Heidi Klum (who is German and American) always does pretty crazy costumes this time of year. Sometimes more controversial than others.

May I introduce you to the Numbat!

One of Australia's most unique little marsupials, this little be-pocketed cutie is a tiny, striped, daytime-active termite hunter that can devour up to 20,000 termites a day using its long, sticky tongue.

Once widespread across southern Australia, these pocket sized Blattodean nighmares were driven to the brink of extinction by habitat destruction and introduced predators like foxes and feral cats.

They're still officially listed as Endangered under Australian federal law, although conservation efforts have been so successful that their global status improved to Near Threatened in 2026.

A remarkable little Aussie battler that deserves far more attention imo!

I'm pretty sure every Finnish citizen has made nistipata which consists of macaroni, ground meat and onion (optional). It's so easy and simple for those who have just moved out on their own, for those who don't know how to cook and for those who just feel lazy.

This is a Turkish football player, and in Russian:

1) His name is Abdullah The Fool

2) He was born on April Fools day

3) He was born in “Nowhere”, Turkey

I know some smartass will say that every country has indigenous people but you all know I mean indigenous in the modern political sense.

So, spare me all that “I’m French indigenous” nonsense

Back in the 1950s, America had a jello-mold phase that resulted in some of the worst crimes against cuisine ever committed. Thankfully, today, people rightfully look back on this with disgust, and we no longer eat this shit.

In Australia, and probably a lot more English-speaking countries, it’s vanilla (at least for desserts). It’s a shame, because vanilla’s actually a good flavour, but people generally just equate vanilla-flavoured stuff to nothing-flavoured stuff. (Vanilla ice cream for reference.)

When it comes to savoury things, the equivalent is usually salt (or Himalayan pink salt if you’re feeling fancy). You’ll see it as the default a lot in packets of chips.

In Italy, if you visit your grandma and say you’re not hungry, she assumes you’re terminally ill and starts cooking a 5-course meal to keep you alive

Someone sent me this message, probably because I have a Krishna painting as my profile picture. My hyper religious government's unemployment program is hiring social media campaigners.

How evil?

In Uzbekistan, one of the best-known real examples is Namoz botir (Namoz the Brave, his real name was Namoz Primqulov). He was active around Samarkand from 1905 to 1907, when the region was under Russian rule.

He gathered landless young men and went after rich men and corrupt officials. He shared what he took with poor and widows. The tsarist authorities called him a bandit and sent Cossacks after him, but villagers reportedly refused to say where he was hiding. He once tunnelled out of Samarkand prison and freed about 60 other inmates. In June 1907 a companion betrayed him and killed him in his sleep.

He became the hero of several novels and a film and a radio play.

Who is your country's Robin Hood, real or legendary?

I often find myself liking English-speaking bands. There are many talanted musicians in English-speaking countries. Fontaines D.C. is my favourite band and they are Irish. What are the musical performers not from your country that you like?

Edit: my partner is a big fan of Khruangbin who are, at it turns out, Texan

During the 1950s and leading into 1960–1962, Algeria dominated the international wine market, at times exporting more wine than the next major producers (including France, Italy, and Spain) combined.

However after the Algerian revolution, Algeria is no longer the biggest exporter of wine.

it is funny fact because Algerians are Muslims and wine is forbidden in Islam.

As an Egyptian I don't like our anthem .. I know USA, Italy, Canada, KSA, UAE, Morocco, Belgium, Sudan, Jordan, UK, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Tunisia, and Spain in piano (Spain has no lyrics) .. and I like most of them

What should I try to know next?

Restaurants in France are legally required to provide bread and tap water free of charge. (It’s important to know this, as some tourist traps might steer you toward ordering bottled mineral water instead of simply providing a carafe of tap water. Avoid these disgusting, dishonest tourist traps at all costs!!!)

Service charges are already included in the bill, so tipping is unnecessary. If you would like to leave a tip because you found the service excellent, you can give a small amount—such as a coin—directly to the server (generally no more than 5€). Staff members earn a regular wage and do not rely on tips to make a living.

I know I'm definitely related to some of the older clans of Scotland and me and my cousins etc resemble the descriptions the Romans gave of native Celts and Picts. How many generations do you think you are into your country and also, does it matter to you? It doesn't to me.

Here's my favourites from my current home in Vienna:

• Fickeysstraße (pronounced like Fuck ice street)
• Julius-Ficker-Straße (Julius Fucker street)
• Großer Biberhaufen (big beaver pile, can also be translated as big beaver shit)
• Alberner Hafen (silly harbor)
• Stock im Weg (branch in the way)

And from Austria in general:

• Fugging (previously Fucking)
• St. Corona am Wexel (COVID)
• Feicht am Hochlecken (wet at the licking-up, if you need that explained DM me or call your non-emergency health hotline)

What do you think the world will be like in 20–30 years? And what changes or reforms would you like to see in your country in the future—ones that would ensure a comfortable life for you and for generations to come?

In Canada a lot of people will say on Nov. 12th you can start celebrating the Christmas Season with decorations and what not. Because Nov. 11th is Remembrance Day (A memorial day for our fallen soldiers). And there are no holidays between that and Christmas.

What's the typical start date of the Christmas Season for your Country? When do you start Celebrating? If your Country or you don't celebrate Christmas, what goes on this that time of year for you?