When the U.S. and Russia began joint space station operations aboard the Mir station, one of the startling findings was the enormous quantity of water the Ameri

When the U.S. and Russia began joint space station operations aboard the Mir station, one of the startling findings was the enormous quantity of water the American astronauts consumed compared to their Russian counterparts. I remember my first trips abroad to Europe and Asia and being baffled by how little water people drink or the tiny cups that they're served with. Among Americans, the South is especially known for even more to drink and eat, with larger portions and sweeter drinks. There's definitely some kind of huge cultural gap and is one of those weird subtle things that makes traveling interesting.