anyone who's attended an American university knows that higher education in the United States is anything but cheap.


That's not the case in several European countries, including France, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, where national governments cover the costs of attending public universities. Free European colleges are even starting to attract American students.

 

[Old School]

Outdoor (legal) drinking


Public drinking laws vary from country to country. In most parts of the United States, it's prohibited to carry an open container of alcohol in public places like sidewalks or parks.


That's not the case in countries such as Austria, Brazil, or Japan, where public drinking is legal, and many other countries, where public drinking laws are not strongly enforced.

 

[REFLOG]

Subway delay certificates
In the United States, you can blame public transportation delays for making you late to work, but that doesn't mean you'll get any sympathy from your boss.


But in two countries, Germany and Japan, railway companies issue official delay certificates to passengers who were delayed by five minutes or more during their commutes. The documentation can then be presented at work or school as a valid reason for one's tardiness.

Get up earlier....

 

[Old School]

Roundabouts

While roundabouts are ubiquitous in many countries, they are very rare on American roads. According to The Washington Post, there are only 3,700 roundabouts in the entire United States, or about 74 per state.

 

[Old School]

Bullet trains


Japan has enjoyed the benefits of ultra-fast "bullet trains" for 53 years. Shinkansen, as they're called, can travel up to 200 miles per hour and can get passengers from one end of the country to the other in just eight hours.


Plans for a bullet train in the United States have been discussed, but so far, there's nothing in the works.

 

[Betone]

Starting July 1st, wife and I are planning a road trip through Utah to see the 5 major national parks. Going to San Fran down to Monterey peninsula on US 1. I plan to play Pebble beach, is on my bucket list. No 200 mph train, just taking our time driving.......The USA has so many treasures and we are looking forward to our 2 week road trip :0074

 

[ScreaminPain]

Bullet trains


Japan has enjoyed the benefits of ultra-fast "bullet trains" for 53 years. Shinkansen, as they're called, can travel up to 200 miles per hour and can get passengers from one end of the country to the other in just eight hours.


Plans for a bullet train in the United States have been discussed, but so far, there's nothing in the works.

If there were ever a viable route for a "bullet train"....it would be LA to Vegas!!!!