What document is usually needed to travel between countries?
AnswerA passport
A passport proves identity and nationality at borders.
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7 fact-checked facts about living abroad, other cultures and international life, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What causes jet lag?
AnswerRapid travel across time zones
Your body clock falls out of sync with local time.
Going deeper
In the common model of culture shock, what is usually the first phase?
AnswerThe honeymoon phase
Newcomers often start out excited before frustrations set in.
Which of these countries drives on the left side of the road?
AnswerJapan
Japan, the UK and India are among the countries that drive on the left.
What does UTC stand for?
AnswerCoordinated Universal Time
UTC is the world's primary time standard.
Expert level
Which anthropologist popularized the term 'culture shock' in the 1950s?
AnswerKalervo Oberg
Oberg described culture shock and its stages.
What type of electrical plug is standard in the United Kingdom?
AnswerType G
The UK uses the three rectangular pin Type G plug.
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