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    The Sneaky Squat-Toilet Workaround No One Talks About

    by SharonKurheg January 18, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 18, 2026

    The first time I encountered a squat toilet was in the early to mid-1990s, when I went to Japan with a friend of mine named Teri. It was a very …

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    What Non-Americans Swear Every U.S. Home Has — And… They’re Not Wrong

    by SharonKurheg November 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 23, 2025

    One of my guilty pleasures when traveling is walking around grocery stores and, even better, supermarkets. It doesn’t matter if it’s an H.E.B. in New Braunfels, TX, a Lawson’s in …

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    Common Things In The U.S. That Are Unheard Of In Other Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2025

    When you go to another country, there’s often some culture shock. When I go to the UK, I always have to remember to ask for the “toilet” as opposed to …

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