American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Bathroom Stall Gaps

What's the deal with these? It's uncomfortable no matter which side of the stall you're on. Many other public bathrooms have regular doors that allow no room for peeking through. Doesn't that sound more ideal, not to mention private?

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.