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88 Times Other Countries Totally Outclassed The U.S. With How They Do Things
World,SocietySEP 12, 2026

88 Times Other Countries Totally Outclassed The U.S. With How They Do Things

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Once upon a time, the U.S. was the greatest country in the world. But, with the advent of technology, other countries caught up and started doing some things better. According to the 2026 Best Countries in the World ranking, the U.S. didn’t make the top 10, while Switzerland was named the best country in the world.
Several categories caused the U.S. to fall behind, including health, infrastructure, and civic health. But there’s still time to learn and catch up! Here are some things that people online have noticed in other countries that make the U.S. feel like it’s still in the Dark Ages: solar-powered public benches, sidewalks for smartphone users, and emergency toilets in elevators are just a few.
Check out more cool things other countries have that the U.S. should steal immediately, and maybe then they’d have a chance of becoming the greatest country in the world again!

#41 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)

Water spraying from the road to melt snow, a cool solution for winter Americans wish they had too.
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22points

#42 To Encourage More Young People To Donate Blood, Sahlgrenska University Hospital In Gothenburg, Sweden, Sends A Text To Donors When Their Blood Plasma Has Been Dispensed To Someone In Need

A bag of yellow liquid, possibly plasma, a thoughtful solution for medical needs Americans wish they had.
21points

#43 There’s A Privacy Button That Plays Sound In The Toilet In The Background In Japan So Your Bombing Sound Wouldn’t Be Heard

Toilet control panel featuring a privacy button with a music note icon, a cool solution Americans wish they had.
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20points

#44 This Is How Much An Emergency Ambulance Ride Ended Up Costing Me In Germany (10.00€)

A bill with a 10 Euro co-pay, illustrating a cool and thoughtful solution Americans wish they had too.
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20points

#45 This Stall For Your Dog Outside A Super Market In Copenhagen!

Dog parking kennel outside a store, a cool solution Americans wish they had.
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20points

#46 In Norway The Packed Meat Has A "Thermometer" That Tells You How Many Days Are Left Until Its No Longer Safe To Eat It

A close-up of a food freshness indicator, a thoughtful solution showing days remaining, an American wish.
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19points

#47 This Belgian Supermarket Has A Parking Spot Just For Pregnant Women

A pink parking space with a symbol for expectant mothers, one of the thoughtful solutions Americans wish they had.
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19points

#48 Cakes Sold In South Korea Usually Come With Free Candles And Matches Hidden In The Plastic Cake Knife

A thoughtful solution: a brown plastic spoon with a hidden match, next to a birthday cake.
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19points

#49 Robot Lawn Mower In A Hospital In Denmark

A lawnmower styled as an ambulance with blue lights, a cool and thoughtful solution for lawn care.
19points

#50 Traffic Lights In The Netherlands Tells You When A Bus Is Approaching

A traffic light pole with a red bicycle signal and WACHT BUS text, showing cool solutions.
19points

#51 This Crosswalk Pedestrian Pushbutton Has A Tactile Display Of The Intersection

A cool solution: a tactile pedestrian crossing button with an audio prompt, assisting visually impaired people at the crosswalk.
18points

#52 In Morocco, Utility Poles Are Disguised As Palm Trees

A cool solution: a disguised cell phone tower shaped like a palm tree with artificial dates, blending into the environment.
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18points

#53 Knee-Activated Water Taps At A Supermarket, Italy

A thoughtful solution: two sinks with modern hand dryers underneath, showcasing thoughtful design.
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18points

#54 The Airport In Seoul Has A Robot Which Will Carry Your Luggage To Your Gate For You

An airport robot designed to transport assisted luggage, a cool and thoughtful solution around the world.
18points

#55 The Trains In Japan Have Women Only Cars

A Women Only sign on a train door, a thoughtful solution for safety many Americans wish they had.
18points

#56 They Have Built In Child Seats In The Madrid Bus

A specialized car seat installed in a public bus, providing a cool and thoughtful solution for parents traveling with young children.
18points

#57 I Saw A Scottish Mobile Cinema Today. People Go In The Front And The Screen Is At The Back

Mobile cinema Screen Machine, a cool solution Americans wish they had for entertainment.
18points

#58 This Quiet Room At Narita Airport For People With Autism

A sign in a building points to Quiet Rooms for people with autism and other disabilities, a thoughtful solution for those needing a calm space.
18points

#59 These Bins In Sweden Show You What To Recycle

Uniquely designed outdoor recycling bins, a cool and thoughtful solution for waste management around the world.
17points

#60 This Bus In Edinburgh Translates Announcements Into Sign Language

A screen inside a bus showing a woman using sign language, providing accessibility and a thoughtful solution many Americans wish they had.
17points
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