Created by reddit user King_Lunis The map above shows what gasoline or petrol is called in each country around the world. In the English speaking world there’s a pretty even split with the US and Canada calling it gasoline and the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa calling it petrol. Former British colonies […]
For a toddler, going on a train ride two times a day sounds like a great career plan. Little does Junior know that the daily commute has been proven more stressful than their second and third career choices: fighter pilot or riot policeman. As a grown-up, the choices you make are more complex. For example, […]
A taxi from the airport: you deserve it. But can you afford it? After a long plane journey with little personal space, nothing feels more right than the privacy of a taxicab seat to yourself. Unfortunately, local prices (and tourist-minded cab firms) mean that the bus or train is often a more sensible option. Following […]
Driving is supposed to be fun. Imagine telling your ancestors about the possibility to hurtle around town in a metal box at three times the speed of the average horse. Okay, so they’d probably be terrified at first – but after an easy cruise along an open, blue-skied motorway, your great-great-great grandma would probably get […]
Since the introduction of high-speed rails in 1964, humanity has raced to design trains with greater efficiency, economy, and most of all, speed. Some countries are winning this race. Meanwhile, others tend to take plans for high-speed infrastructure and well… ride them out of town on a rail. Since logistics make it impossible to race […]
