50 Genius Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It’s Living In Another Century
Article created by: Gabija Palšytė
Before anyone has the bright idea: universal healthcare, haha. Get it out of your system, dear internet.
With that said, check out all this cool stuff the world has! No, don’t look at it as if someone else has it better than you. Rather, consider it an idea that you can yoink and introduce in your own immediate surroundings because everyone deserves good things.
#1
Australian Company Introduces Glow-In-The-Dark Highway Paint Technology
#2
UK Supermarket Has A Tag You Can Add For Carts With Wonky Wheels
#3
In Singapore, Elderly Pedestrians Can Tap Their Identity Card To Have More Time At The Pedestrian Crossing
Swiping the card at a sensor gives its holder an extra 3 to 13 seconds to walk across, depending on the size of the crossing.
#5
This Car Park In France Has Soft Barriers Between Parking Spaces To Stop People Scratching Other Cars
#6
There Is A Swing Made For Wheelchairs At This Park In Mexico
#7
Japanese Government Sends Individuals Quarantining At Home Free Care Packages! Shown Is For 1 Person (Me) In Tokyo
#10
Cool Bike Repair Equipment On A Bike Path (Canada)
#11
Nappies In Sweden Have A Father On The Packaging
#12
Lights To Silently Get Your Waiter’s Attention In Maastricht, Netherlands
#13
This Stall For Your Dog Outside A Super Market In Copenhagen!
No petting, no taunting, no questionable treats, perfect! Just don’t plan to spend the night there yourself. A writer for The Outline tried a similar booth and apparently they have cameras/sensors watching and the company will fine people who get in.
#14
This Burger King In Norway Has A Apot For You To Empty Your Sodas In Before You Throw The Cup Away
#15
This Toilet Flushes By Using Your Foot
This mechanism is located in a toilet in Mexico and you don’t have to be a germaphobe to appreciate it. Unsanitary public toilets can lead to gut infections, lung and skin infections as well as STDs. If a stool doesn’t look clean but you really need to use it, consider using tissue paper to open its door, using the toilet seat cover, and if there isn’t one, cleaning the toilet seat with a tissue paper before using it or even hovering closely above the toilet.
#16
UPS In Italy Uses These “Bicycle Trucks” To Deliver Packages To Places In Narrow Streets Of Rome
#17
Train Seats In Japan Facing Outwards So You Can See The Scenery
#18
Public Air Shower In Tokyo To Blow Pollen Off Hay Fever Sufferers
#20
Supermarket Trolleys In Sweden Have A Map Of The Supermarket
It’s about time we got something like this. Rick Paulas of the Pacific Standard has compared the current design of many grocery stores to casinos. “There are lights and sounds that re-focus attention every micro-second, carpet on the ground to offer cushion for our feet, an open-flow space from the slot machines to the poker tables to the roulette. But what’s more important is what’s not there: clocks on the wall, bathrooms, escape routes. The reason is obvious — can’t spend money if you’re not present—and they point toward why supermarkets attempted to get their customers lost.”
#21
This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children
#22
This Ice Lolly I Bought In Korea Has A Little Tray To Prevent It From Melting All Over Your Hands
#23
This Bill In Turkey Tells You How Much Each Person Would Need To Pay If You Split It Equally
#24
Lisbon Consists Of 7 Hills. In Order To Make It Easier For Residents And Tourists To Move Between The Different Neighbourhoods, This Open-Air Escalator Was Installed
#25
These Two Different Sets Of Shopping Baskets At A Department Store In Bangkok – For Those That Need Help Or Want To Be Left Alone
#26
In Belgian Train’s Toilets There Is A Sos Button Close To The Ground In Case People Fall And Can’t Get Up
#27
This Pizza Box In Japan That Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat
#31
There’s A Privacy Button That Plays Background Sound In The Toilet In Japan So Your Bombing Sounds Won’t Be Heard
#33
In Mexico They Label Their Food If They Have Excessive Sugar And Calories(Azúcares Is Sugars)
#35
A Public Bike Stand With A Built-In Pump
This cool multi-purpose mechanism was photographed in Utrecht, the Netherlands. And this doesn’t come as a surprise. Cycling is a common mode of transport in the Netherlands, with 36% of the people listing the bicycle as their most frequent mode of transport on a typical day.
#36
Knee-Activated Water Taps At A Supermarket, Italy
#38
The Gum I Bought In Japan Comes With A Stack Of Paper For Easy Disposal
#39
These Sprinklers On The Road Near The Ski Resort I’m At In Japan To Keep The Road From Freezing Over. (Salt Water If You Were Wondering)
#40
Adult And Child Sized Toilets In A Single Stall – Auckland International Airport
#42
Bottle Caps In Italy Designed To Stay Attached To Bottle
#43
In Norway, The Packed Meat Has A “Thermometer” That Tells You How Many Days Are Left Until It’s No Longer Safe To Eat It
#44
Japanese Police Cars Can Raise Their Blinking Lights To Be More Visible
#45
This Heated Bench With A Wireless Charging Pad For Your Phone At A Bus Stop In South Korea
#47
The Elevators In My Office Building Have An Umbrella Sign That Lights Up If It’s Raining Outside (Osaka, Japan)
#48
This Belgian Supermarket Has A Parking Spot Just For Pregnant Women
#49
This Croatian Crosswalk Pedestrian Pushbutton Has A Tactile Display Of The Intersection
