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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!

#61 This Supermarket Has Confectionary Free Checkouts For Parents Unwilling To Have Children Demanding That They Buy Some

A checkout lane signage for confectionery-free shopping, one of the thoughtful solutions.
17points

#62 Height Adjustable Headrest In Denmark

A green leather headrest on a blue patterned seat, a thoughtful solution for comfort Americans wish they had.
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16points

#63 Adult And Child Sized Toilets In A Single Stall - Auckland International Airport

Two toilets, one adult-sized and one child-sized, side-by-side in a modern restroom, thoughtful solutions for families.
16points

#64 This Toilet In Japan Has A System Of Occupied/Vacant Toilets Information

A digital display showing a map of a restroom with occupied and vacant stalls, a cool solution for public facilities.
16points

#65 This Mcdonalds Has A "Drive-Thru" For Boats. Located In Hamburg, Germany

A cool solution: the McBoat, a McDonald's drive-thru for boats, offering solutions for hunger on the water.
16points

#66 The Toilet In My Hotel In Filled With Seawater

A sign in a public restroom explaining that sea water is used for toilet flushing as part of green initiatives, a thoughtful solution for Americans.
16points

#67 Tokyo Train Station Has A Face-To-Face “Live” Translation Window With 12 Languages

A man speaking into a translator screen, a cool and thoughtful solution for communication Americans wish they had.
16points

#68 This Train Has An Information Screen Which Shows How Full Each Carriage Is

A train loading indicator display showing car fullness, a cool solution for commuters worldwide.
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16points

#69 This Sidewalk For Smartphone Users In Warsaw, Poland

A pedestrian sidewalk with painted markings for walkers and a dedicated bike lane, a thoughtful solution for Americans.
15points

#70 Paris Has Sparkling Water Fountains

A thoughtful solution: a Parisian water fountain providing both still and sparkling water, encouraging eco-friendly refills.
15points

#71 They Have Umbrella Vending Machines In Hong Kong

A thoughtful solution: two vending machines side-by-side offering a wide range of beverages and goods.
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15points

#72 Solar Power On Buses In Hong Kong

A collection of double-decker buses parked, a common and thoughtful solution for urban transit around the world.
15points

#73 This Cinema In Croatia Has Beds Instead Of Seats In The Last Row

A luxurious movie theater with beds instead of seats, Americans wish they had too this cool solution.
14points

#74 This "Pick Up, Drop Off" Machine At Yokohama Station Lets People Transfer Goods Without Meeting In Person

A PUDO Pick Up & Drop Off station, a thoughtful solution for package delivery around the world.
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14points

#75 My Country Has Both A Handicap And Elderly Parking Spots

Parking sign for seniors and disabled, a thoughtful solution for Americans.
14points

#76 Luggage Marking On The Floor Of A Train In Germany

A thoughtful solution: train seat with luggage icon, one of the cool things Americans wish they had too.
13points

#77 This McDonald's Has A Smaller Counter Upstairs And They Use A Conveyer Belt To Ship Food

A thoughtful solution: a McDonald's food bag traveling on an overhead conveyor belt, an innovative solution for delivery.
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12points

#78 We Have A Self-Driving Bus In My City In Norway

A small yellow autonomous bus, a cool and thoughtful solution for public transport around the world.
12points

#79 In China, Urinals Can Conduct A Health Check-Up For You, For A Fee

A modern urinal with a health check display, an example of cool and thoughtful solutions.
12points

#80 Scaffolding In Hong Kong Is Made Of Bamboo

Bamboo scaffolding on a building, a solution Americans wish they had for construction.
12points
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