10+ familiar objects that look a little different in other countries (13 photos)

Everything that surrounds us seems familiar and normal to us: trash cans, buses, signs, plaques. But these same seemingly banal objects may look different in other countries.





Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s more stylish, sometimes, most importantly, it’s more reasonable in terms of its properties, and it’s not just about design. Such details say a lot about the culture and thinking of people in different parts of the world. And we can take note and copy the best practices.

So here we have everyday things that take on an unusual look just because you're not at home.

Harry Potter Series in China



Divided into 20 equal-sized books, rather than the standard 7 parts.

A disposable coffee cup in the Netherlands





Waffle, you can eat it.

A shower head in Vietnam



It has a built-in water filter.

A Tram in Australia



Equipped with places for surfboards.

A Bottle of Water in Japan



A local company has reduced the size of its labels to reduce plastic waste. This has resulted in the emergence of naked, almost nameless water bottles. Nature, not brand, is the main thing.

US Tag



This dress is from the clothing brand Los Angeles Apparel. The tag shows the woman who made it.

Restaurant Menu in Italy



Specifically the city of Rapallo. The menu indicates the waiting time for each dish.

A can of drink in Japan



If a can has a picture of a lemon, then there may well be a real lemon wedge inside.

Cigarettes in Australia



A warning about the dangers of cigarettes is written on each individual cigarette. Specifically here: "poison in every puff."

A bottle of water in the Netherlands



You can get this in Dutch ambulances. They have their own branded bottles.

A package of candies in Japan



These grape jelly candies can be harmful to children and the elderly. The warning about this is larger than the logo.

Health is the main thing, not the brand.

A roll of toilet paper in Vietnam



It doesn't have a core. Bonus, of course, because this is not only found in Vietnam.