Traditions
In this country, people often take a short nap in the afternoon. Name the country and the "nap".
Spain, siesta.
Finland has the most saunas per person in the world.
Fact.
Finland has about 3 million saunas for 5.5 million people.
In India it's believed that trimming nails at night brings bad luck.
True
Naming your baby “Elvis” is illegal in Sweden
True
Sweden has strict laws regarding baby names, and names like “Elvis” and “Metallica” are forbidden. Under Sweden’s “Naming Law,” which controls the types of first names allowed for babies, names like Ikea, Veranda, Superman, Elvis, and Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 have been rejected.
In this country people eat snails (escargot) as a delicacy, often cooked with garlic and butter.
France
In this country, one of the world's biggest beer festivals. Name the country and festival.
Germany, Oktoberfest
Mongolia has more horses than humans.
Fact.
Mongolia has very few people compared to horse numbers.
In Serbia it's believed that spilling water behind someone who is about to travel brings them good luck.
True
In Italy, you must walk your dog daily
True
In Turin, Italy, it’s illegal to not walk your dog at least once a day. Violators can face fines up to 500 euros.
In this country is it common to eat raw herring with onions as a street snack.
Netherlands
In this country, people prefer tea over coffee and drink it at particular time during a day. Name the country and tradition.
England, 5 o'clock tea
These are some small countries in the Pacific Ocean which change their capital city every year.
Myth.
In Indonesia it's believed that taking a shower or bath at night is bad for your health and life longevity.
False.
In some states of the USA you must wear underwear by local law.
False
However, there is such law in Thailand.
In this country slurping noodles is considered polite because it shows you’re enjoying the meal
Japan
In this country, if you nod, it means "no"; if you shake your head, it means "yes". Name the country.
Bulgaria
In some Asian countries people use a different word for “thank you” depending on how old the other person is.
Fact.
In some Asian countries, like Japan and Korea, the way you say "thank you" depends on the age and social standing of the person you are speaking to, with more formal and polite language used for elders and superiors. The level of formality ranges from casual phrases used among friends and peers to more respectful terms for those older or in a higher position.
In Germany it's believed that toasting with a glass of water is a bad omen.
Fact.
In Vermont, women need permission to wear false teeth
True.
In Vermont, women must get written permission from their husbands before getting false teeth.
In this country it is traditional to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve, one for each stroke of the clock
Spain
In these countries, weekend in Friday and Saturday. Name at least 2 countries [or group of countries].
Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Maldives [and other Muslim countries].
In one of the Turkish villages people speak "bird language" to communicate with each other [not with birds].
Fact.
The Turkish village of Kuşköy practices a rare whistling language known as “bird language.” The high-pitched sounds are a genius way to communicate across long distances.
In Trinidad and Tobago it's believed that if pregnant woman craves a particular food and doesn't satisfy the craving, her child will resemble that food.
True.
In the UK, it’s illegal to handle salmon suspiciously.
True.
Under the Salmon Act of 1986, it’s illegal to handle salmon “suspiciously,” though the exact meaning of this remains unclear.
In this country people eat guinea pig (cuy) as a traditional dish, especially during festivals.
Peru