30 Pics Proving Why Germany Is Different From The Rest Of The World
Germany is one of the largest European countries and it has some mesmerizingly colorful architecture, beautiful landscapes, and some really amazing people. Like every other country, Germany has its own peculiarities and unique flavor.
Although Germany might be famous for being the land of poets and thinkers and its love for bread and sausages, there are many more things about this country that people are probably not aware of. Let’s explore some of those things that make this country so special. Scroll below to know some random facts about Germany’s culture, history, people, and lifestyle.
#1 Crosswalk Signals In Friedberg, Germany, The Town Where Elvis Presley Served In The US Army
#2 This House Covered With Overgrown Ivy In The Botanischer Garten Gießen, The Oldest Botanical Garden In Germany
#3 Fun Facts About Germany
#4 Kromlau Bridge, Germany
#5 A German City Has Installed A Number Of Pods For Homeless People Fitted With Thermal Insulation To Sleep In
#6 A German Circus Is Using Holograms Instead Of Live Animals For A Cruelty-Free Magical Experience. And It’s Cool
#7 Instead Of A Bible, This German Hotel Leaves A Copy Of The UN’s Declaration Of Human Rights
#8 In Germany There Is A Waterpark Called Tropical Islands. It’s Literal Tropical Island Built Inside Old Blimp Hangar
#9 “Women Only” Parking In Germany. About 7% Of Violent Crimes Against Women Occur In Parking Garages, And This Is An Attempt To Make Parking Safer For Women
#10 German Olympic Gymnasts Fight Against Sexualisation Of Women By Wearing Unitards For The First Time
#11 When Traffic Comes To A Complete Stop In Germany, The Drivers, (By Law) Must Move Towards The Edge Of Each Side To Create An Open Lane For Emergency Vehicles
#12 In April, Cherry Blossoms Bloom In Germany. Gifted By Japan After The Reunification
Planted in 1980, Bonn’s “Cherry blossom tunnel” is among Germany’s most spectacular
#13 Tampons In Germany Have A Normal 19% VAT, Books Only 7%. So Tampons Are Sold As A Book With The Great Slogan “Stop Taxing Periods. Period”
#14 There Is A Street Dedicated To Cherry Blossoms In Bonn Germany
#15 In Germany, There Is An Elevator That Has An Aquarium Inside Of It
#16 This Is The ‘Neustadt Kunsthofpassage’ A Building In Germany That Plays Music When It Rains
#17 The Technical University Of Munich, Germany Has Slides On The 4th Floor If You Didn’t Feel Like Taking The Stairs
#18 Though I’d Show You Guys What We Do In Schools In Germany
#19 Wuppertal Suspension Railway In Germany
#20 The Small German City Bad Vilbel Hadn’t Enough Space In The City Center For A New Library Building. So They Build The First And Only Library Bridge In Europe
#21 German Professor Who Is A Hardcore Star Wars Fan Has Just Repainted An Observatory Into R2-D2
#22 A House Being Moved In Germany
#23 The Escalator At The Uni Stuttgart Stop Has Been Broken For Weeks
#24 Giant Slide At A Playground In Germany
#25 A Wheelchair Swing In Germany
#26 Frankfurt, Germany Stunning Geometrical Parking Offers 60% Of Space And Easy Parking And Exit
#27 In Germany You Can Play Pong With The Person On The Other Side Of Traffic Lights
#28 Manhole Cover In Wiesbaden, Germany
#29 German Supermarket Has A Genius In Charge Of Beer Promotions
#30 The Old German Man Out Of LEGO Bricks In Front Of Legoland Germany Wears Sandals With Socks
Saumya Ratan
Saumya is an explorer of all things beautiful, quirky, and heartwarming. With her knack for art, design, photography, fun trivia, and internet humor, she takes you on a journey through the lighter side of pop culture.
