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How They Do It Better

By U.S. News Staff

Special Report: 30 Valuable Lessons That Americans Can Learn From the Rest of the World

Europe: Giving Drivers the Benefit of the Doubt

Germany, Netherlands: Making the Streets Safer for Cycling

Dominican Republic: Where Ballplayers Are Born and Made

Colombia: All Aboard South America's Upper-Class Bus

Finland: Sticking It to the Scofflaw

Europe: Flying on the Cheap

Japan, South Korea: Want a Drink? Pay With Your Phone

France: Talking Is a World-Class Sport

Japan: Even the Toilet Is High-Tech

Australia: Protection From the Sun

Afghanistan: Honored to Be Your Host

Japan: Skimpy Portions and Satisfied Stomachs

Netherlands: Below Sea Level? No Problem

Finland: The Secret to Smarter Schools

Germany: Novel Aides for the Aged

Sweden: Straight Facts About the Birds and Bees

Italy: Food Not as Fuel but as a Way of Life

Taiwan: The Afternoon Nap Attack

Japan: Communing Through Cleaning

Netherlands: Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime

Singapore: When You Litter, You Pay

Norway: Getting Paid for Parenting

Europe: Holes That Make for Better Roads

Bhutan: Smoke-Free at the Top of the World

Iceland: Pristine Reputation for Government

United Kingdom: Finding Yourself (and the World) in a Year

Europe: Cities With a Heart

Denmark: Energy Efficiency From the Wind

United Kingdom: Free Health Coverage for All

Japan: More Stressed, but Still Safer

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