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TravelJAN 10, 2026

Genius Country-Level Decisions That Made People Stop and Admire (New Pics)

Ingrida Jasiukevičiūtė, Justinas Keturka, Nikita Manot and Karolina Kondratavičiūtė

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When you visit a new place, there’s always something unexpected waiting around the corner. Beyond famous landmarks and postcard views, small details often leave the strongest impression.

From sausages sold in vending machines to exercise bikes inside a McDonald’s, some countries do everyday things a little differently. Today, our team scoured the internet to collect some of these fascinating gems from around the world. Keep scrolling to see the cool, surprising things people discovered in other countries.

#61 McSki, A Mcdonald’s In The Lindvallen Ski Resort In Sweden. Customers Can Ski-Thru And Place Their Order

Wooden building in snow at dusk with glowing McSkiM sign, showcasing impressive things countries implemented in cold regions.

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#62 My Neighbor Ken Puts On A Canada Day Show Every Year From His Garage

Live band performing outdoors with various string instruments, showcasing impressive things countries implemented in community events.

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#63 Make Money With Empty Cans & Bottles (Earn 10 Won Per Item)

Smart recycling machine in South Korea encouraging waste reduction with interactive features and incentives for users.

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#64 Godzilla Egg For Sale At The Local Supermarket In Japan

Boxed Godzilla-themed eggs for sale in a Japanese store, showcasing impressive country-specific packaging innovation.

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#65 Bottle Caps In Italy Designed To Stay Attached To Bottle

Plastic water bottles with attached caps as an impressive thing countries implemented to reduce litter and waste.

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#66 Banana Vending Machine In Japan

Red vending machine selling packaged bananas with Dole branding, showcasing an impressive things countries implemented innovation.

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#67 There Is A Special Garbage Can For Lemons In Amalfi, Italy

Yellow bin labeled for lemon disposal in a public area, showcasing an impressive country implementation that left people in awe.

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#68 This Is A Miniature Statue Of Liberty Next To An Abandoned Sushi Restaurant In My Wife's Home Town In Northeastern Japan

Small Statue of Liberty replica in a rural field with mountain backdrop, an impressive thing countries implemented.

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#69 Microsoft (Copenhagen) Has Tablet/Phone Holders In Their Toilet Stalls

Black wall-mounted holder designed for safely storing mobile phones and small devices, showcasing impressive country innovations.

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#70 Reindeer Droppings Candy From Finland

Bag of Finnish reindeer droppings candy, an impressive cultural treat that left people in awe worldwide.

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#71 In The Netherlands, The Ambulance Gives You Branded Water

Hand holding a yellow bottle with blue and red stripes labeled ambulance, showcasing impressive things countries implemented.

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#72 In Bergen, Norway, You Can Vote Early For The General Election At IKEA

Modern voting booths in a well-lit public space showcasing impressive things countries implemented for efficient voting.

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#73 School Busses In West Australia Are Equipped With Maxtrax Vehicle Recovery Boards And Have Full Off Road Capabilities

White school bus with caution signs parked outdoors, showcasing impressive things countries implemented for safer transportation.

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#74 Japan’s Convenience Store Is Simply A Vending Machine

Automated vending machines in Japan offering a variety of drinks and snacks, showcasing impressive country implementations.

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#75 A Vintage Car Graveyard In Western Germany

Abandoned vintage cars slowly reclaimed by nature in a forest, showcasing impressive things countries implemented.

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#76 Ferris Wheel In Osaka, Japan

Roller coaster built into a city building over a canal, showcasing impressive things countries implemented in urban design.

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#77 This Restaurant In Hong Kong Had Draft Beer At Each Table

Person serving beer from a tap with a Corona Extra bottle in a shrimp cocktail, showcasing impressive country beverage ideas.

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#78 This Supermarket In Umeå, Sweden, Has Very Specific Opening Hours

Blue BMW parked outside a Swedish ICA store showcasing impressive things countries implemented in everyday retail settings.

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#79 Arnold Advertising A Cheap Drill At A Discount Store In Germany

Man holding a power drill in a tool advertisement showcasing impressive country-implemented innovations in garden and hardware tools.

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#80 McRib Shower Gel From Germany

Hand holding a limited edition McRib scented shower gel tube, showcasing an impressive country product implementation.

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