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!
#81 These Helpful Robots That Wander Incheon Airport, Seoul, That You Can Use To Check Flight Information
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#82 In South Korea, China, And Germany, They Have Specific Painted Parking Spots For Women
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10points
#85 A New Type Of Pedestrian Crossing Light Indicators Found In Hong Kong
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9points
#87 Decent Public Transportation, And Bike Friendly Cities. The City I Live In Is Supposedly On Of The Most Bike Friendly Cities In The Country, And It Still Sucks. Also, Bus Routes Are Virtually Non Existent
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