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The Curious History of Germany’s Cuckoo Clocks

The Curious History of Germany’s Cuckoo Clocks

Few objects are as immediately associated with Germany’s Black Forest as the cuckoo clock. With its carved wooden case, swinging pendulum, pinecone-shaped weights, and little bird announcing the hour, it has become one of the most recognizable symbols of German craftsmanship. But the story behind the cuckoo clock is more complicated — and more interesting…

What Can You Buy in Germany That Would Be Hard to Find in the United States?

What Can You Buy in Germany That Would Be Hard to Find in the United States?

One of the things I find interesting about shopping in Germany is that some of the most interesting products are not souvenirs at all. They are ordinary things you might see in a supermarket, drugstore, bakery, or specialty shop without giving them a second thought. Some of the most interesting things to buy in Germany…

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