45 Things in Other Countries That the US Doesn’t Have That Prove Everyone Else Is Living in the Future
This article appeared in www.cleverclassic.com and has been published here with permission.Have a Seat
We all absolutely hate having to stand in line for Space Mountain, or It’s a Small World for hours on end, right? While lines at the Disney Parks are always going to be long and annoying, one park has found a way to make waiting slightly better.
That’s right — the clever Imagineers of Disneyland Hong Kong came up with the genius idea of installing folding seats straight into the handrails of the line. This way, you can rest your tired feet while waiting to get on your favorite ride.
Do Look Down
People constantly looking down at their phones isn’t just a social faux pas anymore. Nowadays, it’s very much become a pretty serious safety concern — especially when it happens to coincide with road safety. Luckily, South Koreans have already found a clever solution.
Korean road crossings now come equipped with lights not just up in the street, but down by the sidewalk. This way, pedestrians don’t have to lift their heads up; they just need to look at the colors on the curb.
Got Milk?
Don’t you just hate it when you’re at the supermarket, and you just can’t find the aisle with the stuff you’re looking for, no matter how many instructions the disgruntled employees have given you? Looks like France has the solution to this problem!
That’s right — no more having to ask for directions as each shopping cart comes equipped with a handy dandy map of the store. How convenient is that for introverts? What a great way to find what you’re looking for without having to interact with people.
Ticket to Ride
Sure, riding the train through the Swiss countryside is definitely a pastoral experience. But, not as much if you’re traveling with children. In fact, for kids, it can get pretty boring pretty fast. Thankfully, the Swiss have thought of everything.
Their trains feature “family-friendly” cars where not only can the kids make as much noise as they want, but they also have this amazingly cool and fun in-car playground! This sure beats those traditional restaurant cars, doesn’t it?
The USA is great and all, but there are some things that other countries just do better. So, take a trip around the world with us and have a look at all the amazingly cool inventions and ideas that prove that some countries are living decades ahead of everyone else.