r/AskTheWorld • • 19h ago

History Why does the world tend to look at South & North Korea and ask “you are historically the same people”?

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Don’t historically one ethnicities separate by historical trajectories all the time? Also didn’t the entire humanity use to be one people when they originated in Africa? Why do people tend to think of two Koreas as “one country temporarily separated” instead of two peoples that became too heterogeneous to be back as one?


r/AskTheWorld • • 1h ago

Travel "Hey everyone, what Chinese cities stand out to you?"

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r/AskTheWorld • • 10h ago

Humourous If a zombie outbreak occurs in your state/city, how hard would be the surviving?

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Would you survive?


r/AskTheWorld • • 9h ago

Culture Expats v immigrants

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In your country, at what point do immigrants get to call themselves “ex pats” to let everyone know they feel they are superior to other immigrants?

Is there a particular immigrant cohort that seem to do this more than other immigrant cohorts?


r/AskTheWorld • • 9h ago

Travel What do you think of tourism in warzones?

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I personally have been to most of my country's fair provinces even Erbil, and been to Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai this year. The regional conflicts have made everything significantly cheaper; 5-star hotels are now priced like 2- or 3-star hotels, and destinations aren't nearly as crowded as they usually are. For instance, when we normally visit Beirut, Tripoli, and Sour (Tyre), all the tourist attractions and restaurants are packed, but last time it was much quieter. In Iran, cities like Mashhad, Tehran, Qom, and Rasht are usually so congested with traffic that public transportation feels like the better option. Yet, last July, traffic was so light you could easily drive at over 100 km/h, if it were legal, of course. As for Dubai, well, that place is still expensive, but it's noticeably cheaper than before. Even Egypt has become much more affordable: $1,000 for four days, including tickets to the Shakira concert (with most of the cost going toward the concert tickets), whereas it would usually cost at least $1,500 without a concert or a lame one like Amr Diab, that guy makes a concert every month and his music ain't that good. We might go, but only if our plans for a second vacation to Saudi Arabia fall through.

Some people think it's unethical and dangerous to travel to regions affected by conflict for a vacation, but our family has been doing it for years. My uncles went on a trip to Karbala, Najaf, Baghdad, and Erbil back in 2004 when the resistance and the US Army were killing each other, so my travels and my family's trips over the past three years certainly aren't as dangerous as driving around during the Iraq War. However, American bombings have delayed several of our flights during our last trip to Iran in July, though at least the Iranian airports are nice to sleep in. Because of Houthi missiles and drones hitting Saudi airports, I think we might be forced to take a road trip for our next Saudi vacation instead of flying. I just hope everything calms down and gets resolved by winter break.

I don't think of it as bravery but as frugality. I mean it was pretty safe except for the US bombing that leads to airspace closure.


r/AskTheWorld • • 8h ago

Sports With the MLB getting into the final legs of the playoffs, what does your country think of Baseball?

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Have you ever played the sport? Are there any fields in your country? Do you think this sport is "unique"?


r/AskTheWorld • • 21h ago

Humourous Do you have a sub dedicated to certain type of memes in made in your country?

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This is a sub, as the name suggests, about popular amd iconic videos Saudis make. Usually from 2000s to 2010s. It's purely just videos of funny behavior or situations (I will post them, just ask... in case my internet mange to upload it)


r/AskTheWorld • • 13h ago

Culture People who loves music, does anybody knows this Japanese band called Waggaki Band? Well they are not mainstream like American singers, but does it have niche fanbase anywher?

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What i like about them, is that they combine old traditional japanese instruments with modern musical instruments and it makes really interesting sounding music. So does it have any niche fanbase in the world?


r/AskTheWorld • • 16h ago

Misc What time do businesses generally close for the day in your country?

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What time do businesses generally close for the day in your country?


r/AskTheWorld • • 5h ago

Sports Do people outside of the USA recognize this sports team?

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r/AskTheWorld • • 21h ago

Geography Do you have countries that you don't think about at all, but they can't stop talking about you?

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r/AskTheWorld • • 10h ago

Culture what people in your country, should you not try to play with?

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it obviously excludes any authorities, but in the US of A we have people: who are calm and quiet, with cauliflower ear, trained martial artists, ccw holders (and anyone else with firearms) as well as waffle house/popeyes employees


r/AskTheWorld • • 9h ago

Education What countries are worth getting education from?

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Hi, i'm an american in high school and I want to study psychology and immigrate to another country with how america is right now. I dont know where I should go though because I plan on studying psychology and I dont want citizens to think of me bad for being american. Where should I think of going?


r/AskTheWorld • • 21h ago

Humourous Which country is most likely to attack your country next or which country is most likely to be attacked by your country next?

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Don't take it too seriously, this question is just for fun.


r/AskTheWorld • • 18h ago

What small thing do you envy about other countries?

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The AFA has an official Mini Messi plushie that has become very popular in Asia, specifically in China. But you cant find it here :(

And I also envy the wide variety of spices they have in India.

I SAID SMALL THINGS STOP RESPONDING WITH “SAFETY” OR “HEALTH” 😡😡😡😡 


r/AskTheWorld • • 22h ago

Culture Is Jujutsu Kaisen anime known among non-anime fans in your country?

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Well as people say more people especially Gen Z started to become anime fans, but i still believe it is not very widespread like Hollywood movies and TV shows.

Only anime which is known even among non-anime fans is Candy Candy, Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon in Lithuania.

But question is JJK mainstream and is known even among non-anime fans? In my country it is only by anime community but not outside of it.


r/AskTheWorld • • 9h ago

Economics What's the price of petrol like where you live?

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Petrol (unleaded) costs around $2.37 AUD where I live (Gold Coast, Australia) and is just about the highest price I've ever seen it. That works out as GBP1.21/litre EU1.43/litre and $US6.08/gallon. What's the price in your part of the world?


r/AskTheWorld • • 30m ago

Does your culture prize bluntness or indirectness?

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And have you ever had issues with other countries with a different politeness culture?

(Inspired by someone's offhand comment on another sub - "Americans co-workers think I'm rude because I say what I think, and don't coat it with corporate jargon and useless "oh that's awesome"-phrases." Would love to hear everyone's takes!)


r/AskTheWorld • • 19h ago

Work What hours do you work?

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What hours do you work?

My hours 4:30 pm to 12:15 am Monday Through Friday.

No work on weekends


r/AskTheWorld • • 1h ago

Culture What is something you like about Brazil?

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For me, Brazil's greatest contribution is Sergio Mendes. He is a musician for his works on latin jazz and disco. He is quite popular for the older generation.

Like Canada's David Foster, Sergio Mendes has created lots of soothing and amazing English songs, especially on jazz.

My favorite song from him is "What Do We Mean To Each Other." It's a great jazz song to listen at night, has a great 80s vibe.

Rest in peace to an amazing musician who kept me soothed at night


r/AskTheWorld • • 11h ago

Misc Are we in the mood for memes?

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r/AskTheWorld • • 10h ago

Misc What is the most craziest name in your country?

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In the Philippines people tend to name their child horribly and they want a jerk name or didn't even think that name because they want to be unique on their child's name.


r/AskTheWorld • • 21h ago

Food Which country's meatballs are the best in the world?

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Obviously a deeply subjective question, but I'm having a severe meatball craving at the minute and want inspiration so I know which kind to make.


r/AskTheWorld • • 16h ago

Starting today, how long could you live your regular life without encountering a foreigner?

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People's attention would be stolen if a foreigner passed by where I live, even though it's in a capital city. I say I could live for about three weeks if it wasn't for my office being close to the city centre.


r/AskTheWorld • • 16h ago

What does an average house in your country look like?

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What kind of houses do most of the people live in?