American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Doctor Ads

Apparently, it's really weird for a doctor to have a commercial about himself unless he's McDreamy. Most doctors are found via word of mouth from a trustworthy source, not from a subway ad or a bus bench. That just seems a little distasteful. 

Enormous Highways

What's the deal with eight-lane highways? Why are they necessary? Making highways wider doesn't get rid of the amount of traffic or make commutes faster, it does the complete opposite. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.