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EACH STATE PERFECTLY SUMMED UP IN ONE PHOTO

By Meagan Nantwich - 7/21/19

Residents of the United States of America know that they can find a vastly
different culture even one state over. Denizens of New Jersey, for example,
might be best known as the cast of the Jersey Shore, though shore culture far
from represents the entirety of the state, however, one of the most densely
populated states sits right next to the largely empty Pennsylvania. In fact,
Pennsylvania’s interior is so rural, that many people refer to the areas that
aren’t either Philadelphia in the east or Pittsburgh in the west as
‘Pennsyltucky.’

ARIZONA

Arizona locals are used to the extremely dry and hot desert weather. When it
gets so hot that you can easily bake cookies under your car’s front windshield,
you too might take a more humorous approach to warning the populace about fires.

Arizona, of course, attracts plenty of tourists to its incredible natural
formations like the Grand Canyon. If you get tired of hiking along the Colorado
river basin, you can also switch it up and hike in the Sonora Desert.

DELAWARE

Aside from being the first state to have ratified the Constitution all those
years ago, Delaware is notable for not having sales tax, which makes it a big
shopping destination for those traveling the Eastern seaboard.

Their tax laws are also known for attracting large companies to build their
headquarters within the tiny state. Other than that, most people don’t know much
about Delaware, though those looking for a nearby beach getaway should swap out
the Jersey shore for Delaware’s. You can thank us later.

FLORIDA

When trying to find the most quintessential Florida photo, it can be hard to
determine which is the most bizarre entry. Somehow the panhandle state has
earned itself a reputation for some of the weirdest criminals in the entire
country.

This guy may not have eaten a fellow citizen’s face after inhaling bath salts,
but his ensemble certainly personifies Florida weird. From his intense mullet to
his obsession with Tim Tebow that’s even resulted in a tattoo topped off with
jorts, this man basically is Florida.

GEORGIA

Georgians love their peaches so much that it’s not only on their license plates,
but was the featured image on the millennial state quarters that were released
between 2000 and 2008. While Georgia is home to both Coca-Cola and Delta
Airlines, who are both headquartered in Atlanta, plenty of the state is still
incredibly rural.

It’s no surprise then that Georgia is biggest pecan producer in the world, on
top of all of their succulent Georgia peaches. This misspelled sign should
definitely be pronounced in a heavy Southern drawl.

HAWAII

Hawaii may be a tropical paradise, but there are definitely some downsides to
being a series of volcanic islands. One might envision hiking the beautiful
mountain rainforests or relaxing next to the crystal blue water, forgetting
about the occasional volcanic eruptions that are always a possibility on some of
the islands.

This picture captures the results of the famously laid back Hawaiian attitude,
as this bus was unable to escape from the all consuming flow of hot lava down
the mountainside.

ARKANSAS

Arkansas is another state that conjures up an images of a sort of backwoods
lifestyle that’s unfamiliar to those who grew up in the big cities that dot
America’s coasts. When you live in an empty countryside, however, it’s
incredibly common to turn to hunting in order to keep up with your food supply.

In Arkansas, however, hunting and comfort go and hand in hand, as this guy shows
while pointing his rifle at some wild game from the comfort of his backyard hot
tub.

ILLINOIS

The dangerous reputation of the south side of Chicago is well known throughout
the country, and it would be difficult to depict the toll it’s taken better than
with this local police humvee.

While other big cities may have heavy duty armored vehicles in their possession,
it is rare to see them during the light of day. Not so in Chicago, where the
city has failed to manage the proliferation of violent crime for many years. The
rest of the state, however, is mostly cornfields.

INDIANA

The homey nature of Indiana is probably best shown through this welcoming sign.
Midwesterners are particularly hospitable, especially in contrast to citizens of
the coast, many of whom have a reputation as being cold or short tempered.

Not so in Indiana. Many Hoosiers, as locals call themselves, are chock full of a
friendly spirit as well as state pride, which isn’t particularly surprising,
considering the local nickname was even given to Indiana University’s extremely
popular athletic teams. Eat here and experience the best of the Hoosier state.

IOWA

If Iowa is anything, it’s flat. More than a quarter of the state’s economy is
defined by agriculture, which makes sense, considering that Iowa’s vast prairies
contain nutrient rich soil that’s perfect for cultivating large farms.

60% of Iowa’s land may be covered in fields, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t
developed a complex manufacturing industry as well. As far as scenery goes, the
emptiness seen in this picture stretches for miles upon miles as you drive
through the state.

KANSAS

For most residents who have never been to Kansas, nothing could be more apt than
a picture with not one, but two tornados side by side. Immortalized in the
opening scenes of The Wizard of Oz, Kansas to outsiders is basically summed up
by corn and tornados.

This of course eclipses the beautiful pastural landscape that covers most of the
Sunflower state, but Kansas can’t help it that it’s a prime area of tornado
alley due to it’s incredibly flat topography.

KENTUCKY

The Bluegrass state probably brings two things to mind, hillbillies and KFC.
Colonel Sanders, the face of his eponymous chicken chain, may not have been born
within the state’s borders, but the majority of his life was spent bringing the
best of Kentucky to the rest of the world.

The signs below are a clear phonetic transcription of the Kentucky drawl, but
then again, farmers don’t always feel the need to while away their days reading
books when there’s crops to tend to.

LOUISIANA

Natives of the Louisiana bayou might not blink an eye at this picture of a man
grasping an alligator by the tail while his small children are right there,
considering that Louisiana is home to more alligators than anywhere else in
America, including Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.

City dwellers may have gotten the spook of their lives were they to stumble upon
a gator in their yard, but this family knows they have little to fear from this
baby gator.

MAINE

On a visit to the northernmost state in New England, you will find the most
beautiful winter wonderland aspects of Canadian areas in Maine, but with the
perfect additional spirit of the red, white, and blue.

The fishing is certainly great, and the crab cakes near Arcadia have become
famous for making people salivate. This guy here proves that all it takes is a
24 pack of beer and a plastic chair while fishing, and he is good for the day.

MARYLAND

Maryland is dedicated to its football and, if you find yourself visiting, be
careful what you say about their football teams. If you refrain from saying
anything bad, you will be welcomed with open arms, and be sure to try their
old-bay seasoned crab cakes.

Meanwhile, football is not your only concern, but also the roads and highways.
The state is known to have some of the worst drivers, which is perhaps a result
of the mix of fast-paced Northern culture, and slow-moving Southern culture.

MASSACHUSETTS

Upon entering the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, be ready for some of the
thickest accents you may ever come across. When speaking to a native, their
words are barely recognizable and even the photo shows the phonetic spelling of
the accent and slang, which is announcing a fierce storm is coming.

However, do not worry about coming across too many people because the snow and
ice are so intense you won’t even want to go outside! An explanation why those
attending Harvard are so studious, is that they have no choice.

MICHIGAN

In the Northern area of Michigan, hunting season has become a school holiday so
that locals can get out and start shooting. The hunting culture is super strong
and there is such a massive deer population, that not only do they always have
an abundance of targets, but they manage to ruin their car every year.

There is a good reason for wanting to hunt and catch so much fur, however, and
that is because the state is so cold.

MINNESOTA

While Minnesota is allegedly the Sunshine State, it is the Land of 10,000 Lakes,
as well as the North Star State. Just as this photo proves, with the fresh
powder, it is not full of sunshine, and to stay warm, residents eat hotdish – a
casserole made of tater tots, ground beef, and canned soup.

If you see locals out in their cars with snow chained tired, they are most
likely going to pick up their hotdish ingredients. Minnesotans are also obsessed
with Prince, as he was a Minneapolis native.

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi is also known as the Hospitality State, since locals would just love
to invite you over for some pork ribs which they have smoked all day and are
undeniably the most succulent ribs you’ll ever taste.

Their hospitality makes the folks in the state extremely nice, and they are also
very happy due to their deep faith in Christianity. However, obesity is a
massive issue in Mississippi and, with a rebellious nature, the locals choose to
ignore their doctors’ orders to diet.

MISSOURI

With the folks in Missouri driving monster trucks, there is a lot of roadkill in
the state’s streets; even the school buses have the huge, car-crushing wheels.
Meanwhile, the state is referred to as the Show-Me State, since the people are
considered stubborn, loyal, conservative, and skeptical.

However, they also have a friendly side and will leave their big-wheeled cars in
the middle of the road when they cross paths with a friend in another car and
decide to have a chat.

MONTANA

Wolves, coyotes, moose, and bears are abundant in the state of Montana. With
many living things roaming around mainly in the densely populated areas, it is
no surprise to find a bear taking a bath with the Montanan, human friends.

Of course, this is very rare, especially since most folks who live in the
Treasure State would rather hunt and eat animals than bathe with them. When not
hunting, they are driving very fast since there is no speed limit, so they have
no fear of tickets.

NEBRASKA

Nebraska is very proud of their corn growth and, while they may not be the
number one producer, it is called the Cornhusker State. There is a wide range of
corn products made available like chowder, fritters, and pudding.

Also, the rest areas are made of hay, their agricultural product, which is
quaint but certainly gets the job done. People use the rest spot to drink the
Nebraskan invention of Kool-Aid, which means that there is little privacy in
these spots.

NEVADA

Nebraska is home to America’s playground, Las Vegas, and the Silver State is
known for its liberal laws. While acts of debauchery are certainly legal,
lobsters are definitely not.

This is a conscious decision made by the state as not to be like Maine, and this
law means that crayfish sales are illegal on the borders on Nevada. With
essential restrictions put in place, another restriction is access to Area 51,
and nobody without top-secret access is allowed on the Air Force base.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

With a population that is predominately white – 93% to be exact – this state is
the first to vote in the whole country when presidential elections roll around.
In addition to being first when it comes to politics, they are also very
passionate about lowering taxes, despite the state locals not having sales or
income tax.

They live by the motto: “Live free or die,” and if citizens Sarah Silverman and
Adam Sandler are anything to go by, it seems that people from New Hampshire
follow this motto.

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey may be known as the Garden State, but that is certainly no
representation of how it comes across on the television. Far from apple picking
fields or hiking trails, you are more likely to be blinded by the tanned, buff
New Jersey guys, with too much hair product.

A prime example of this type of guy can be found in shows such as Jersey Shore,
where stars of the show are filmed drinking, going to the gym and leading quite
the party lifestyle.

NEW MEXICO

Unsurprisingly, New Mexico has a huge proportion of citizens who identify as
having a Hispanic background, and they continue a craze which began by
Mexican-Americans in the late 1940’s.

Lowrider cars started to become popular in Los Angeles around this time when
citizens were looking to customize their cars to show pride in their roots, and
the craze continues in New Mexico. Those who live in the Land of Enchantment
cannot fault it and love their state, despite any risk of UFOs.

NEW YORK

The concrete jungle may be where dreams are made, but the millions who try their
luck there certainly do not care to keep it clean. Therefore it is no shocking
view for people in the Empire State to see the pizza rat in the subway, although
this also symbolizes the New York-style pizza slice.

It is said that the city’s tap water is the added ingredient which makes the
pizza in New York so much better than anywhere else in the country.

NORTH CAROLINA

The quality of North Carolina’s K-12 education was ranked number 34 out of 50 by
the US News and World Report. Just as the picture proves, however, this bottom
25 ranking is not entirely shocking, and perhaps spell check should be
considered before painting the street.

We even question if the person made it all the way through the “shcool” system
themselves! It is common for people from North Carolina to skip school and
choose to drink sweet tea and barbecue instead.

NORTH DAKOTA

Sporta are a big thing in North Dakota, and alongside being huge fans of
football, there is also a huge association which races lawn mowers. A sport
perhaps only enjoyed in North Dakota, they also enjoy ice fishing and hockey.

The picture even shows that hockey is good, but hockey with guns seems to be an
even better option. Citizens in North Dakota seem to be God-fearing since there
are more churches per capita than any other state. After church, they eat
Krumkaka and knoephla, unpronounceable Scandinavian food.

OKLAHOMA

Anything deep-fried will be enjoyed by the folks of Oklahoma, and this includes
calf fries, which are deep-fried bull testicles. That, alongside some beer, is
the perfect meal, despite strict alcohol laws in the state.

You cannot get 5% beer anywhere, and liquor stores are closed on Sunday. Somehow
the locals make do and manage to drink enough to have kegs laying around to then
be turned into functioning bicycles. Quite the mode of transport to choose to
take a trip to the liquor store!

OHIO

Ohio keeps it simple because they just love the American things in life, and
that includes beer, tailgating, and football. Just as the picture proves,
nothing comes in between the spirit of people from Ohio, and they will make the
Ohio symbol regardless of the time and place.

Not even a funeral apparently, and it can be rightfully assumed that the man in
the casket was a hardcore Buckeye and wouldn’t have wanted his send off to be
any other way.

OREGON

When people think hipsters they immediately think Brooklyn, but the real hipster
haven is situated in the Pacific Northwest, in Portland, Oregon. The city’s
slogan “Keep Portland Weird,” says it all and the locals pretty much define it
too.

This guy screams Portland with his beanie, an oversized scarf that could
definitely pass as a blanket, and most importantly, he is on public
transportation with a typewriter, so in case anyone didn’t know he was a
hipster, they certainly do now.

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh might be huge cities, but if you venture out to
Pennsylvania, you’ll find that the much of the land is sparsely populated and
the inhabitants are mostly Amish.

The Amish are a denomination of Christianity that derive from the Pennsylvania
Dutch immigrant group. They speak their own dialect of English which also
includes German and they have a certain dress code which they can be recognized
by. In addition, the Amish are incredibly traditional and tend not to embrace
modern norms or technology.

RHODE ISLAND

Good things come in small packages and that saying certainly goes for Rhode
Island. It might be small, but Rhode Island is full of life and happiness and
the locals seem to live a slow, relaxed life, spending their off days on the
beach or cruising on their boats.

It is no surprise that the local delicacy is seafood and judging by this photo,
the lobsters are out of this world. We’re not really sure why they are sword
fighting, it must be something in the Rhode Island water.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Southern hospitality is truly alive and well in South Carolina. The inhabitants
are conservative people with traditional values, spending their Sundays at
church and ensuring they treat everyone with kindness and respect.

One thing that South Carolina locals truly believe in is the Second Amendment
and that is evident through this picture of this mother carrying her shotgun
proudly, relaxing in her pickup truck with a beer. If you put some football on,
you’ve got a real Carolina girl there.

SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota is recognized as one of the most safe and trusting places in the
United States under the watchful eyes of Mount Rushmore. There sees to be an
unspoken agreement whereby everyone respects each other’s property, meaning that
cars are often left unlocked and houses open to allow children to play freely
without any safety concerns.

Moreover, people are asked to leave the prairie dogs in peace, however, one
thing that doesn’t seem to be in this agreement is annoying the Bisons!

TENNESSEE

It might be in the south, but Tennessee is not actually the cowboy state that
you think it is. Nashville’s music scene has attracted a big hipster community
to move to the area, so it isn’t unusual to find a load of people hanging out in
the city at night, drinking Jack Daniels and listening to country music.

Other than that, football is huge down south and the citizens of Tennessee have
both a college football team and NFL team to follow.

UTAH

Utah is known for a myriad of things, some of which include the best snow in
America, the Sundance Film Festival, and five national parks! In case you’re
wondering, the one below is called the Zion National Park, and it is definitely
worth a visit.

If you’re a fast food fan, you’ll be impressed with this fun fact – the very
first KFC in the world opened in South Salt Lake in 1952! You have Colonel
Sanders to thank for that chicken recipe.

VERMONT

Vermont are known for their abundance of cows but judging by this photo, moose
are prevalent too. They have some beautiful landscapes and great ski resorts but
when most people think of Vermont, they think of Ben & Jerry’s as the ice cream
company is headquartered in Vermont.

If you think about it, that makes complete sense considering how many cows graze
in the area. In 2015, Vermont was ranked by Forbes magazine as the 42nd best
state in which to do business.

VIRGINIA

The Civil War may have ended in 1865, but the Virginians seemed to hold on to
the four years of intense fighting and still hold a grudge about it today.

For this reason, it might not be surprising to hear that many people participate
in annual re-enactments of the battles (which are surprisingly accurate and
thought-provoking.) Virginia is also full of historians as they can research the
Civil War, all while being close to Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON

The forests in Washington State are said to be home to the elusive Bigfoot, but
the validity of these claims have consistently been questioned.

Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that since Washington legalized
the ability to smoke certain plants and from this, people came up with the
concept and story of the Sasquatch. Although scientists deny the claims and say
it is a combination of a hoax and misunderstanding of species, mountain biking
became increasingly popular there to try and get a closer look.

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia is also known as the Mountain State, so the fact that outdoors
activities including rafting, hiking, hunting and camping are big, does not come
as a surprise.

This shirtless man, leaning on a pickup truck and chewing a stick pretty much
sums up the entire state and gives you a clear idea about the type of people you
should expect to encounter. Other than that, It is one of the most densely
karstic areas in the world, making it popular for recreational caving and
scientific research.

WISCONSIN

In the winter months, Lake Michigan is a sight to see with thick ice freezing
over the lake. However, in the summer, the lake becomes the main attraction and
is where all of the activities take place.

From tanning on the shore and playing football with your friends, taking out a
boat and going waterskiing or wake boarding, or even just going for a dip in the
lake. Furthermore, you can’t mention Wisconsin without praising their delicious
local cheeses that are perfect for a fondue night!

WYOMING

Many people assume that Texas is the land of cowboys, but it is really Wyoming.
There you will find the real, chap-wearing, cowboy hat rocking hunters on their
horses. The huge bison are regularly hunted over there and there are so many
that they are often found walking down main roads.

This of course, means that you can often find yourself stuck in a bison traffic
jam but at the same time, locals are happy about them as they make for
delicious, succulent, hearty meals.

GEORGIA PART 2

Georgia might be known for their peaches, but there is one thing that trumps
them, the Waffle House. The southern state is home to the all-American
restaurant serving up your favorite meals that scream red, white and blue.

The pancakes are perfect and the waffles could not be fluffier as they are
drenched in butter and syrup. It might not be the healthiest of meals but you
will definitely leave feeling full and experience America running through your
arteries.

NEW YORK PART 2

America isn’t exactly known for it’s healthy foods in small portions, so of
course there are eating competitions. Major League Eating is a serious thing and
New York is home to the biggest and most watch event, the Nathan’s Hot Dog
Eating Contest.

What better way to celebrate the fourth of July than by watching people get on
stage to stuff themselves with hundreds of hotdogs. The pure gluttony is watched
by around one million people and is televised.

NEW JERSEY PART 2

While people in New Jersey have had obsessions with their tans, gym-toned
bodies, and larger than life hair for a long time, it wasn’t until MTV show
Jersey Shore came along and exposed it all.

People couldn’t get enough watching these Guido’s and Guidette’s drink
themselves to oblivion all while wearing the tiniest of outfits, allowing them
to show of their orange-tinged skin. They definitely don’t represent the whole
of Jersey, but there are a fair few of them.

FLORIDA PART 2

The majority of states experience all four seasons but one place that doesn’t is
Florida. It is called the Sunshine State for a reason, as it stays around the 80
degree mark all year round.

The warm temperatures are the reason why you constantly hear Floridians claiming
it’s just too hot and they just want to stay inside, and is also the reason why
they consider sweater weather anything below 70 degrees! In addition, the warm
weather attracts huge gators to the state, so beware.

ALABAMA PART 2

Alabama is a state that takes their faith incredibly seriously and include Jesus
in every aspect of their lives. Yes, it might be a little intimidating when they
start threatening that the devil is coming for you, but they really mean it in
the best possible way, and hey, if it helps you rediscover your faith then
they’ve done their job.

Other than that Alabama is home to some amazing barbecue, so if you’re into your
meat, it should be on your list to visit-just make sure you’re clued in on the
Alabama-Auburn football rivalry.

ALABAMA

Nothing says Alabama more than a chair turned boat by hooking it up to a car
battery and setting it on blocks of wood. This chair also has a depiction of Big
Al, the elephant mascot of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Those from out of state may not understand the significance, but Alabamans know
hometown pride when they see it. It’s about high time the rest of the nation
learned what makes Alabama, Alabama. Nothing personifies this great state more
than the contraption pictured here.

IDAHO

When most Americans think of Idaho, the first thing that comes to mind is
potatoes. The last thing is also potatoes. Even the state board of tourism knows
that there’s nothing to do in Idaho except farm, hence the thoroughly honest
sign.

Locals know that the only place to go is Yellowstone National Park, though the
part of the park worth visiting is in Wyoming. If you’re looking for a quiet
country retreat with plenty of potatoes to go around, then Idaho might be the
trip for you.

ALASKA

In a state with as low of a population density as Alaska, one would thing that
traffic is few and far between. Of course, given the abundance of wild animals
that live in the state, that’s entirely untrue, as evidenced by these two bears
having a rendez-vous in the middle of the highway.

What the two bears could possibly fighting about, well, Alaskans only know.
Locals are used to the disruptions by wildlife and have no problem just letting
nature take its toll.

CALIFORNIA

Nothing says California more than a fallen surfboard and a traffic jam. While
the state may be a highly desirable place to live, especially considering its
comfortable climate. These cars were probably crawling along at only 10 miles
per hour, but that didn’t keep the car in front from stopping short and hurling
its surfboard onto the car behind.

While the driver doesn’t exactly look happy, unsecured surfboards aren’t that
much of a rarity in Southern California. What’s more surprising is that it
wasn’t a famous person driving.

COLORADO

In a survey of every state’s population, Colorado often comes out as one of the
most fit states, if not the fittest. Nestled onto the plateau from which stem
the Rocky mountains, it’s easy to keep in shape when you have so many options
available for physical recreation, from hiking, to skiing, to mountain climbing.

Colorado, perhaps more famously, was the first state to legalize another sort of
recreation. This girl doing a well balanced handstand on the mountaintop is
indeed peak Colorado.

CONNECTICUT

When you live in the richest state in the country, it’s easy to try to use money
to solve all of your problems. Despite boasting several cities that are rough
around the edges, the local government that oversees this marina sees no issue
with discouraging rock throwing by levying a hefty fine per rock.

Then again, after you’ve met Connecticut boat owners, you’d probably be inclined
to throw rocks at them as well, and it would be well worth the price.

TEXAS

Everything is bigger in Texas and the Lone Star State certainly doesn’t
disappoint. Meals are absolutely huge and ridiculously high in calories, but
Texans are proud of it.

Walk down the street in your cowboy hat and boots and feel right at home,
greeting your fellow Texans who may be driving past in a car, or casually riding
their horse down the street. Be whoever you want to be in Texas (within reason
and tradition) and show off that you are a true, proud, red-blooded American.

A RUSSIAN WOMAN WHO’S BEEN LIVING IN INDIA FOR 9 YEARS SHARES 40+ LOCAL
TRADITIONS SHE’S STRUGGLING TO GET USED TO

By Dawn Schuster – 3/23/20

A Russian Woman Who’s Been Living in India for 9 Years Shares Local Traditions

Blogger Anna Tihaya was born and brought up in Moscow but ultimately moved to
India with her family. She has been living in the southern part of the country,
in Puducherry for about nine years. Tihaya writes a blog titled “Indian Wife,”
where she shares interesting shreds about her life as a local. These aren’t
things you’ll find on the regular travel guide.

POTATOES NEED A PAIR

In India, potatoes are never eaten alone. They are considered ingredients of
curry or sauce that are served on the side of rice. Tihaya once cooked veggies
with potatoes for her family.

Potatoes Need a Pair

Needless to say, her Indian husband was pretty surprised by her choice of food
and asked her what they were going to eat that with. Her husband always mixes
the rice with the potatoes for his meals but Tihaya hasn’t been able to adjust
to that in all these years.

INSECTS AND LIZARDS

It’s practically impossible to remove lizards and insects from the houses in
India. You can call the exterminator and the results would last about a week or
two before the pests return. Locals are used to this and aren’t bothered,
completely unfazed if there’s an ant on their plate.

Insects and Lizards

Tihaya’s house is home to a gecko that even built its family there and she has
since watched them grow. Apparently, given traditional gecko sounds, she deduced
that it’s still in the house.

SKIN BLEACHING SAGAS

Countries vary in their idea of the “perfect face.” In India, beauty standards
are set to light skin, long shiny hair, and big bright eyes. The local beauty
industry caters to these requirements.

Skin Bleaching Sagas

Amongst the most popular salon services are waxing, skin whitening, pedicure,
manicure, and many hair spas. Some women will even use special concoctions with
turmeric as they believe it will take the fine hairs off the face. However, this
leaves many with faces as yellow as a sunflower.

RARITY OF WOMEN’S HEALTH DOCTORS

Gynecologists either have their own small chambers or work in big, corporate
hospitals. Either way, there’s no medical file containing a patient’s history.
When you visit a doctor in India, they will listen to all your complaints and
note them on a piece of paper.

Rarity of Women’s Health Doctors

Then, you’ll be handed a prescription or a list containing instructions on what
you have to do. Nobody really has the time to be concerned about what you make
of those recommendations.

HUGS AND OTHER SKINSHIP

Men in India aren’t afraid of showing their affection, and they do so in
different ways. There are many other countries in which men hugging is
considered too “feminine” and so, males just settle for a conventionally “manly”
handshake.

Hugs and Other Skinship

However, in India, male friends often walk hand in hand and don’t run from
giving the other a hug. It’s not uncommon to see friends riding one bike with
the one in the passenger seat holding the man in front of him tightly. In our
opinion, it’s rather endearing.

THREE TIMES A DAY

India has a hot and humid climate — to the extent that you could be standing in
the middle of the road for just 10 minutes and you’d be drowning in your own
sweat. Indians are super careful about their hygiene, which nullifies the
effects of these extreme temperatures.

Three Times a Day

The average person takes multiple showers a day, up to four times on a super hot
day. Locals prefer putting sandalwood powder on themselves to soothe the skin.
They wash their hair regularly and apply a cream that’s rich in coconut oil
afterward.

COOKING EVERY DAY

In today’s busy world, it’s hard to even cook one meal a day without running
late for this job or that errand. Still, Indians take their food seriously, and
many aren’t comfortable with the idea of using a refrigerator so dedicatedly.

Cooking Every Day

This habit might date back to the older days when people didn’t have
refrigerators to preserve their food. Even today, families will store the
ingredients in the fridge but never their meals. Indian housewives, especially
the villagers, will cook fresh food for every meal.

NO TOILET PAPER

Restaurants and cafés in India don’t have the standard rolls of toilet paper
waiting for you when you walk into the bathroom. Instead, there are special
rooms to wash hands before and after your meal.

No Toilet Paper

The amount of sinks available depend on how popular the restaurant is. Since
Indians eat with their hands, there isn’t a big need for tissue or toilet paper.
Keep in mind, though, they only use their right hand for eating purposes. Clean
hands at that.

NO RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE MARRIAGE

Can you imagine having zero to no interaction with someone before tying the knot
with them? India is big on arranged marriages, causing youth even today to rely
on their families and shrinks to find them a “suitable” match.

No Relationships Before Marriage

Apart from that, relationships before marriage are frowned upon. There are a
handful of large cities like Delhi and Mumbai in which the terms “boyfriend” and
“girlfriend” do exist. Still, even couples who aren’t yet married try their best
to keep their relationship under wraps in order to avoid drawing attention.

HAVE YOU EATEN

India is one of the most hospitable places on the planet. The national religion,
Hinduism, compares guests to God — and so, people are generally very warm and
welcoming, especially towards foreigners and visitors. This belief is such a
strong and meaningful one that it has even been made the tagline to promote
tourism. If you’re visiting a friend during lunchtime, they as a host will seat
you and serve a variety of dishes.

Have You Eaten

You’ll be convinced into eating so much that you might feel like you’re going to
explode. In India, when two people meet up, they always ask each other if
they’ve eaten or not — it’s common courtesy.

TYPISTS ARE EVERYWHERE

A percentage of the population still doesn’t have access to computers. This
becomes a huge problem when something needs to be typed. Luckily, the people of
India have created a system that works — wills, applications, and any other
documents can be typed on the street.

Typists Are Everywhere

You’ll find clusters of typists nearby the road sitting at small tables near
courts, police stations, and more. On that note, cyber cafés are also a thing in
India. If you’re unfamiliar with cyber cafés, they’re shops in which people pay
to get admission to the café where they can use the internet for a fixed amount
of time. Wild, isn’t it?

PREGNANCY AND RETURN

Indian beliefs say that a pregnant woman shouldn’t be idle as this could
negatively impact the baby. She’s discouraged from being a full-fledged
housewife, and is fed healthier foods. When the woman is seven months pregnant,
she usually returns to her parents’ house.

Pregnancy and Return

She comes back to her husband after the baby turns three months old. Within this
time, the new mother is supposed to learn the ropes of caring for a baby. And
get this — the entire process in which it must happen is chosen depending on an
astrologist’s prediction.

NOT THE CLEANEST

It turns out that the places where babies are born aren’t always the cleanest.
Local doctors are totally aware of the risks and from the moment an expecting
lady steps foot into the hospital, they start administering antibiotic
treatments. They continue to do so until she leaves.

Not the Cleanest

Interesting fact — patients aren’t fed in hospitals. When Tahiya got pregnant
and had to be taken to the hospital, it was her husband who brought her an
assortment of her favorite foods including chocolate croissants, vegetable
sandwiches, and yogurt. The good news is that her babies were just fine.

BIG APPETITES AND BIGGER PALATES

Indians believe in the following philosophy — “the bigger the meal, the better
the meal.” They have big appetites and they’re proud of it. A standard meal,
also called a Thali, is pretty huge. The server brings a dish containing a lot
of metal plates.

Big Appetites and Bigger Palates

You eat the rice and/or bread by mixing it with sauces, curries, and chutney.
After the main course, you indulge in sweets and a cup of tea. Indians share the
same love for tea as the English. Lunch is also really cheap, as it’s about a
dollar on average!

CURSE OF DOWRY

While this mindset has changed radically over the past few decades, some
families are still displeased when they have a daughter. The big reason behind
this is due to the dowry. When a girl is married off, the groom’s side usually
demands money, property, or household items for the wedding to be finalized.

Curse of Dowry

The bride’s family might be forced to purchase a car, a house, or even a piece
of land! If a family can’t afford to pay the dowry, there’s a chance they might
not be able to get their daughter married.

NOT ALL MUSLIM WOMEN

The first image to pop into many of our minds when we think of a Muslim woman
might be ladies covered from head to toe in burqas. However, that’s not the case
in India.

Not All Muslim Women

Tihaya expressed her surprise in the fact that many Muslim women can be spotted
in colorful, bright clothing on a daily basis. It’s all allowed there and the
woman couldn’t be happier. These clothes come in a variety of patterns and
designs.

TIME FOR MANICURES AND PEDICURES

There are always those little things about a country or culture that makes our
heads and ask, “Wait, really?” Well, in India, you can’t cut your nails or trim
your hair after sunset. Locals are pretty strict about this rule whether you
live in a village or big city.

Time for Manicures and Pedicures

Tihaya’s husband also grew up knowing that hair and nails can’t be cut on
Fridays and Tuesdays. Upon asking why she couldn’t do so, he replied that every
Indian will say the same — it increases negative energy in the house.

FAMILY-ORIENTED

Indians are extremely family-oriented and love children. On average, an Indian
family has two or three kids. Kids are a big part of people’s lives here, and
they make sure to flaunt that in more ways than one — dressing them in different
clothes, taking them to restaurants, and walking with them in the evening.

Family-Oriented

You will even see fathers bringing their babies along to their workplace or even
when they’re out with friends. Indian fathers are dedicated by nature and spend
a fair share of time raising their kids. If you ask us, the fathers of the rest
of the world can learn a thing or two.

THE TEMPLE OF BALD HEADS

Venkateswara Temple of Tirupati is known all over the world for a very specific
attribute. People from across India visit this holy place to sacrifice their
hair to the deity. Interestingly enough, anyone who wishes to do so must pay a
fee of 50 rupees.

The Temple of Bald Heads

They are then handed a razor along with a receipt. The hall is filled with
dozens of benches and barbers with people waiting in long queues. Anna herself
has gone there and had a barber shave all her hair off in one go. This photo was
taken right after.

SIX DIFFERENT SEASONS

How many seasons do you experience? Chances are, you’ll say either two or four.
Many regions only have two seasons to count, which are summer and winter.
However, being that India is extremely unique, it should come as no surprise
that the country gets to enjoy six different seasons, all bringing significance
in their own way.

Six Different Seasons

The order is as follows — summer, monsoon season, autumn, fall, winter, and
spring. And knowing the festival-loving place that India is, there are one or
two events associated with the arrival and departure of a certain season.

NATION OF VEGETARIANS

Indian is the vegetarian haven of the world. Vegetarianism is amongst one of the
traditional aspects of Hinduism, leading about 60% of the population to maintain
a life without consuming meat. India is also the country that consumes the
lowest amount of meat.

Nation of Vegetarians

As an alternative, they have equally tasty dishes based on cheese, tofu, and
vegetables. If you’ve never tasted signature dishes like “Palak Paneer” or
“Samosas,” you’re missing out. The best part is that given how diverse the
cuisine is, you won’t run out of things to try.

DANGEROUS LIVING CONDITIONS

The capital of India, Delhi, has been termed the most polluted capital and the
10th most polluted city in the world. In fact, according to the World Air
Quality Report — a research report conducted by Swiss company IQAir — India
makes up 22 of the 30 most polluted cities in the world.

Dangerous Living Conditions

This becomes easier to understand when you realize how massive the population
is, with 22 million people living in Delhi alone. The smog from factories and
car exhausts has made breathable air a distant dream.

ONE DIVERSE LAND

India is diverse culturally and filled with people of all religions and
ethnicities. All of the world’s major religions can be found here. Although 80%
of Indians are Hindus, you can also easily find followers of Islam,
Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Judaism, and other religious faiths.

One Diverse Land

The locals try to maintain a situation of harmony with each other, with the
growing acceptance of the person of a different faith. Hindu kids can be seen
celebrating Eid with their Muslim buddies and Muslim children can be found
enjoying Diwali.

MUSTACHE AND MONEY

What would you do to get a raise at work? Work harder? Come up with various
plans to increase profits? Butter up your boss one way or the other? Or, grow a
beard? In India, all three plans work. Indian police officers with mustaches
receive bonus payments.

Mustache and Money

Mustaches and beards are thought to make a man more masculine. In addition, it’s
an indispensable part of Indian folklore. This is also why a lot of police
officers or constables can be seen sporting a beard.

LAND OF SPICES

India is one of those places in which someone with a bland palate wouldn’t have
a good time. People here believe in delicious, flavorful dishes that will make
you smack your lips and lick your fingers after eating. Indian cuisine is
heavily reliant on a blend of complex spices.

Land of Spices

There’s also an organization directly under the government named Spices Board
India that regulates the development and promotion of spices on an international
scale. Cardamom, black pepper, cloves, cumin, coriander, nutmeg are amongst the
most popular ones.

SAY NO TO SEPARATION

There’s an assumption that one out of every two marriages ends in an annulment,
but not in India. This country has one of the lowest annulment rates across the
globe. Only one out of 100 marriages end in separation here. There are certain
reasons to account for that.

Say No to Separation

One, Hinduism insists that the bond you form with your spouse when you tie the
knot is supposed to last until the end of time — transcend the boundaries of
life and beyond. Another one is how annulment isn’t viewed in a positive light.

THE LOVE COMMANDOS

In Hinduism, the caste system is rather strict. These subsections inside the
faith are often the root of huge conflicts, mainly intercaste relationships.
Extremist families won’t let their children mix with others of “low birth,”
often leading to traumatizing events of honor homicides.

The Love Commandos

If a boy from one caste is seen mingling with a girl of a lower caste, they
might end up in a life-threatening situation. Many are stepping forward to stop
this practice, one of them being the organization, Love Commandos.

FOR DRINKING AND WHAT ELSE

Soft drinks satiate our craving for unhealthy sugar and deliver small packets of
caffeine. There’s no way to deny that these beverages are packed with harmful
chemicals and preservatives that could be damaging in the long run.

For Drinking and What Else

This information would scare the general public, but never the Indian farmers.
Those tricky individuals use Pepsi and Coca-Cola as an alternative for pricey
pesticides. They will casually make a spray bottle out of the can or plastic
container and spray their plants. It’s concerning how it actually works.

RICH FEMALE COMMUNITY

As one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India is enjoying rapid
growth in almost every monetary sector. Statistics show that 18 Indians are
liberated from the shackles of poverty every day. However, two-thirds of the
population still live a rather miserable life due to a money crunch.

Rich Female Community

Under these circumstances, you wouldn’t expect Indian housewives to own about
11% of the world’s gold. To put things into perspective, that’s more than the
joint stocks of Germany, Switzerland, the United States, and the International
Monetary Fund.

REJECTION OF CIVILIZATION

India has control over Sentinel Island, part of the Andaman Islands. This
territory of land remains uncharted for the most part, virtually untouched by
the strict grip of modern civilization. The local tribe, the Sentinelese, don’t
wish to contact the outsiders at any cost and have always reacted violently to
repeated attempts of communication from the civilized nations of the world.

Rejection of Civilization

Survival International protests, lobbies, and uses public pressure to maintain
this state of separation so that the islanders’ wish is respected.

HOMELAND OF CHESS

India is often regarded as the land of chess. The locals call the game
“Chaturanga,” which literally translates to “four divisions of an army” — namely
the infantry, cavalry, chariots, and elephants. There are lots of Indians with
their names etched on the walls of the Chess ‘Hall of Fame.’

Homeland of Chess

According to FIDE, India houses 66 Grandmasters, 20 Woman Grandmasters, 125
International Masters, 42 Woman International Masters, and over 33,000 rated
players as of September 2000. Tihaya might casually have to play chess with her
husband from time to time.

BABIES WITH EYELINER

If you’re walking down the streets of India and see a baby wearing eyeliner,
don’t freak. It’s called kajal (also Surma or Kohl), and it’s an ancient eye
cosmetic in the country. Unlike streamline eyeliner, which is made from a ton of
artificial pigments and color, kajal is made from soot.

Babies With Eyeliner

The baby’s lower lid is lined with a layer of eyeliner, which is believed to
shield the baby from all evil eyes. Some locals believe this is good for the
baby’s eyesight but there’s no scientific proof of this.

LIFE IS DANCE

Indians love a handful of things and they’ve become a distinct part of the
grander, more intricate scheme of their culture and traditions — one of these
things is dance. Aside from the famous dance moves and music videos that
Bollywood celebrities break into, there are eight kinds of classical dances.

Life is Dance

Indian dances portray emotions that wouldn’t be felt in any other form of
expression — truly incomparable to anything. You might look at these dancers and
feel the intense urge to join them.

GESTURES AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

Ah, the (in)famous Indian gesticulation. Dancing is one outlet of emotions for
the Indians, and so is making gestures and facial expressions that literally any
other part of the planet can’t decode. Seriously, if you’re not a local, it will
take you years to even start understanding how these work.

Gestures as Means of Communication

The head bobbles and hand movement can easily confuse tourists. This practice
perhaps originates from yoga and Indian classic dangers — where a range of
mudras, or hand gestures, are used. This is another thing that makes India a
mystery.

LOVE FOR FILMS

When you hear the word “Bollywood,” does anything specific come to mind? You may
be thinking of green-eyed beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from the Hollywood
comedy flick, The Pink Panther 2, where she played an ultra-gorgeous thief. Or
perhaps you thought of Shahrukh Khan, the undisputed “King” of Bollywood.

Love for Films

In one of the biggest filmmaking centers in the world, many genres are produced
in Bollywood. Most of them feature a masala genre — a blend of love stories,
action, thriller, and more.

STEEL TABLEWARE INSTEAD OF PORCELAIN

For immigrants who move to India from a foreign land, adjusting to the usual
customs and traditions can be quite daunting. The majority of Indian homes don’t
use porcelain or clay pottery. Instead, they use steel tableware. There are
multiple theories breaking this interesting practice down.

Steel Tableware Instead of Porcelain

Some claim it’s practical to use steelware as it isn’t as fragile as glassware.
Others say that pottery made of mud is regarded as “unclean and impure.”
Whatever it might be, porcelain potteries are a rare sight in Indian homes.

ALL THE BREAD

Bread is to India as pasta is to Italy. The latter boasts an impressive 350
types of pasta while India appeals with the biggest variety of bread in the
world. Not only are they different in shape, but they also come with unique
fillings, ingredients, cooking molds, and even different cooking methods.

All the Bread

From puri filled with potato mixtures to the quintessential chapati, every bread
is loved and appreciated. Some breads are deep-fried, some are cooked in clay
ovens, and some include garlic. In other words, you can say goodbye to your diet
if you’re planning a trip to India.

A UNIQUE LUNCHBOX

There’s a massive lunchbox delivery system in motion in India. The idea is that
since Indians are used to only eating fresh meals, it doesn’t make sense to
carry their lunch with them to the office in the morning, as the food won’t
remain “that fresh.”

A Unique Lunchbox

So, family members or services cook fresh lunches for the working individuals
and a special delivery person (called a Dabbawala) picks the lunchboxes up,
delivers them, and returns them to the same addresses after they’ve been eaten.

FIXED PRICES ON PACKAGES

As tourists, there’s a common fear that the local sellers will take advantage of
your limited knowledge and exploit it. They might be asking for higher prices
than what they’d ask from locals, but in India, the sellers can’t rip you off.
Every product in the market (that’s been produced in India) comes with a fixed
price.

Fixed Prices on Packages

MRP stands for the maximum retail price and it limits the shopkeeper’s ability
to charge customers more than the decided value of the item, which is stated on
the package.

THE FESTIVAL OF COLORS

Undoubtedly one of the most interesting festivals in the world, Holi is the
celebration of love through the fun play of vibrant colors. It’s like the
Spanish festival of “La Tomatina” but here, instead of tomatoes, you’re throwing
colors each other’s way.

The Festival of Colors

Holi is also called the “festival of love,” or the “festival of colors.” There’s
a wide array of powdered colors on display during this festival and people can
choose. Holi has gotten international recognition with many foreigners
celebrating it outside of India.

RIGHT HAND TO EAT

This isn’t just for India but more like a rule for Asia at large. Many regions
of the continent still believe in the right-hand rule in which eating with your
left hand is considered unacceptable.

Right Hand to Eat

Since the left hand is used to perform some unsavory functions, it’s considered
the unclean hand in some cultures, and something you wouldn’t want to associate
with food. Indians eat, pass on objects to others, and shake with their right
hands.

MARRIAGE TO ANIMALS AND TREES

The notion of animal marriage or tree marriage could make anyone’s jaw drop — if
they’re not from India and not familiar with its culture. Now, the general
question is why would anyone marry a cow or dog? Indians are strict believers of
horoscopes and refer to that before making important life decisions.

Marriage to Animals and Trees

If that says someone is about to face bad luck, the person is suggested to marry
an animal or tree. These unique unions are taken to be the person’s first
marriage and absorb the “curse’s” blows. The second wedding with a human
supposedly goes peacefully.

HOW MANY LANGUAGES

While most countries have two to three languages at the very most, India is home
to over 1,600 different languages. Out of these, 122 falls under the major
language category. More than a million natives speak 30 of these languages.

How Many Languages

A child born in Tamilnadu will grow up speaking Tamil, Hindi, and English.
Primary schools make sure to incorporate various language courses. India is one
of the biggest English-speaking nations in the world as well, coming second only
to the USA.

PLASTIC WASTE AS TUITION

Innovation is what separates you from the crowd. While the whole world is
worrying about the long-term impacts of increasing tuition fees, an Indian
school has come up with a revolutionary idea that will help them decrease
environmental pollution all whilst educating kids.

Plastic Waste as Tuition

Children are asked to collect and deposit plastic waste, which is considered
their fee instead of money. Not only are poor students able to stay in school,
but it also raises awareness around recycling plastic.

INDIANS WORSHIP CRICKET

It would be safe to say that the game of cricket isn’t limited to the
playgrounds and TV sets anymore for Indians; it’s a spiritual thing. People are
super invested in the national teams, celebrating wins and mourning losses.

Indians Worship Cricket

If you want to experience India in its rawest forms, try to watch a cricket
match. You can join the kids as they play with makeshift equipment, or you can
simply buy a ticket to watch a professional match. Either way, you’ll be amazed
at their fervor.

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