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Culture / 8 weeks ago

Why shoes indoors divides the world: A habit of cleanliness, culture and chemistry

You’ve probably visited someone’s home and hesitated: shoes on or off? That simple choice reflects deep cultural roots, hygiene priorities, and even environmental concerns. A new map from The World in Maps shows which countries tend to wear shoes inside the house (blue) and which generally leave them at the door (green), thus revealing surprising patterns around the globe.

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Culture / 29 weeks ago

Europe’s hygiene habits revealed: Half of Dutch don’t wash hands with soap after using the toilet

One would think that washing hands with soap and water would become second nature for everyone after the pandemic. Surprisingly, some countries still find it difficult to do this even after using the toilet. You are shocked! I know.

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