countries

  • things that required a license

    18 Everyday Things That Used to Require a License

    Things that required a license once included bicycles, radios, jukeboxes, dance halls, pinball machines, dogs, and other ordinary parts of life.

    Things that required a license once included bicycles, radios, televisions, jukeboxes, dance halls, pinball machines, dogs, and other ordinary parts of life.

  • Stone towers and fortress walls sit atop a rocky hill surrounded by lush forests and a distant view of rolling hills and valleys under a clear blue sky.
    ,

    15 of the Oldest Countries Still on the Map

    The oldest countries on Earth trace their roots through ancient kingdoms, dynasties, political communities, and thousands of years of history.

    The oldest countries on Earth trace their roots through ancient kingdoms, dynasties, political communities, and thousands of years of history.

  • beer consumption
    ,

    Beer Consumption: 15 Countries With Surprising Drinking Cultures

    Beer consumption tells a surprising cultural story in 15 countries, from local traditions and brewing history to changing social habits.

    Beer consumption tells a surprising cultural story in 15 countries, from local traditions and brewing history to changing social habits.

  • A bench painted in Latvian and Estonian flag colors sits by a border marker labeled “Latvijas Republika.” A sign reads “Valka Valga,” referencing the towns that straddle the Latvia-Estonia border.
    ,

    18 Places Where One Step Takes You Into Another Country

    Places split between two countries include towns, homes, waterfalls, mountains, and streets where an international border runs through daily life.

    Places split between two countries include towns, homes, waterfalls, mountains, and streets where an international border runs through daily life.

  • Two men sit among ancient ruins inside the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Stones and scaffolding fill the site. In the corner, a small picture of the Parthenon exterior with a red arrow is shown.
    , , ,

    17 Weird Laws Around the World That Catch Tourists Off Guard

    These weird laws around the world regulate everything from chewing gum and high heels to baby names, and even what you can bring on vacation.

    These weird laws around the world regulate everything from chewing gum and high heels to baby names, and even what you can bring on vacation.

  • Modern glass building of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 under a blue sky, with reflections in the windows and white supporting structures visible in the foreground.

    20 Largest Airports in the World That Feel Like Entire Cities

    Some of the largest airports in the world feel like entire cities, with trains, hotels, gardens, museums, shopping districts, and attractions inside.

    Some of the largest airports in the world feel like entire cities, with trains, hotels, gardens, museums, shopping districts, and attractions inside.