When I started traveling, I assumed it would open my eyes to many new things — from languages that sounded like nothing I’d ever heard to food I never could’ve imagined in my wildest dreams. After nearly a decade of travel, I’ve realized some random aspects of life that many Americans may not understand.
1. RadioShack
![Radioshack](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this. It’s 2024 and I just purchased something from RadioShack.” RadioShack filed for bankruptcy in the US in the 2010s.
2. Rivers
![River in the middle of a city](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.png)
The OP said: “The American Mind can’t comprehend this.” Rivers in the middle of a city are not something the average American would see in their daily life.
3. Bike Paths
![Bike Paths](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-2.png)
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend this.” Bike paths alongside sidewalks are a rare sight in the USA.
4. Roundabouts
![Roundabout](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-3.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Roundabouts are not really a thing for American roads.
5. Miles per Hour
![Speed in km/hr](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-4.png)
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend km/h.” It’s true that the American metric system focused on miles per hour instead of kilometers per hour.
6. Fresh Baguettes
![Baguettes](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” American breads are more geared towards sourdough than Baguettes.
7. Walking to Stadiums
![Walking to a stadium](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-6.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend walking from public transport to a stadium. #SydneyTSTheErasTour .“Walking may be a universal experience, but walking to a stadium is quite rare.
8. Milka
![Milka](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-7.png)
The OP said: “the American mind can’t comprehend.” Milka is a European chocolate brand, and is not readily available in the US.
9. COVID Tests
![American Covid Test](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Comprehensive COVID Tests are available over the counter in many European countries.
10. Cheap Medicine
![Cheap medicine](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-9.png)
The OP said: “Taking my parents around Basque country. Two pintxos, two txakolis, and a mosto – 13€. Unbeatable. The American mind can’t comprehend this.“
11. Confectionary Stores
![Seating outside confectionary stores](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend.” Candy stores are more common in the US, but without the seating arrangements.
12. Fresh Bread
![Fresh Bread](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-11.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” American homes consume white bread more compared to fresh bread.
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13. Slippers
![Slippers](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-13.png)
The OP said: “american mind can’t comprehend this concept.” Most Americans wear their shoes inside their homes.
14. Tea on the Beach
![Tea on the beach](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-14.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Drinking tea on the beach with a light snack is quite British.
15. Central Walkways
![Central Walkways](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-15.png)
The OP said: “the American mind can’t comprehend this.” Roads can be constructed for walking centrally in most countries.
16. Tech Advancements at Airports
![Chain on carts](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-16.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” A lot of airports in other countries have carts for luggage.
17. Plastic Cola Bottles
![Plastic Cola Bottle](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-17.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Glass cola bottles are more regularly used in the US.
18. Unrefrigerated Eggs
![Eggs in market](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-18.png)
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend.” Eggs in European countries don’t need to be kept in the fridge.
19. Pet Food Stores
![Pet Store](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-19.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Pet food stores are rare in America, especially ones that are so exuberant.
20. Flight Seatings
![Seating arrangments](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-20.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Flight seating arrangements can be quite different in other countries.
21. Ikea Food
![Ikea food](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-21.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Ikea Food looks different in other countries, usually a lot worse than this.
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22. French Smoking Rooms
![French Airport Smoking rooms](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-23.png)
The OP said: The real “American mind can’t comprehend” is the French having a smoking room after passport control but before baggage reclaim
23. Luggage Rack Space
![Luggage Rack Space](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-24.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this amount of luggage rack space.” Luggage space can be quite less in the US.
24. Time
![Asian style of indicating time after midnight](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-25.png)
The OP said: ” the american mind can’t comprehend what time this exit/entrance closes.” This is a Japanese specialty.
25. Clustered Subway Lines
![Map of the Japanese railway](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-26.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this.” Asian countries tend to have a lot more clustered Subway routes.
26. Beans for Breakfast
![Breakfast with beans](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-27.png)
The OP said: “This American mind can’t comprehend having beans with breakfast” This is usually found in the United Kingdom
27. McBento
![McBento](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-28.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend the McBento.” McBento exists only in Japan, not even in Europe.
28. Fees
![Delivery charges](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-29.png)
The OP said: “the american mind can’t comprehend this.” Delivery fees depend on time, but for everywhere apart from US, there is usually an option to get it for free.
29. Cheap Meals
![Refrigerated food](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-30.png)
The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend a £3.40 meal deal with a club card.” We all know food costs are rising in America.
30. Milk
![Milk and cereal](https://theamazingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-31.png)
The OP said: “And lastly, this. I honestly have no idea what is going on here. American mind can’t comprehend”
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