Child Naming Laws : Denmark & New Zealand
Denmark might just have the strictest laws in Europe when it comes to naming. Parents can only choose from a list of 7,000 government-approved names—3,000 for boys, 4,000 for girls. … Continue reading
Litter Laws – Singapore
Singapore has very strict laws against littering with heavy fines and corrective work for repeat offenders. Never dispose anything to any other place than a litter box – this includes … Continue reading
Colourful Currency – Canada
Because with colourful currency, such as Canadian currency, it is very easy to tell which bill is which. In the US, where all the bills are basically the same colour, you … Continue reading
High Speed Train Systems – Japan
The punctuality of the Japanese trains is a legend since long time ago. In 2003, the average delay per train on the Tokaido Shinkansen was 6 seconds! Not impressed? Add … Continue reading
Smoking Bans : Austraila
Australia called on the world to match its tough new anti-tobacco marketing laws that will ban logos on cigarette packs, after its highest court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge from global … Continue reading
Unique Flag : Nepal
The Nepalese Flag is the world’s only non-quadrilateral national flag. The flag is a simplified combination of two single pennons, the vexillological word for a pennant. Its crimson red is the colour of the rhododendron, the country’s … Continue reading
Berlin U-Bahn : Germany
The Berlin U-Bahn (from “Untergrundbahn”, meaning “underground railway”) is a rapid transit railway in Berlin, the capital city of Germany, and is a major part of the public transport system of the city. Designed to alleviate traffic flowing into … Continue reading
School Uniforms : UK
Uniforms help prevent dress code violations and they help prevent school violence. They also help students prevent harassment When everyone is wearing the same clothes, people can’t judge on what … Continue reading
Private Bank Accounts : Switzerland
Your relationship with your Swiss bank can be compared to doctor/patient confidentiality or the private information you might share with an attorney. Swiss law forbids bankers to disclose the existence … Continue reading
Lifetime Employment : Japan
in traditional Japanese organisations, lifetime employment custom is changing these days and shifting to part-time workers or short time contract. Still, in large companies, National and local government officials, teachers … Continue reading
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