12 Shocking Facts About Germany That You Have Never Heard Before

Germany, a nexus of innovation and tradition in the heart of Europe, is home to a tapestry of captivating secrets. Today, join us as we unravel 12 shocking facts that will undoubtedly broaden your understanding of this European powerhouse. From unconventional customs to astonishing technological feats, this exploration will guide you through the lesser-known facets of Germany, offering a fresh perspective that goes beyond the ordinary. So, let's delve into the enigmatic world of Germany and discover a side you've never encountered before!

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12 Shocking Facts About Germany That You Have Never Heard Before

[Shakkxx]

In Germany it is legal to drink beer and wine at the age of 14, but only with a legal Guardian. At the age of 16 you could buy it for your own. Have a nice day.

[juliettpapa]

As a german I'm totally shocked now.

But I must say that I like all of these shocking facts and dont want to change a single one.

[stephanseidel]

Prison escape itself is indeed legal for the mentioned reasons. However, every damage or violence against people is illegal anyway and so if you break a window and kick somebody out of your way during your escape, you will be additionally charged for damage of property and mayhem.

[gerwinfriedrichs]

Germany has the highest smart phone usage in the world? You've got to be kidding. Anybody in Southeast Asia or the Fareast will overtake any European smart phone user. I am German and I used to live in Asia until just a few years ago.

[winniduesseldorf]

As a German I have to thank you for that very informative and friendly video.

Fact aside: You forgot PORSCHE sportcars and its joint venture with HARLEY-DAVIDSON to develop the V-ROD engine. It was tested in the famous "Dusseldorf-Test", performed with a sample engine on the Autobahn, from the fascility of PORSCHE in Weissach to my hometown. What an honour!
In discovery channel you find the video: "Birth of V-Rod", mentioned up from min 32:00

Autobahn: Whats about the myth of fast driving, only the fact that car producers have to fullfill the requirements of extreme capability steering systems for car savety, the brakes are from another universe. According to the physics, the mass by a half multiplicated with the speed by the power of 2, shows, that a brake for double speed mut be 4 times stronger!

In the real ordinary life you go with your Mercedes in a residential area with a legal limt of 30 km/h and you have brakes and safety sytems, that could easily land a private jet.
In Germany, on one billion km we have 1 fatal accident. In the United States the figuere is 5 times higher, by a speed limit 55 mp/h or 88 km/h on the highways.

Greetings from Düsseldorf (DUS) Germany

[inoid]

Germany's strategic position at the heart of Europe has played a crucial role in its historical success. Its geographical location facilitated the flow of trade and knowledge streams from all across Europe and beyond. As a crossroads of major trade routes, Germany greatly benefited from its proximity to various European markets and cultures. These external factors – the central geography and the resultant trade relationships – have significantly contributed to making Germany one of the economically and scientifically leading countries in Europe

[davelorenz]

Went there twenty years ago to visit the country my grandfather came from. Found it to be a great place. Much cleaner than Italy and the gregariousness of the people (unlike the French )was much appreciated. Would like to go back again but the long flight keeps me from going.

[michaelst.]

Nice video. not sure the facts are really shocking, but hopefully interesting.
1 addition, not only invented Rudolf Diesel the Diesel engine, but also Nicolaus August Otto the Otto engine and Felix Wankel the Wankel engine, so nearly all cars today which are using a combustion engine are based on these German inventions.

[hbendzulla]

I’m a ex German, but the picture description of Germany is, the best ever. Congratulations. I couldn’t pick on anything that would be over or under described.

[edenhundsdoerfer]

I love Germany 🇩🇪 forever and indeed a fascinating country rich in cultures and many more!❤️❤️❤️

[axell]

The legal drinking age is pretty much always shown wrong on the internet.
16 is the age you can drink beer and wine in public without supervision from your parents. It also means you can buy them.
14 is the legal drinking age for children to drink beer and wine in public under the supervision of their parents.
There is NO legal limit on how old you have to be to drink in private though, its entirely up to the parents. You could be 12 if they allow it.

[Adrian-mjis]

My friends found it strange that, while they studied French, l studied German! In my study of German language, l learned about Goethe and Stauffenberg. What a wonderful people these Germans are!

[horstschoninger]

Lived 50 years in Germany. My engineer and architect certificate was about $1, 000.--. Did 20 years in total in schools. Got all the tax breaks to 0 and all the free or discounted rides and movies etc. Health insurance all the time. 6 weeks paid vacation. Many paid Holidays. Good food. Moved to South Texas about the warm climate; Had problems with my hips and back. Now I am ok. When you like to visit Germany go to the south part of Germany. Good destination is Munich. Close to the alps and lakes best food, beautiful city friendly and no problem about your color and from where you came, etc. Many people speak English. You will not have problems with English as a tourist. High school is like an elementary school. Everybody will help you when you run in a problem. The Polce will help you were ever they can do, too. Book a flight and rental car from the US. Is much cheaper to do. Best month is September and October. You have more constant weather. You will never strand in Germany.

[DBEdwards]

I visited Munich in the 1980s. I loved it. The family I stayed with were very kind to me. I was working in Switzerland at the time. The food was fabulous. The biergartens superb. I should like to go back

[strauchs]

I love my country. It's still amazing but we have our own fairly huge problems.

[nettcologne]

What a friendly and informative video, thanks a lot. However, beer and sausage were described, but I miss the bread culture with its up to 3, 000 varieties and why there are so many variations where other countries almost only know white bread. The car was also invented in Germany and of course should have been mentioned too.

[peterebel]

Yes, there are some different tribes of sausages in Germany.
But you get by far more kinds of bread to accompany any sausage.

[embreis]

in conclusion: you got clickbaited by a woman in the thumbnail and an outrageous claim in the title only to listen to an average male American who crams 2000yrs of German history into the first 3mins and then proceeds to list twelve 'shocking' facts. the 'shock' is felt only when you lived your entire life in a bubble deep within the US as topics like 'legal drinking age is 16' or 'prison escape is not iillegal' don't raise an eyebrow in many parts of the world.
there are many more 'shocking' things legal in Germany compared to the US. the _age of consent_ is set at 14! federal judges at the supreme court sit for *one 12yr term* and they retire compulsory at the age of 68! no life tenure and deciding over the fate of the country in their eighties (or maybe even nineties). what an absurd notion for Germans.
some other things may be shocking for Americans: every citizen is registered with the [local] government and they issue identity cards. since [local] governments know who resides within their borders they also use that as voter registry. they know who is entitled to vote and send letters to everyone ahead of elections to inform their citizens. they offer mail-in ballots without fuss and polling stations within easy reach. they even manage to announce the near final result within a few hours of closing the polling stations. voting day is always a Sunday so almost everyone should have the time to vote. funny side note: *every vote counts the same!* no gerrymandering, no voter suppression. the list could go and on.

[leopoldpoppenberger]

there are Absolut no chemicals in Beer . it is FOOD.

[daveking]

You forgot to mention the “Reinheitsgebot” literally translated, “the purity commandment” stating that only four ingredients are allowed in the making of beer. Not like in most other countries where you have a lot of chemicals in the making of beer..