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while on the subject of differences between the US and europe.
I just saw this page passing by on facebook, it was posted by one of my dutch friends who lives in the US
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/07/16-ways-europeans-are-just-better-at-life_n_3950351.html
It's true.
Especially when it comes to public transport. I'm still waiting for a bus to go to Buffalo from Rochester (NY). Even though I've been back here for 10 years!