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[@ScribbleScrabbless]

There is something called the American Disability Act which requires businesses to be wheelchair and handicapp accessable. They can get fined for not being in compliance.

[@phillipmain6475]

I was going to post this exact same comment. :)

[@TheBaldr]

Older buildings are exempt(before the law was written which was 1990), but any renovations require ADA compliance.

[@Sienna_Starsong]

Honestly one of my favorite things about the U.S.; so many countries, even developed ones, don't inherently require disability access

[@Trifler500]

Not just fined. They can be shut down if they refuse. Old buildings are grandfathered though.

[@111smd]

generally as long as they do no renovations they can get away with out the accessibility updates however if they do any repairs or renovations on the area they must be brought up to compliance and most places in the US will bring them selves into compliance just to not get complained about because of non-compliance even if they are not required to

[@TheBeesleys99]

PS; we went for 2 weeks. We can drop you the itinerary🙌🏻

[@Knightowl1980]

Looking forward to the next trip !!

[@susanobrien9917]

I love that you commented on his page since I follow you both🥰

[@JBlair-87]

You guys should collab together for a video !

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

Awesome to see you guys supporting each other 😻

[@thomasschimmeyer8715]

@TheBeesleys99 You really need to come back and stay in one spot for a couple weeks. I would recommend Charleston SC area near the beach or even on it. Make sure you plan it on the channel for everyone to see. I can give you advice on that area. Any area you choose you will have viewers who either live there or go yearly for vacation. I have spent so many years going down to SC when the winter gets intolerable.

[@thebrightredelephant4337]

When it's over 100° and 100% humidity, a drink full of ice is exactly what you want.

[@bryn494]

Just don't chug it down... :D

[@anthonywilliams9415]

📠

[@nicthemickatx]

Ehhhh.... in Texas most people go for a beer(without ice) when they're burning hot, but I don't disagree with you. I throw about 4 ice cubes in my voodoo ranger IPAs every day because they're thick and I do blue collar work outside in Texas and the extra coldness is nice.

[@SuperDrLisa]

​@@nicthemickatx only 4 ice cubes?

[@brandocalrissian3294]

I'm born and raised in Vegas and lived in Austin for 2 years. Dry heat or humid heat having a cup full of something cold is always awesome.

[@JJ-vt7sh]

My son is a congenital quadruple amputee which means he was born missing parts of all his limbs. The Americans with Disabilities Act has made it so that he can be independent. He can go anywhere in his wheelchair without worrying about curbs and dropping off of them. Since he has no hands he can open most doors in many buildings by pushing a button. There are elevators so that he doesn’t have to drag himself up the stairs. He drives an adapted van and is able to find parking with space to get his wheelchair in and out of his van. (Don’t ever park in the hashtag areas around handicapped parking. It keeps people like him from getting in and out of their vehicles.) There are many other ways that help with his independence.

[@AC-ni4gt]

Yes this law is super beneficial.

[@ksborder]

I know we can always strive to make things better, but hearing your story is so uplifting! Very happy for your son and your family!

[@pamelam9621]

If you think LA drivers are ruthless, you should experience Boston drivers. Lol.

[@claregale9011]

Same in the uk

[@iampyu]

I'm glad that your son had found so much benefit in this movement. As someone who isn't physically disabled, I didn't notice just how prevalent this law affects public spaces in the US until I visited an older city and my boyfriend and I kept spotting non-ADA compliant things in places that should be usable by ALL people (like public transportation). Even something as simple as a gap being too wide to easily transport something on smaller wheels, ugh. The ADA allows for access to buildings by businesses too, helping small businesses transport goods and provide their services.

[@denisebaughman1682]

It's right on red after you stop....making sure it's clear..

[@getitright5863]

Yep, and u turn on green light only.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

Unless there is a sign that says "No Turn On Red."

[@brucew7062]

Not sure why Brits are confused by the right turn on red. It would be no different than making a left turn on red in the UK. They would still have safe visibility to make the turn.

[@rs-ye7kw]

You are correct. Just remember to treat the light just like you would a stop sign, and make sure there isn't a No Turn On Red sign as someone already mentioned.

[@silikon2]

And "stop" typically means "slow down at least to 5mph" ;) (Be careful with that though, some places are super dicks with that, and obviously it depends on the specific intersection, etc.)

[@TheBeesleys99]

Noooo she isn’t saying you can U-turn on a motorway 🤣 she is saying you can’t do that, so that’s why you have to carry on until the next exit 🤣🤣❤️

[@bluflaam777]

🤣😂

[@wstuart]

Great video, glad you loved San Francisco. Too bad the L- Taravel train to the Zoo was shut down for track replacement.

[@scottkirkhomes1260]

We actually do have U-turns in the middle of highways here in New Jersey and its no big deal. The roads are designed for it. You slow down into and exit lane to the left, go around the U bend and accelerate into the left lane now going in the opposite direction.

[@OkiePeg411]

She probably talking about the "Texas Turn Around". You can Google it to understand.

[@EliBrigante]

@@scottkirkhomes1260yeah I recently had to do that coming back from wildwood, I accidently went off the parkway😒 I think they are talking about where the cops are. Very dangerous but I’ve had to do it a couple times

[@kenbrown2808]

most US supermarkets will have "value" bags of fruit, where they're sold for the whole family to eat, but they also have loose fruit for people to buy less.

[@Cynthea_Lee]

Another part of that is, we tend to have bigger families, and (other than NYC) we tend to go shopping 1 a week or 2 a month on payday, and what we buy has to last till the next paycheck.

[@silikon2]

My impression was Europeans/UK would go to a market to buy food much more often than Americans that are going to Walmart. You have to drive to the Walmart, park in the Olympic sized parking lot and all that. You ain't swinging by there for some apples.

[@cln333]

Yeah, with kids his "Who eats 20 in a week???" (oranges) turns real quick into "who tf ate all the oranges in two days?!" Especially the teens. Good Lord. Lol

[@brandocalrissian3294]

​@@cln333raising my four nieces and nephews a 20 bag of tangerines was gone in 2 days. Same with apples. Kids can put that stuff down.

[@cln333]

@@brandocalrissian3294 exactly! My one son also used to go through streaks with things. There was a time when he'd only eat bananas and a LOT of them. He's evened out by this point though. Now he just eats a lot of everything. Lol it's mainly healthy stuff he likes though, so I don't mind. 🤷‍♀️

[@jryan9547]

UK: We have variety US: We have variety of variety haha

[@ssjwes572]

Thinking about it that way is kinda mind blowing.

[@kenbrown2808]

the baby friendliness, is a side effect of being wheelchair friendly. any new construction meant for the public with more than a certain minimum occupancy MUST be accessible to wheelchairs.

[@normafleming2518]

I appreciate that they were shocked by differences but weren't negative.

[@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171]

Looking at you, irish complaining loud lady.

[@wikkedspindl]

The "right on red" thing would be the equivalent of you being able to turn left on red. You're not crossing traffic in the opposite direction, you are just turning into the flow of traffic (when it is safe/open).

[@protorhinocerator142]

You can usually take a left on red as well, but only if it's the intersection of two one-way streets. Then there's no cross-traffic.

[@AKbaby89]

​@@protorhinocerator142that's not in every state though

[@annh.]

​@@protorhinocerator142Left on red??? Not where I live. I've never seen a left on red option. Yes, I live in the states.

[@protorhinocerator142]

@@annh. Look into it. It's obscure and they don't normally advertise it. It might just be legal there.

[@scucci]

@@annh. I know GA has them, but like they said above... only at SOME one-way intersections.

[@colinedmunds2238]

"Right on red" still requires you to stop first, and if the cost is clear, you can then turn. Red lights are like a stop sign if you're in the right-hand turn lane.

[@kenbrown2808]

it's not an ice machine in your hotel room. hotels normally have an ice machine in its own room in the hotel. it will usually also have a vending machine or two for snacks and/or drinks.

[@nathanholden1427]

Exactly, there are usually ice machines on each floor.

[@protorhinocerator142]

And most rooms have a little thing that looks like a funeral urn or a champagne bottle chiller. It's an ice bucket. You take it down the hall to the ice machine and fill it up with ice and bring it back to your room. It's usually lined with a fresh plastic bag to minimize germs.

[@TheSulross]

And even the cheapest hotels will have ice machines

[@evelynbare1975]

ANYTHING you want in a hotel, just ask at the desk. Can't help if you don't ask.

[@emerald637]

When you have a family of 5-8 or more (especially growing teenagers on the football team), a family-size box of cereal can go super fast! Specifically, if they are being eaten for a snack at any time of the day or night, in addition to breakfast. A single person would shop according to their consumption needs, which would be less. You can turn right on Red where there is NOT a sign that specifically, states 'NO TURN ON RED'. However, whether it is a Stop sign or a RED light, you must always come to a full STOP first, and look both ways for oncoming traffic before turning right. If you desire less or no ice, you should specify your request when ordering your drinks (including your water). Also, you can request your ice on the side (in a separate glass), and add the amount you want.

[@MJCwithKeriLynn]

Most public places in the US are supposed to be handicap accessible

[@marieneu264]

8:14 we use containers to store our food. Cereal is easily poured into a Tupperware container with a flip lid and it stays fresh for a long time.

[@Susan-cooks]

I can't be the only one that heard "Baby Friendly" and thought they meant people complimenting their child and speaking to him directly. We love babies :)

[@Dandee268]

I thought the same thing. I thought they ran into people coming up and talking to him or complimenting them on him. LOL

[@DeborahMackey]

There are specific U-turn lanes. Otherwise, they are illegal.

[@ephraimdelagrange]

Yup I was thinking the same Hard to understand

[@khancrow7015]

WTF? The mind of pedos are strange

[@getitright5863]

Changing tables in bathrooms for changing diapers. some are family restrooms with couches so mom’s can nurse and other siblings can sit and wait with mom. Baby buggies have ramps with the wheel chair assessable area. That kind of thing.

[@monarch818-]

In LA, Teslas are about 1 in 10 cars on the road. NOT the case with the rest of America.

[@coldspring624]

thank god

[@rebeccatuma3360]

I'm in Wisconsin and have never seen one on the road. There's probably a bunch in Chicago which is about an hour-ish away. The biggest cities are where you would see those more.

[@anthonyhenley775]

The cheapest hotel has an ice machine. This was a huge difference when i traveled Europe. 2 cubes in a drink is just crazy to me..

[@jonok42]

In the US we do have larger sizes of certain types of products. The reason for this is that we prefer to only shop about once a week. Some people if they are more rural will only shop once or twice a month. We have storage pantries and will put dry goods in air tight containers, and many family size products are resealble. With produce people buy apples, and oranges in large bags because they have bigger families. We also have singles, so you can buy 1 or more. Sodas come in big packs because people store them, and then put some in the fridge. A lot of people also have separate freezers that dont defrost automatically so they can store frozen products and meats that they can buy in larger quantities for less money. Many of us have been taught to be prepared for emergencies. We have violent unpredictable weather. We could have power outages, or undrivable conditions. Or even hurricanes, or earthquakes, tornadoes. Its alway best to have some extra supplies on hand if you dont live near stores.

[@MJCwithKeriLynn]

no you can’t make a u turn on the freeway

[@bevtuft3572]

ON Texas highways, there will be exits that in essence are u-turns, under the freeway and onto another entrance back the way you came. very handy!

[@MJCwithKeriLynn]

@@bevtuft3572 actually I did see those in Texas! They were helpful since I didn’t know where I was lol. But no actual u turns on freeways. In most states there are cross overs from one side to the other from time to time but those are generally for emergency vehicles only.

[@KarinaB5]

I’ve seen dash cam videos of Texas freeways and you are able to turn around onto the other side of the freeway, but where I’am from we can’t do that because there are cement dividers down the middle of the freeways.

[@jessebest5961]

you can on many highways depending on the road and state, but not interstates.

[@JIMBEARRI]

There are special Rubbermaid sealed containers for storing cereal. They even have flip up lids for pouring. You buy them at Walmart, or Target, and big supermarkets sell them in the kitchen utensils section.

[@TexasRose50]

Even my little Dollar General store has all kinds of plastic containers. I’ve purchased many of them for different uses.

[@flagbabygirl]

I use the Tupperware ones and buy all the older ones I can find in goodwill or thrift stores and then I have a Tupperware consultant order brand new lids for them. They keep my cereal as fresh as I bought for a year!!! I don’t eat a ton of cereal but I want it to last!

[@pd-ou1tg]

If they had to walk 20 minutes in San Francisco, it probably was not hot. San Francisco is known for having cool temperatures the entire year due to its geography. It's like 10 degrees celsius the entire year. I'm from Florida (where it's 38 degrees celsius in the summer) and I went to San Francisco in the middle of summer and was shivering after walking outside for a few minutes. I had to stop to get a jacket out of my luggage. They do not experience the same temperatures that warm Southern California experiences. You could comfortably walk outside in the peak of summer if you're from the UK. Definitely a different type of climate that you can really only get to experience in person. A famous Mark Twain quote is "The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent Was a Summer in San Francisco"

[@heavenbound32566]

You think we have crazy varieties of M&M's and Doritos?! You should see Japan with the KitKat bars!🤯

[@kenbrown2808]

we do have daily shoppers in the states, who buy food for dinner and breakfast each day, but a lot of us will go to the supermarket and buy food once a week. and the supermarkets have sales, so sale items, I will buy a month's supply at a time, if it is something that will keep. it's why we have huge refrigerators.

[@TheValwood]

I'm an American daily shopper, mainly because I don't know what I want to fix for supper until I start to get hungry.

[@TheBaldr]

Every 2-3 weeks for me. I'll do one big shop, then 2 weeks later get the things to fill in the I need to last another 2 weeks, but sometimes it last 3 weeks. When I lived in Japan, the grocery store was 1 mile away(walk one mile there, walk another mile back with groceries) Did it every 2-3 days, one of my most hated things in the world, screw public transportation, if you don't have a car your f-ing screwed if the things you need are not on a route.

[@sharye27]

We have an extra freezer in our garage for good sales on frozen food. We also will freeze fresh food if possible if it is on sale. We have a nice vacuum packer.

[@OkiePeg411]

Yes, as a single person household... I'll buy a larger package of ground beef, divide it up into single servings and freeze it.

[@BeautifulKittenOfLove]

Us folks living in rural areas go shopping once a month. Its a two hour round trip drive to the store. It takes all day and you spend hundreds but otherwise it's a waste to make multiple trips.

[@phobiaone306]

With the U-Turn thing...they are talking about what is called a Texas U-Turn. On our Freeways at each intersection going underneath it there is a U-Turn Lane. This lets you turn around when you are on a Freeway without having to wait at the light to turn, and then wait at that light to turn again. This also allows you to quickly, and easily get to places on the other side of the Freeway without waiting on the lights.

[@LadybugLuv]

I was confused at first thinking no you can't just u-turn anywhere, but you explained that this was a Texas thing and how it work, thanks. There is a turn like that in North Little Rock to gain access to the access roads/ side streets. It is very disconcerting turning right and facing on coming traffic on my right, while making my u-turn! Then I have to merge right into traffic! Needless to say it is not my favorite intersection/ u-turn area.

[@susanobrien9917]

I didn't think I could love Lewis more but at around 22:06 when baby Archie is making noises and Lewis says "bless him" my heart just melted 🥰 how is he just so funny and adorable ❤️

[@marieneu264]

6:59 peanut butter M&M’s will always be my favorite!!! They’re in the orange bag!

[@kenbrown2808]

in some states, it is allowed to make a U-turn anywhere but where signs say can't, and in other states, you can't make a U-turn, unless a sign says you can. you have to know the unwritten rules to drive well in Los Angeles. the one I remember is if a person wants to emerge, and you are willing to allow it, you make eye contact with them.

[@avixxbus]

I'm from Wisconsin and I could probably count the amount of u-turns I have seen in person on one hand. When i visited family in Florida, it almost seemed like an expectation that you were going to have to u-turn at some point on those roads.

[@wendyl7906]

Regarding ice: Take a glass mug and put in into your freezer for a few hours/day and then pour a drink into it. (best way to drink Root beer).

[@Keepithonest7]

Frosty mug

[@TheValwood]

Best way to serve Root Beer is with a huge scoop of ice cream in it.

[@tabatha5853]

Hotels usually have one ice machine on each floor not in every room. There’s a a ice bucket in your room and you have to fill it up at the ice machine.

[@LuvScorpio]

A lot of us in the US like to buy food in bulk because we have families, some have large families, or we like to meal prep for the week. You're thinking like a single person. Of course, if you don't have kids/family to buy for, you wouldn't buy larger quantities. There are plenty of options for whatever lifestyle you have 😊

[@TexasRose50]

It’s just my hubby and I but I have to buy huge amounts of fruit because he loves the smoothies I make. I clean and divide the fruit into smaller bags and put them in the freezer. They are ready to go when I need them. Also, I have a back problem and have to use a cane. I like to buy in bulk so I don’t have to shop that often. Walking around the store is so hard on me. I usually only buy as much at a time that I can load and unload. Btw, my hubby is bed bound and is unable to help. Anyway, sometimes there more than one reason to get the big quantities. But thank God I have the storage space!

[@monicah4123]

In Michigan we have what is commonly known as a “Michigan Left” . This is where you pass the intersection and make a u-turn using the precreated u-turn lane between the two directions of traffic and drive back to the intersection to then make a right turn onto the street to which you previously could not turn left

[@KKtedeum]

Is known as the Michigan turn or Michigan u-turn.

[@annamariavalatka636]

Yes we can

[@Carib9408]

Some highways have designated u-turn areas. It’s not like you just make the u-turn in the middle of the highway. Some, you’ll have to completely exit into a town/city then find your way back.

[@BrLoc]

We are super big on adhering to The American Disability Act so you'll see elevators (lifts) in places you might never see them anywhere else. But parents with babies are welcome to use them too. Coffee M&M's would be like dark chocolate with just a hint of coffee. Most people that buy the bigger cereal boxes have younger kids at home. They can plow through some cereal let me tell you. And God NO you can't U-Turn just anywhere. It has to be clearly marked. It's not the size of the roads that allow a U-Turn it's the city. Does the city think it's safe? Yes, No. It's a safety issue. Consider how many idiots can't even figure out a roundabout would you want them turning in front of other traffic?

[@johnson6099]

Please don't insult others that may not be used to roundabouts. There are many places where they are uncommon or don't exist.

[@davidbryan4732]

It's so funny seeing the Beesley commenting on your reaction to their reaction. I just love them (especially Millie)

[@DianeCasanova]

It's disheartening that the rest of the world is not ADA complient.

[@Brenda-f9y]

As someone who was born paralyzed from the waist down I completely agree!

[@neutrino78x]

well, obviously we are the only country that has the ADA specifically, but surely other G7 nations have similar laws. I would have to look it up. 🙂 ok yeah here you go, "Yes, the United Kingdom's Equality Act 2010 is the closest equivalent to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ". 🙂

[@Knightowl1980]

It’s one of the most signature pieces of legislation this country has ever done. Other countries infrastructure is so old there’s just not a realistic way to retro fit it

[@neutrino78x]

@@Knightowl1980 "Other countries infrastructure is so old there’s just not a realistic way to retro fit it" Yeah, that could be. There is a British version of the ADA though, it seems. In many cases, it's the case that they probably can't comply without destroying a 500 year old building 😲

[@kenbrown2808]

@@neutrino78x exactly. They did an impressive job of creating mobility equipment for their wwI and II veterans, but there's only so much you can do to retrofit elevators to untouchably historic buildings.

[@SASkinPro]

Texan in London currently and my mind has been blown by some of the differences. 1. It doesn’t seem more than 20% of places are handicapped accessible. Taxis are though. It seems like a newer law where the taxis have to be able to fit a whole wheelchair. Sidewalks are very uneven. Elevators are hard to come by. As you walk everywhere, you don’t see benches to sit on. Do British people never need to rest or tie their shoes or find something in their bag? The tube stations seem to all have stairs. Even if there’s an escalator, once you ride it down, you have to go back up stairs to exit. 2. I’m dying without ice. Finally I started ordering an entire ice bucket from room service. I load it in my Stanley and try to conserve it.

[@dianareddell1496]

The ice thing…I learned to put a squeeze of lemon in my soda to make it more refreshing without ice (or with that ONE cube I received along with a disapproving look)

[@suedworshak5333]

Oh gosh, I noticed all these points in Japan too! Where were the public benches? There were none. Even in the parks I had to sit on the ground resting on a tree!

[@csailer2353]

My cereal has never gone stale and I’ve sometimes had it for months. I also don’t use a plastic container for it. I simply roll/fold the plastic bag over on itself a few times after I open it. I thought everyone did this. Leaving it open to air is what makes it stale.

[@JIMBEARRI]

Yes, Lewis : Choice of Coffee Nut or Caramel Cold Brew M&Ms.

[@LuvScorpio]

Someone sent him Caramel Cold Brew M&Ms in a care package. I don't know why he's acting like he's never heard of this before. Maybe he forgot 😂

[@shawnwade302]

In regards to the big boxes of cereal.. bigger boxes of cereal are very handy for bigger families. My family is myself and my wife and my three kids. We eat the normal amount of cereal a person would it just lasts longer with the five people in our house.

[@JC-es5un]

As far as cereal, at least in our house, we have plastic cereal keepers. You put the cereal in them, and one side of the lid lifts up and you can pour the cereal out. It keeps the cereal pretty much airtight and helps it last longer.

[@brl0522]

The rule is, if there is no “no turn on red” sign, you’re allowed to make a right on red

[@TheBaldr]

Almost the same for U-turns, some states U-turns are illegal, but not most. Where U-turn are legal you can at most intersections if it safe, there is no right turning traffic and no "No U-turn"/"no Left Turn" sign.

[@rocky8758]

After stop.

[@daricetaylor786]

Depending on the State.

[@kelliefish6259]

No U Turns on the Freeway.😬😄🇺🇲

[@TheBaldr]

Depends. Interstates are a definite no, but there are spots on the US and State highway systems.

[@georgemetz7277]

Currently my favorite M&Ms are the caramel ones. Coffee I wasn't aware of until now. Yep, they have coffee flavored, I'll be looking for it!

[@markmartineau1015]

Locally we now have an orange cream m&m that tastes like a creamsicle.

[@beckygrant2258]

Most states allow you to make a right hand turn on a red light, AFTER STOPPING FIRST. Keep in mind, we drive on the right side of the road, here. So if you need to make a right hand turn, and the light is red…get into the right lane, stop and check for cross traffic. If there is no cross traffic, you can proceed to take a right hand turn. Most people don’t know this, but many states also allow you to make a left hand turn on red, IF you stop first to check for cross traffic and are turning onto a one-way road. Meaning, the cross road is a one-way road. You must get into the left lane, stop, check traffic…if all clear, then proceed to turn left…but you must turn into the far left lane of a one way road, ONLY, before changing lanes.

[@indiaandrews6996]

If it is posted no right on red and no u turn you cannot turn. A lot of u turns are at a protected turn light, you have to wait for the arrow to turn green. On the freeway where it is a divided highway, you are supposed to exit the freeway and return to the freeway using the other on ramp. I live outside of Los Angeles, you have to be pushier and hit the gas pedal harder without running into the person ahead of you. I drive to Valencia or Bakersfield whenever I can avoid shopping in Los Angeles. If you don’t like a lot of ice in your drink, ask the waiter for light ice.

[@TheBaldr]

Some State highways/US highways have specific spots exactly for U-turns with signs(at least here in North Carolina) HOWEVER on Interstates, No U-turns are usually allowed. There are some places on an Interstate for service and law enforcement to U-turn, but a normal person shouldn't use them and there are signs forbidding it.

[@annfrost3323]

There is a Federal Law that mandates that all commercial, government, private businesses, transportation and public places must have facilities for physically disabled people including parking, sidewalks, elevators and for blind and deaf people too.

[@GoddessFourWinds]

And a bathroom area fit for wheelchairs and toilets and bars on the walls for easy accessibility.

[@sandraglassner9618]

Unless its grandfather in which building was made before they required it to be built that way.

[@claregale9011]

There are these facilities 8n the uk maybe not everywhere bit we have older cities and older buildings

[@toda2638]

@@claregale9011 Many parts of the US have buildings that are hundreds of years older than the law requiring access accommodations. The way the US has addressed that is to require buildings to provide access accommodations when renovating, if at all possible. For example, I went to a university that was founded in the early 1800's, and several of the classroom buildings dated to that original founding. As the university renovated them, they had to file plans to make them accessible, or request an exemption if they could not be made accessible. For most buildings, they could find a way to make them at least partially accessible (though not always fully), and so if a class was scheduled in a part of a building that wasn't accessible, and a student or staff member needed accommodations for that class, they could file a form to have the class moved to an accessible room. And accommodations were not always full-on elevators or such like you're thinking. They did many interesting things like using mini-lifts to overcome stairs that couldn't accommodate a ramp in buildings that couldn't accommodate a full-access elevator, digging to ground level and installing new level entrances in what was previously a basement, and other "out of the box" thinking that allowed very old building to become accessible. Not necessarily cheap, but despite what is being spouted at the RNC right now, including people makes us stronger. Just because your legs or back or whatever don't work in a "standard" way doesn't mean your mind is dull, and universities should absolutely provide access to everyone who is ready, willing, and able to learn, grow, and better society!

[@kenbrown2808]

I learned to drink my soda at cellar temperature, because I had my brother in law's family living with us for a while, and if I kept my soda in the fridge, I'd find 6-8 half empty sodas a day left out, unfinished.

[@spaceshiplewis]

Was you Brother In-Law Eddie from national Lampoon?

[@m.r.2848]

😂. just get a mini fridge

[@kenbrown2808]

@@m.r.2848 how would that keep the soda at room temperature, so other people wouldn't be tempted to drink it?

[@OkiePeg411]

I love the public transportation in Galveston, Texas!!! There are sceduled trolleys from surf-side to the strand and it goes through the hustoric homes district. Also, part of the highway system is the ferry from Galveston to Bolivar Peninsula. Its like a tiny cruise!!!

[@wolfca22]

Here in Huntington Beach. We have streets with 5 to 6 lanes going both ways.

[@kita6707]

Large bags of food - larger families and parties. There are so many occasions which call for large quantities of things. Examples from my own life, where I was asked to bring something to share, or needed a lot: family reunions, potluck dinners, school parties, parent meetings, Girl Scout events, picnics, birthday parties, sporting events, field trips…on and on!

[@msp9810]

We have large quantities & smaller quantities & individual fruits. For instance I'm single and live by myself so if i get oranges of apples, i get a smaller bag or just buy 2-3 individual apples. But when I grew up family of 10 we bought big quantities of everything. You can't U-turn on the interstate. In LA take public transportation

[@MonoElm]

The Americans With Disabilities Act really revolutionized accessibility in the US. That obviously makes it easier for disabled people to get to and from places, but it also really helps with couples who have babies. That's one area that we clearly do better on than most of the world.

[@claregale9011]

You do get disabled access in other parts of the world but remember how old other countries are and there buildings . America is a new country with new buildings

[@cherylflam3250]

@@claregale9011But in America older buildings have had to comply with the law. Wider aisles, bathroom entrances and stalls enlarged for wheelchairs.

[@claregale9011]

I get you but old to you is young to us , my local towns been around for 500 yrs it's got a lot of listed buildings that are protected we build around them but we have limited space to do so . We dovhave lifts ( elevators) in New buildings obviously and pavements that have easy access for wheelchairs plus disabled parking , doors in easy reach with disabled buttons . It's not like there is nothing . 🙂

[@claregale9011]

@@cherylflam3250 And we do have disabled toilets .

[@BoogeyManXX]

In NYC, you can't turn on red unless there's a sign that says you can.

[@creinicke1000]

I guess each state is different.. onky thing I've seen are a few signs saying "No Turn".. but only a few spots that for some traffic reason the folks turning make it dangerous..but 90 percent of the streets are OK to turn.. and do U turns.

[@TheSulross]

In my state there is right turn on red and left turn on blinking yellow - when on-coming traffic permits the turn, of course

[@jishani1]

In NYC, just give up.

[@BoogeyManXX]

@@jishani1 NYC was once so awesome. Staten Island was the easy level, Brooklyn was medium, Manhattan was hard. I never really drove in Queens or the Bronx though, do idk about her. SOOOO fun! I want my NYC back :)

[@beckygrant2258]

If you live in a city, in a small apartment, like in NYC, and you use mostly public transit or walk to get around, you may buy food for only a couple days at a time. If you live in a house, you will most often buy food for a whole week. Many people have a big refrigerator/freezer combination. A lot of people also have an extra freezer or maybe even a second refrigerator in their basement or garage to store food. People like to buy when certain items are on sale or they buy certain items in bulk to save money. So extra food storage areas in your home allows you to save money and save driving trips to the grocery store. Many folks invest in pantry storage containers to keep all their food very organized. Since we tend to spend more time at work and in our cars, we just want to come home and be able to quickly put dinner together so we can relax in front of our wide screen tv’s with 450 channel options and 5-10 streaming services. LOL. I’m kidding, sort of, but not really. We don’t all subscribe to all that…but we all can if we want to.

[@sharians-bluesky]

It is 95° in Atlanta, GA today 🥵. I just got from Key West, FL. I almost passed out twice 😳 😅.

[@veronica978]

The best thing you can do is ask a local, your server. Most Americans are friendly and we talk to everyone.

[@HeadR47]

Texas has a u turn lane at each overpass so that you don't have to sit at the light and go through the intersection to turn around. I think that is what they were talking about.

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

The American Disabilities Act was passed in July 1990 and has thus required any business or public assessible establishment able to handle wheel chairs. This could include elevators, switch-back ramps, or just little sloped spots cut into street curbs that allow wheel chairs or strollers to get past these obstacles will a fair amount of ease.

[@magnus966]

No U turns on the interstate or the freeways there's usually guard rails in the middle

[@scucci]

There are those little cut throughs for emergency vehicles... but you can never see them coming up. I got to use them a couple of times because of wrecks, but even then it felt REALLY weird using them even though the cops were waving us through them.

[@kristins9633]

For the food size and preservation, we have larger refrigerators. Normally I only put half the bag of oranges or apples into the fruit bowl, the other half goes into the fruit drawer in the fridge. Refill as needed to keep it fresh. Similarly we freeze berries ourselves a lot for smoothies or in muffin mix. It can be annoying when you are single and the only sizes in stock are huge

[@a00141799]

One thing that definitely contributes to why packaging of items are generally bigger is that we just have more room in out refrigerators, pantries and cabinets to store things and thus make fewer trips to the stores. Most of us drive cars to the supermarkets and therefore it is easier to transport those items from the shops to our houses so we can buy more per visit. Its quite evident that our consumer cultures have developed in their own unique ways because of some big differences in our two countries. Ours around covering distances and space. Hence, the cars, drive through (everything), big roads, big cars and even the fast food. I remember my great grandfather talking about traveling around Texas back in the 20's and 30's and how he had to carry a lot of his own food because there weren't always reliable places to get food when you were far from home. I can easily see how this could lead to many people opening small restaurants to offer food to travelers and those restaurants later become fast food chains and later with the proliferation of cars and car culture, the drive through's and other conveniences built around cars. Honestly the development and evolution our two cultures all makes sense given our unique circumstances.

[@nicthemickatx]

I died when Lewis said "ahhh....i love m&ms...." whilst looking burnt to a crisp. I just thought "that's me. That's what i look like".

[@marieneu264]

18:22 hotels have ice machines on every single floor

[@OkiePeg411]

In the US , especially at fast food restaurants, you fill your cup up with ice because you can get as many refills as you want anyway... I also refill as I'm leaving. So, more ice doesn't mean you aren't getting less value. Also, more ice will actually keep the drink colder for longer.

[@AC-ni4gt]

Ice machines in hotels are useful when you are in the blazing hot summer needing to beat the heat or have an all-night party and need all that ice.

[@meowcenary6969]

If you don't like a lot of ice you can ask for light or no ice in your drinks when going out.

[@katiebwheeler]

And Actually, almost 3 UK'S can fit inside Texas... (2.8)

[@vintagedesignman]

7 in Alaska

[@70lonebear]

I have seen this question in many reaction videos about Americans and the size of their food packs in stores. Americans buy foods that can be stored in bulk. For example, we buy the giant pack of breakfast cereal, but when we get it home, we open it and put it in containers that keep it from getting stale quickly. We buy many foods in bulk. This is why you see the large pantries in American homes. We also store foods in airtight bags in our basements or garages.

[@mikeg.4211]

The public transportation in the big cities (especially the three biggest, New York City, Chicago and LA, as well as San Francisco) is excellent.

[@scottmenze2704]

I wouldn't say excellent compared to Europe, but it is existent. The best public transit in America IMO are Atlanta, DC, and NYC. Chicago and Boston are fine during their operating hours, but they close. I can't tell you how many times my red-eye flight wasn't within their operating hours

[@Goldenself]

Californian here with 20 years of driving experience. You can legally U-turn only at a lighted intersection, and only when it's safe. It's like a longer left turn. As for right turns on red lights, legal unless a sign says otherwise, as long as there's no car coming soon.

[@thatonearoace]

Editing as I continue through the video: As someone from the US, I’d say we tend to keep things longer (or at least my family does). My cereal lasts 2 maybe 3 months (Fruit going bad is why they tend to be in smaller containers. Why would you buy enough raspberries for 2 months if it’s going to go bad the same month) Also on driving, (different states may have different laws, my state may not match the experience of other states) we have a lot of case-specific rules. You can (if you want, it’s not mandatory but people behind you may be annoyed) turn on red BUT the road must be relatively clear (no cars being cut off, no pedestrians waiting to cross) and you can only turn right. No left turns on red. U-turns are (I believe) only allowed in areas where it is marked. I have never seen a U-turn on the freeway, I’ve always been told “keep going if you miss your exit” but maybe it’s state dependent? We have a lot of entitled drivers, sorry. Public transport sucks because (I may be misinformed) a car company (or multiple) bought up a lot of public transportation companies and then drove them into the ground to sell more cars. I’d say a lot of people are in favor of public transport, but we have a lot of issues and public transport is fairly low down on our priorities. I also quickly looked it up, and the others reason were lobbying against it and the fact that people look(ed) at public transportation as the “poor man’s transportation” and considering that we prioritize hiding the issue of homelessness over fixing homelessness, I’d say the answer makes complete sense

[@shawnwade302]

In many states there are instances where you can take a left turn on a red light in the United States.

[@shawnwade302]

In Iowa, a motorist can make a left turn after stopping at a red light only from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Of course, drivers who make a left turn at a red light must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles lawfully using the intersection

[@neutrino78x]

We call it "public transit" here in the USA, and the major cities have extensive public transit. If you live in a small town in the middle of nowhere obviously it's not going to have a subway lol. But even in Texas, the major cities in the Texas Triangle all have lots of buses and trains etc., and my own region, "Silicon Valley" which is part of "San Francisco Bay Area" also has excellent transit. I'm 46 and I don't know how to drive. 🙂

[@thatonearoace]

@@neutrino78x My area calls it “public transport” so I don’t think that’s a country wide thing (kinda like soda vs pop I think? I remember having that debate a few times back in school) although my entire state’s public transport is seriously bad, (we don’t have two trash cities for nothing!) and the areas around my state don’t seem to be doing well either (granted I do live up north and haven’t been to the south very often nor for longer than a week and only in one area each time). I’ve seen a few cities where it’s okay-ish but those have been (in my experience) the exceptions, not the norm

[@neutrino78x]

@@thatonearoace "My area calls it “public transport” " What area would that be? Not the coasts. "public transport" is a British phrase, man. We do say "public transportation" maybe you're thinking of that. "although my entire state’s public transport is seriously bad, " Red state I take it. Yeah, come out here to the blue areas, we have the world class public transit here. 🙂

[@ssjwes572]

17:20 right? I have to put my soda in the freezer for 30 min before I open it. That perfect temp right before freezing is the best way to drink them. When you go on tours at soda factories they serve you the soda at these cold temps. They tell you it's the best way to drink them.

[@AC-ni4gt]

American Disability Act (ADA) is a policy and rule set in stone to help those not just with wheelchairs to get around but also others with disabilities or a handicap of sorts. Like if you have a broken leg and need to walk around with crutches and a cast, the same law is beneficial. Yes it can be useful. I actually had to even use the "Wheelchair Accessible" parking spot in a car park so it be easier for me when I was wearing a boot on a leg.

[@Meg0307]

We have smaller boxes of cereal as well as the big boxes. So if someone doesn't need or want the giant box because it might go stale, they jusy buy the smaller ones. We dont only have big, large sizes of items. Most of our food and products come in multiple sizes, but people are generally shocked at the large ones.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

Coffee M&Ms are so nice.

[@wstuart]

About walking 30 minutes... They were in San Francisco. The 30 minute walk, unless it is raining, would more likely be too cold! In fact, I bet they had light jackets with them. It stays between about 15C-20C in the summer in SF. Heat is not a problem. 30 minute walk in LA, Las Vegas, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Chicago...yeah, that would be rough.

[@OkiePeg411]

I'm from Oklahoma where it gets insanely hot in August. My sister, cousin and I went to San Francisco in late August and had to buy sweat shirts there!!

[@wstuart]

@@OkiePeg411 June in SF: "Get your coats kids! We're going to the beach!"

[@bob_._.]

U-turns aren't legal everywhere, or maybe even most places; they must have got just lucky with where they travelled. There are periodic crossovers on freeways but they are for emergency vehicles only.

[@OkiePeg411]

Look up "Texas Turn Around"... I think that's what they were talking about... when they visited Texas.

[@zapler01]

The craziest and frequently unknown driving maneuver is if you're on a one way street in the left lane and the road ahead of you is also a one way going to your left, then unless posted, you can make a left hand turn even when the light is red lol

[@susanobrien9917]

LEWIS!!! I know you do not usually respond on utube (I'm too old for all the other socials🤣) but only 5k away from 200🎉🎉🎉 someone else I follow has been active for almost 10 years and he happy to be getting close to 100k I have following you since only around 14k and can't wait to celebrate your 200th 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@shawnbflannigan]

Living in LA you have to plan when to travel if possible. For commute hours, sometimes you can leave 15-30 minutes earlier or later and it’ll make a huge difference with traffic. Most Angelenos know soooo many tricks to get around it all. Otherwise, you can’t be upright about it. Surrender yourself, turn up the music, sing along and you’ll get there sooner or later. As for ice, most of the country is land locked, hot and humid so ice makes a huge difference.

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

You can't dk a U-turn on the freeway, because it's a divided highway. You can do a U-turn only in some places, but not in others. It would be dangerous in a lot of places.

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

Some of those U-turns are for police.

[@markmartineau1015]

And if they are for emergency vehicles they are generally posted as no u-turns.

[@bryn494]

Shopping :D In the (60's) UK Mum would send me to the village shops to get whatever she planned for dinner; dairy was delivered daily, baked goods twice weekly and a mobile grocery came around once a week with less delicate vegetables, canned goods and other staples. Refrigeration wasn't really needed and a coal fire provided heat and hot water. Now (PA, USA) I shop every three weeks because my nearest store's 4 miles away, before it opened the nearest was 6.5 miles away. At one point I had three fridges and a deep freezer, I have no A/C, wood stoves and a gas furnace provide heat and hot water (no furnace 2 years ago; -12F). Worlds apart yet somehow still the same :)

[@smegypsiren]

It get mentally exhausting having too many options. I used to just stand in the shampoo isle in Walmart like a deer in headlights 😳 No uturns on the freeway just city streets. Now rurul highways you can. Traffic in LA is a nightmare

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

Remember we have a load of preservatives in our foods besides fruits and vegetables of course but they have pesticides so you have to wash them thoroughly. We also have containers that seal to keep things like cereal and chips and pasta fresh.

[@johnl5316]

I always ask for 'No ice, please'.

[@Keepithonest7]

Same

[@deniseduncan5325]

I live close to one of the largest national rehabilitation centers in the USA for people that are wheelchair bound and learning to become independent, so in our surrounding neighborhood every corner has a small ramp like a driveway for them to go up or down to access the sidewalks. It is great growing up around here because it’s also used for kids on their bikes and people with strollers.

[@conniea4594]

They didn’t make this to be BABY FRIENDLY…but HANDICAPPED friendly/ready.

[@spurmarks]

They even have M&M stores with nothing but different types of M&Ms. You can buy all red or amounts of your favorite colors. They even make personalized ones. You could have L3WG on them!

[@XtremelyRavenclaw]

You would not like LA. Trust me 😂

[@krisschobelock4973]

It's so baby friendly because strollers (prams) have the same access as the handicap do!! Which means by law businesses, hotels (public buildings) have to be wheelchair accessible which obviously makes it also VERY stroller accessible and it is quite convenient and helpful!! We love our handicap and of course our babies!! LOL If you have 2-3 kids - doesn't it make sense to buy a large box of cereal??? We also sell smaller size boxes for sure! We have a lot more storage from what I've seen in our fridge/freezer and also shelving - - so we buy for 2 weeks to a month at a time for groceries a lot of the time!!

[@bridgelaf]

She is likely talking about the Texas Turnaround where in Texas there are frequent built in U-Turns in the interstate system.

[@williamgyles4015]

The general rule for right turns , right turn on Red after stop when clear, unless a sign says no turn on red, u- turns are generally allowed at intersections in the left turn lane on green, unless a sign signifies otherwise, it is never legal to just whip a uie in the middle of the road

[@azrigal87]

We have designated u turn lanes lol. We also are allowed to u turn from the left turn lane when we get the green arrow signifying to go, UNLESS there is a sign saying they aren’t allowed. There are SOME smaller 2-4 lane highways that have u turn accessibility but on major highways if you miss an exit you’re def gonna have to get off the next exit and get back on the highway. And yes the vast majority of intersections allow you to turn right when the lights red(nothing else that’s not a right turn) unless there’s a sign saying you “no turn on red”.

[@beckygrant2258]

In many of the freeways, there is a u-turn lane. If you accidentally pass up your exit, you can go to the next exit, stay in the left lane and there will be a dedicated u-turn lane.

[@LebronPhoto1]

In most states, you can make u turns from the left lane or turn on red after stopping from the right lane if there isn't a sign that says you can't. On interstates, you must exit and take the ramp for the opposite direction if you want to turn around.

[@donneverae3050]

I love reading the comments to your videos, I learn so much about my own country that way. As to turns on red lights, here in my (Western) state, you ca turn left on red if your the first car in the left turn lane. You pull into the intersection and when the light turns red, you have the right-of-way to make a left turn before any of the other cars who have the green light.

[@ssjwes572]

11:30 we make space everywhere so you can U turn, lanes dedicated for the U turn everywhere on every type of road. In Texas we have a u turn lane for freeways, just take the next exit and at the next light and underpass there will be a lane with no light going underneath the freeway so you can turn around and go back on the freeway going the other direction.

[@michelewood925]

Right turn on red is just like a stop sign. You stop and look before you go. You can also left turn on red onto a one way going the same direction.