Where they officially work as witches and 9 other amazing things from different countries (11 photos)

Where witches pay taxes, as well as other abnormalities from different countries.





The concept of normality is always relative. This is especially clear if you compare the habits and preferences of residents of different countries. For example, in Britain they are madly fond of sandwiches with chips, but residents of other countries are shocked by this dish. There are many such examples, and they once again prove how much we are all different and what a diversity of cultures exists in our world.

Ireland: drive a tractor at 12-14 years old

In rural Ireland, it is quite common to see a 12 year old child in the fields driving a tractor down the road. Officially, you can drive a vehicle from the age of 16, but farmers often ignore this law, teaching their sons driving skills much earlier.



Brazil: come to a cafe not to eat, but to chat

Brazilians can spend hours in a restaurant, but eating is only 1% of the time what they came there for. They can talk for several hours before eating, and then for the same amount after lunch.





USA: Call a taxi instead of an ambulance

Most Americans will take a taxi to the hospital instead of an ambulance because it will be much cheaper.



Romania: officially work as a witch

In Romania, being a witch or medium is an official job. To obtain it, you need permission, and all witches pay taxes.



Germany: eating raw minced meat

Germany also has its own strange sandwich - tartare, and it is made from raw minced meat. Usually an egg (also raw), onions, herbs, gherkins, salt and pepper are added to it. Tartar is served on a piece of bread, often with French fries.



Scandinavian countries: leaving a child to sleep in the cold

In Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland, it is quite normal to leave a child alone in a stroller in the cold, and, for example, have lunch in a cafe at this time.



Israel: Get paid for praying

In Israel, part of the population receives a salary from the state for praying to God and studying scripture.



Sweden: Alcohol can only be bought in a state store

The Swedish government has a monopoly on alcohol with an alcohol content above 3.5%, so they can only be bought in a specialized store.



Iran: Annual Bonfire Jumping

In Iran, before Nowruz (the day of the beginning of the new year according to the astronomical solar calendar), the Chaharshanbe-Suri holiday is celebrated. It dates back to pre-Islamic times, and is celebrated with real fire in the streets. Bonfires are lit near houses, and festival participants jump over the flames.



Madagascar: Dancing with the dead is a family activity

In Madagascar there is a very strange custom - Famadikhana. Local residents take the deceased out of the family crypt and... dance with him in the yard. This is a very ancient ceremony: the people of Madagascar believe that the spirit of a deceased relative is kept in the crypt until his body decomposes completely. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain contact with him periodically.