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Taking a trip any time soon? Good, you’ll need to know this stuff. It definitely won’t be in any tourism pamphlets, so pay attention. Slurp the hell out of those noodles in Japan, make kissing noises at the waiters in Myanmar, but don’t even whisper about magic in the Central African Republic — because 60 percent of their jailed women are behind bars for being witches.

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GRACKED VACATIONING IN IRAN? DON'T GIVE A THUMBS-UP. In Iran and neighboring countries, the thumbs-up gesture is considered offensive, similar to the middle finger in America. However, most Iranians are understanding and forgiving if a visiting American makes an innocent mistake. — Source

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GRACKED GREET KOREAN FRIENDS WITH A HANDSHAKE - BUT NO POCKETS. Shaking hands is a common form of greeting in Korea, however it is considered disrespectful to put one's hand in their pocket while doing so. — Source

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CRACKED BALI'S DAY OF SILENCE. In Bali, New Year has 24 hours of silence and meditation known as Nyepi. There is no talking, travel, work, or activities, and the only people outside are the Pecalang - Security enforcing the rules. Doesn't this sound better than a hangover at brunch? — Source

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GRACKED NO WATER WARS ON EASTER. In Poland, Ómigus-dyngus (aka Wet Monday) is an ultimate water fight held each year on Easter Monday in Poland and Ukraine. This could be huge in The U.S. — Source

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GRACKED WORLDWIDE DRINKING AGES. 64% of the world's drinking age is 18 or under. Canada is split between 18 and 19, but America's age of 21 is only behind the Eastern African nation of Eritrea (25 years old) and, of course, the 11 countries where alcohol is banned altogether. — Source

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GRACKED BOSNIA'S FESTIVAL OF SCRAMBLED EGGS. The U.S. might celebrate spring with a spring cleaning, but Zenica, Bosnia, kicks off the season with Čimburijada - a tribute to scrambled eggs. They cook them in a large pan in a city park, then spend the day partying, BBQing and jumping in the river. — Source

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GRACKED THE U.S WORKS WAY TOO MUCH. INSURICARE I I SERVICE Americans work almost 25% more hours than Europeans, 137 more hours per year than the Japanese, and 499 more hours per year than the French. Americans retire later, and take fewer vacations than most other countries. — Source

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GRACKED BLACK CATS DON'T HAVE TO BE BAD LUCK! Germany has a different take on luck with black cats. It's only bad luck if they cross your path right to left. Left to right is good luck, so there's a silver lining not given in the U.S. — Source

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CRACKED STALIN'S HUMAN-APE SUPER-SOLDIER In the mid-1920s, Stalin wanted scientists to create a kind of super-soldier by mixing humans and apes. Не wanted a living war machine that could do hard work without complaining. It was like something out of Planet of the Apes. — Source

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CRACKED HITLER'S LONDON-BOMBING SUPERGUN Hitler had a plan to bombard London with bombs from a supergun that could fire 25 barrels at a time from 100 miles away. This would have allowed him to launch one bomb per minute. MIMOYECQUES EASTERN SITE RECONSTRUCTED VIEW OF MAIN WORKINGS — Source

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CRACKED ASSASSINATING CHURCHILL, STALIN, AND FDR SIMULTANEOUSLY In 1943, Nazi Germany tried to kill FDR, Churchill, and Stalin when they met for the first time in Tehran, Iran. The plan, called Operation Long Jump, was stopped by the Soviets. — Source

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The US government turned away thousands of Jewish refugees Government officials accused the Jewish asylum seekers, fleeing from the Nazi regime, of being Nazi spies. For example, in June 1939, the US sent away all 937 passengers of the German ship St. Louis. 254 of those passengers died in the Holocaust. CRACKED.COM — Source

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Testing nuclear bombs in the U.S. has killed over 10,000 Americans The U.S. government had 1,000 nuclear tests in Nevada, with another 67 in the Marshall Islands. The tests caused cancer, resulting in a very low estimate of the fatalities being in the thousands. CRACKED.COM — Source

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During WWII, Britain caused three million deaths in India Despite being painted as a hero against genocide, Churchill's policies caused the Bengal famine of 1943. Не redirected food from starving Indian civilians to well-supplied British soldiers. CRACKED.COM — Source

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CRACKED THE U.S.' BAT-BOMB SCHEME During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps spent a lot of money to try out a plan that was thought up by a dentist from Pennsylvania named Lytle S. Adams. The plan was to attach tiny bombs to bats and release them over Japanese cities. — Source

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CRACKED DON'T GET MAD, GET EVEN - SHOW 'EM THE SOLE. Showing the sole of your shoe has long been an insult in Arab culture. — Source

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GRACKED IN JAPAN, SAVOR THE FLAVOR OF POLITENESS - DON'T EAT WHILE WALKING. In Japan, it is generally considered impolite to eat while walking or in public places, with the exception of eating ice-cream cones on the street. Meller not — Source

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CRACKED SCANDINAVIAN SAUNAS - NO PLACE FOR CLOTHING. In some Scandinavian countries and Turkey, it is considered offensive to wear clothing into a sauna, hammam, or other place of physical purification. Instead, it is polite to sit on a folded towel or wear a swimsuit if you are too modest to appear naked. — Source

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GRACKED IN RUSSIA AND CHINA: DON'T FINISH YOUR PLATE. In Russia and China, it is polite to leave a little food on your plate at the end of a meal as a sign of appreciation for the host's generosity. — Source

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GRACKED IN EUROPE, 'HOW ARE YOU?' IS SERIOUS BUSINESS. In Europe, How are you? is a genuine question and should be treated as such, so be prepared for a more in-depth response than you may be used to in the US. Europeans appreciate a more personal approach to conversation. — Source

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GRACKED IN HAITI, WHISTLING IS A SIGN OF DISRESPECT. In Haiti, whistling is considered rude for kids and younger people, as it is seen as a sign of arrogance and cockiness. — Source

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CRACKED SOUP-DRINKING ETIQUETTE: JAPAN STYLE. In Japan, slurping your noodles and soup is a sign of appreciation for the chef, and it is common to drink directly from the soup bowl instead of using a spoon. — Source

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Morocco produces and exports more cannabis than any other country in the world. Its 2020 production was estimated to be over 700 tons. CRACKED.COM — Source

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Norway has countless dialects, and that's probably because many communities are pretty isolated. The terrain is so hilly and impassable (and often covered with ice or snow), people living pretty close can have a hard time reaching each other, which is probably what allowed for lots of small groups to develop their own dialects. CRACKED.COM — Source

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One of the worst things you can call someone in Thailand is a monitor lizard. The Thai word for the animal is considered so offensive that it's banned from TV and radio. CRACKED.COM — Source

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To get a waiter's attention in Myanmar, you have to make a kissing sound. It's kind of like the sound you'd make to call a cat, and it consists of two or three kisses. CRACKED.COM — Source

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In Singapore, you automatically become an organ donor when you turn 21. - You can opt out, but if you do, you're lower priority for organ transplants. CRACKED.COM — Source

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All 40,000 of Chile's firefighters are volunteers. BOMBEROS MUÑOA They even have to pay monthly contributions to their stations, and they largely don't want to be paid - this is a tradition that dates to the founding of the service over 150 years ago. CRACKED.COM — Source

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South Africa has three capitals. Cape Town Cape Town is the legislative capital, Pretoria is the administrative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judiciary capital. South Africa was born from the unification of four British colonies, and they couldn't agree on a city that would be the single capital. CRACKED.COM — Source

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+3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 DESPITE ITS MASSIVE SIZE, CHINA ONLY USES ONE TIME ZONE. Tea Bering Sex Seo of Okhana KAZAKHITAN Kell blands Company I Sex of Japan TURKMEMETHA CHINA MAN THE NORTH MAD +41 +3 1/2 PACIFIC PROSTAN OCEAN Carr Chine SOLO Sex ARABA SAMPLE +5% PHILIPPINES Philippine Rever - - Bengal South Date Sea Arabian -27 Sea - - Sea - - -5% - CAS - - - - - - - PALMU IN -P% - LIONA The country has room las for five different time zones, but only recognizes Beijing Standard Time, which means that in KIA — Source

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60% OF JAILED WOMEN IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC ARE DOING TIME FOR BEING WITCHES. Nic Ca And 40% of all criminal cases in the country are sorcery-related, making it the most commonly prosecuted felony. This has no parallel in the rest of the world. GRACKED.COM — Source

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THE ETHIOPIAN CALENDAR IS SEVEN YEARS BEHIND THE REST OF THE WORLD. It was developed by Orthodox and Coptic churches, based on their own calculations for the date of Jesus's birth. It has 12 months of 30 days and one of five days (six on leap years.) In this system, the year begins on September 11 or 12 of the Gregorian calendar. CRACKED.COM — Source

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IN PORTUGAL, IT'S ILLEGAL FOR RESTAURANTS NOT TO OFFER VEGAN MEALS. In 2017, it became the first country where all food services (including schools, hospitals, and prisons) are required by law to provide vegan options in their menus. This started as a petition signed by more than 15,000 people in 2016. CRACKED.COM — Source

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IN RUSSIA, BEER WASN'T CLASSIFIED AS AN ALCOHOLIC DRINK UNTIL 2011. Before that year, it was the only country where beer was sold and distributed just like soda and other soft drinks. A 1 БАЛТИК That means it could be bought and consumed by anyone, even in street kiosks and public transit stops. GRACKED.COM — Source

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