Today the temperature was more than 80 degrees here in Michigan. This means one thing—Americans across the upper Midwest enjoyed the first warm day of the year from the air-conditioned comfort of their homes and automobiles.
Sure, some Americans popped outside for a short walk or a brief spat of gardening. But more often than not, [...]
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Why Europe Sucks €4. Inadequate air conditioning
Why Europe Stinks €. 1 – Pay Toilets
Everyone knows the feeling.
When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go – and nothing better stand in your way.
But what if I told you there was a land ruled by people who will obstruct your path to the toilet and shake you down for money during your time of need? You would be outraged. [...]
#1. Ice
Whether your are sitting at a cafe on the banks of the Seine trying to enjoy a drink, or in need of some cold refreshment after a long day of hiking in the Amazon, nothing quite says “you’re not in America anymore” than the lack of ice overseas.
But putting up with room-tempature refreshments [...]
