There are over 190 countries spread across the globe, and each of them has its own unique cultural code. Although stereotypes may familiarize us with certain cultural aspects, there are many facts that can only be truly grasped through firsthand experience in a new country. We prepared a compilation of intriguing facts from various countries around the world, bringing the knowledge to your fingertips.

1. In Slovakia Christmas dinner starts in the bathtub.

Furo, also known as Ofuro, is a traditional Japanese bath. These wooden bathtubs are used not to cleanse the body but the mind. After a hard day’s work, they come home looking forward to relaxing and warming themselves in furo.

3. It’s forbidden to wear swimsuits in a German sauna.

If you’re ever in Germany, don’t be surprised if you see a lot of naked people of all genders in a public sauna. For German people, this is something completely normal. According to tradition, all genders are allowed to be in the sauna, but it’s forbidden to wear swimsuits in the sauna.

4. People in the United Kingdom have a competition to roll after a giant cheese wheel.

In Italy, cappuccino is typically enjoyed in the mornings. Italian breakfasts are usually small and sweet, and the generous amount of milk in a cappuccino serves as a mini-meal on its own. The richness of the cappuccino complements the small amount of food typically consumed during the early hours of the day.

If you want to get to know other interesting facts, for example how you can cross from one continent to another in 3 minutes, our article will help you with this.