america vs. europe

A yellow school bus; a Styrofoam cup – Photo credit: Canva

Culture, Joy

Americans share 31 awesome things that can only be found here in the States

Emily Shiffer

2/11/2026
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
Stoßlüften is the German tradition of replacing the air in the home several times a day. – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Joy, Popular

Germans demonstrate how windows, of all things, separate European life from American life

Annie Reneau

4/10/2025
A side-by-side photo of the European flag and the American flag. – Photo credit: Canva

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

Europeans asked Americans about life in the US and here’s what they said

Heather Wake

6/26/2024
An incredibly busy off ramp in America and a monster truck that looks like a school bus. – Photo credit: via Aaron Schubert/Flickr

Humor, Joy, Popular

15 funny memes show the crazy side of American life that the Europeans can’t comprehend

Tod Perry

3/29/2024
Why are traffic signs so differnt in the U.S.? – Photo credit: via Half as Interesting/YouTube

Democracy, History, Popular

Why America’s traffic signs look so much different from the rest of the world

Tod Perry

12/17/2023