Some bars in Germany are connected by a 5 km (3 Mile) beer pipeline. 00
In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated by groups of males…
In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated by groups of males going hiking with one or more smaller wagons filled with wine or beer and traditional regional food. Many use this day to get drunk, and alcohol-related traffic accidents multiply by three on this day. 00
Berlin Wall: Frieda Schulze’s escape
Often, the border between West and East Berlin used to pass directly to homes. So, in most cases, the entrance was on the eastern side, and the windows looked out to the West. When building of the Berlin Wall started, many residents used to jump from the windows to the street, where they were caught […]
“Kevin” is seen in Germany as a low-class name…
“Kevin” is seen in Germany as a low-class name. In a phenomenon known as “Kevinismus”, those with the name reportedly experience discrimination; a joke claims that “Only druggies and East Germans are named Kevin”.
Germany once refused to sell a French imported…
Germany once refused to sell a French imported liqueur, stating public health and safety concerns that the low alcohol percentage would cause people to build up a tolerance towards alcohol.
In a German village called Fuggerei the rent hasn’t been…
In a German village called Fuggerei the rent hasn’t been raised since 1520, it costs only 88 cents to live there for an entire year.
In 1923, Germany’s hyperinflation was so high, the exchange…
In 1923, Germany’s hyperinflation was so high, the exchange rate went from 9 marks to 4.2M marks to $1 USD. One German worker, who used a wheelbarrow to cart off billions of marks that were his week’s wages, was robbed by thieves who stole the wheelbarrow but left the piles of cash on the curb.
After trying for a decade, Wal-Mart withdrew from Germany…
After trying for a decade, Wal-Mart withdrew from Germany in 2006 because it couldn’t undercut local discounters, customers were creeped out by the greeters, employees were upset by the morning chant & other management practices, & the public was outraged by its ban on flirting in the workplace.
Donald Duck has a huge cult following in Germany. Belonging…
Donald Duck has a huge cult following in Germany. Belonging to the society “D.O.N.A.L.D”, fans (known as Donaldists) hold annual meetings, have lectures, and have even infiltrated respected German newspapers, where they’ve inserted Donald quotes only other Donaldists would understand.
Between 73% and 100% of all individuals with schizophrenia living…
Between 73% and 100% of all individuals with schizophrenia living in Germany between 1939 and 1945 were sterilized or killed. Today Germany does not show deviation from first world levels of schizophrenia.