It's a bum ... mer if the US doesn't have this washer. What is it?
The bidet is a plumbing phenomenon in many parts of the world where people like washing their genitalia after doing the number 1 or 2. It's like a small spigot that spouts water aimed directly at the crucial parts, when you're sitting on the toilet throne. Get it?
Guess which kind of Kit Kat this is...
Anyone who passes by Japan makes it a point to buy these different flavors of the typical Kit Kat. It comes in green tea there! The possibilities are endless!
In Asia, many of our American fast food chains have this staple food of theirs. What is it?
In a typical McDonald's, KFC, Wendy's and other international fast food franchise you can think of, be sure that there's a dish there accompanied by rice. Rice meals in fast food are popular all over the Asian markets.
What kind of product is this Smints?
The Spanish breath freshener called Smints is also made by the company which made the Chupa Chups lollipops. Have you tried them?
Americans need to go to the tropics to get these fruits.
It's no secret that tropical regions produce the sweetest kind of mangoes on this planet. Head over to Asia for that!
This popular US brand has way too many flavors outside the US. What is it?
The simple American version of Oreo is not that simple in some parts of the world. There's even a three-deck version somewhere in Europe!
This is a famous Canadian dish, called what?
If you don't put authentic cheese curds atop the french fries in a poutine dish, Canadians will know it! Be good with the brown gravy, too!
Sony invented this cute gadget toy that's exclusive for the Japan market, for now. What is it?
This Sony Aibo is a robot dog, obviously, available in Japan. It's equipped with artificial intelligence ... so it might be a bit creepy for some.
This thirst-quencher has a different approach here. What flavor is it?
Coca-Cola with lemon is a unique product of the Coca-Cola company not available in the US market. However, it can be found in different countries in Asia, South America, Africa and even in Australia. Go figure...
Get the unexpected delight from this egg. What's it called?
Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs with toys inside of them are banned in the US, and there's even a law against it. However, a similar product called Kinder Joy is already available, made by the same Italian maker. Go figure.
Super-fast transportation is always cool! Which one is this?
Some countries in Europe and Asia already have these so-called bullet trains. They're super high-speed travel!
In most Asian countries, this kind of home defense is common. What do you think this is?
Grills on windows of many Asian houses are common to see. The open lawn or no fence-no gate concept is not acceptable in this region, in general.
To boil water, the rest of the world may have to use this instead. What is it?
Americans like their stove-top kettle, but the rest of the high-voltage world relies on electric kettles for boiling water needs. It's also faster to boil water in this manner.
It may still be a novelty in the US, but it's very common in Europe already. What is it?
British and Spanish bread manufacturers have special contraptions that produce crustless bread. Some people like it that way...
This snack or dessert or breakfast item is common in different Hispanic time zones. What is it?
Churros are fried pastry-dough thingies, usually sprinkled with sugar or sugar powder, and dipped in thick chocolate sauce. It's popular in Spain, Portugal, and basically any country that these two former colonizers colonized such as Peru, Colombia, Philippines and others.
It's still part of a door, but of a different design. What is it?
In some parts of the world, doorknobs are not used because their round shape is not really an ideal shape for holding. A door handle or a lever type is often in its place, which is a common doorknob option outside the US.
Australian toilets have this. What is it?
You can find this dual-flush toilet system all over Australia and New Zealand. The two buttons each have a different amount of water pressure used when pushed. Very green living!
You can consume this in Europe, but what is it exactly?
The Swedish have a unique way of packaging food. They apparently put them in tubes! Astronauts might like that ...
The British chocolate maker, Cadbury, has this famous item. What is it called?
This gooey Cadbury Creme Egg product is made by the British company that had some issues on the American market, although it has some passionate fans here. But this egg thing is readily available outside the country.
Canadians love this awakening Nestlé product that only reached US shores in the late 2000s. But what is it, exactly?
Nestlé Coffee Crisp candy bar is actually made of wafers with some coffee flavorings inside it. Canadian expats had to create a petition to have this product exported to the US. Way to go!
In other hunting parts of the world, it's common to buy this in their markets. What is it?
Game meat is a typical option for supermarket shoppers in parts of the world where hunting game is fairly common. It's not "exoticized."
What is this British goodie?
The British-made Jaffa cakes are actually small rounded cake material but of a biscuit shape and size. It's really yummy.
French people sweeten things fragrantly, with this.
In France, it's easier to spot scented sugar for sale in shops. They have vanilla scented ones to boot!
It's handy after washing clothes. What is it?
Clothes dryer rack contraptions are popularly used in many countries that don't prefer the washing machine-dryer option. It might be slower to dry clothes this way, but it's also cost efficient, and lessens carbon footprints.
Careful on the road! What kind of car would you encounter?
In Europe and many other regions, be careful when crossing the street. Right-hand drive cars look at pedestrians in a different way, unlike in the left-hand drive default of the US.
In the absence of a bidet, this is still useful in some developing nations. What is it?
A small pail full of water, with a small dipper floating on it, is found in many African and Asian toilets. It's for washing the body parts involved in doing the number 1 or 2.
It shouldn't be seedy nor sleazy! What kind of Japanese lodging is this?
Love hotels are small budget-type of accommodation that can be used for short-time sexual activities. The concept also exists in various parts of South America and Asia, where the rooms are even jazzed up for fantasy play. A romp in The Matrix room or the Star Trek room, anyone?
Bottoms up with this one, moderately. What is it?
Norway has a champagne soda that comes in a can. Hey, who said partying with the bubblies should be so high-end?
This yummy ice cream Magnum treat has different flavors outside the US. What kind is this?
Magnum is an ice cream treat line made in Europe. While the brand has already reached the US, this particular chocolate brownie has already taken off in other parts of the world first.
Another sweet that's not in the US is this. What is it?
Australia and South Africa have been enjoying this Cadbury Flake from the UK. The choco bar comes in thinly folded shapes, kinda weird.
This unique pastry is called what?
A sausage roll is a made up of a sausage of some kind, wrapped with bread pastry around it but leaving the ends open so as to see the ends of the sausage peeking out. This has been around in Europe for a long time, and the world is slowly catching up to this foodie phenom.
What do you call this scattered sweets of an item?
The Middle East, South Africa, Australia and European markets love their Nestle Smarties candies. It's made in the UK.
The home throne won't be the same if you try this Japanese item. What is it?
Japanese toilet seats seem like something that's so sci-fi. Yep, some have temperature controls!
Southeast Asian countries have a love-hate relationship with this fruit. What's it called?
The durian is one heck of a smelly fruit! That's why even if Southeast Asians love eating it (with Coke, apparently), it's prohibited to bring it officially as hand carry items on airplanes, inside taxis, and hotel rooms. It's smelly like hell, but it's also yummy, go figure.
This is the Australian version of Burger King.
When Burger King tried to get their brand in Australia, that name was unfortunately already taken. So the guy who got the franchise named it after him, and called their version Hungry Jack's. Smart, mate!
Lay's in Canada made this one. What is this strange flavor?
Lay's ketchup chips are apparently a hit in Canada. Let's see if it crosses over other parts of their border...
In some European countries, this brand is well-known. What is it?
The Olay brand of Procter and Gamble are known by different names in various parts of the world. The Olaz kind is still the name used in Germany, even if it's already Olay in the US.
Asian fare of this barbecued sort is always enjoyable to try, discover and consume. What is the general term for it?
These barbecued treats grilled on the sidewalks make up the general concept of street food, especially in Asia. You can grill anything in this part of the world and barbecue them on sticks, like octopus in Hong Kong, chicken blood in the Philippines, tornado potato in South Korea, or mini-sausages in Thailand -- the skewered options are endless!
It's kinda confusing to consume, but you can try eating this choco bar. What's it called?
Technically speaking, the British Mars choco maker has a Milky Way bar, but it's parallel to the Three Musketeers in the US. Meanwhile, the US Milky Way bar is parallel to the Mars bar in the UK. Confusing sweets!
Take it from the Japanese to make sandwich-making easier with this device. What do you think this is?
The ingenious butter grater indeed grates butter like it would with cheese. The Japanese sure know what's lacking in our kitchens!
