How much harder is it to become rich in Europe than in the USA?

If you start out not being rich, it's a lot easier to become rich in most European countries. Social mobility is higher in Europe, generally. The big factor there is "no tuition fees"—it's not …

Top stories for Long   How much harder is it to become rich in Europe than in the USA? Mats Andersson, Professional Translator English into Swedish (1991-present) • Answered August 22, 2019 If you start out not being rich, it's a lot easier to become rich in most European countries. Social mobility is higher in Europe, generally. The big factor there is "no tui... Read more » 538 84   What was the strangest way a criminal was caught? Bonnie Hankins, studied at Juneau Douglas High School • Answered November 2 This happened in the 90s in Anchorage, Alaska, towards the end of summer. 2 geniuses decided to rob the Key Bank during daylight hours at a time in the afternoon when rush ... Read more » 1.6K 21   Why is it mostly old people that go to seafood-based fast food restaurants? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered October 16 One day, around Christmas time, I went into Captain D's Seafood in Norfolk, VA. I went into the men's room and underneath the walls of the bathroom stall I spied a pair of w... Read more » 380 24   Is Vaseline good for your skin after a shower, or does it clog your pores? Luisa Fanzani, Skincare formulator and brand owner @ Luisa True Skincare • Answered January 8, 2022 Yes, vaseline a.k.a "wonder jelly" is a very effective remedy for dry skin and definitely okay to use after the shower. Vaseline (Petrolatum) forms a film on the skin that p... Read more » 109 7   When you are driving your car, how do you deal with the car behind you who insists on driving way too close to the back end of your car? If you had to suddenly hit your brakes for any reason, he would slam into your car. FritzS, former Fabrication (1980-2017) • Answered October 21 I write this as a joke, but a friend did this due to aggressive drivers. He had a small nozzle on the back of his car which you could not see, connected to a tube and pump,... Read more » 713 167   If there were an Oscar for "Best Line in a Hollywood Movie," which line would win it? Craig St Onge • Answered June 30 Clint Eastwood in The Outlaw Josey Wales. Clint is in a saloon and a bounty hunter walks in and says, I'm lookin for Josey Wales." Clint looks up from under the brim of his... Read more » 1.3K 165   Current tenant threw away my packed boxes 8 days after my lease ended. They said they didn't know whose boxes were left in the garage and they reported this to the landlord to have a garbage truck collect my stuff. Who is responsible for my loss? Eileen Wood, Real Estate Transaction Coordinator • Answered October 26 Current tenant threw away my packed boxes 8 days after my lease ended. They said they didn't know whose boxes were left in the garage and they reported this to the landlord... Read more » 2.4K 34   What is the simplest air travel tip people often overlook? Robert James, Kettlebell fan and distance runner. • Answered September 18 Flying on an empty stomach. The first thing people do after all the ruckus of checking in and getting out of immigration and customs is look for a place to eat, and I get it... Read more » 1.6K 143   If you had to pick the 10 most important songs in the history of rock music, what would they be, and why? Jerry Childs, Medicine, law, aerospace, military and music. Doctorate. • Answered November 1 I'll have a go: (1) Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets. It's largely regarded as the first popular rock and roll song (2) Johnny B Goode by Chuck Berry. Legen... Read more » 231 179   What is the weakness of British television? Steven Haddock, LL.B. degree, 25 years in litigation, administrative law, collections, bankrupty... • Answered November 18, 2019 In the United States, you get a "season". You make a "pilot" and, if someone likes it, they will order 13 episodes that you start producing right away in parallel with each... Read more » 2.9K 192   How common was corporal punishment in schools for you and your parents? Tim Rogers • Answered February 12 Growing up attending Grammar School in the UK it was common. Cane stripes on bare bottoms were a regular sight at shower time after gym. The Headmaster regularly carried th... Read more » 40 16   Have you ever seen someone being literally laughed out of a courtroom? Asked in Jokes, Humour & Funny stories 🤣😹🙈😆 • Answered by Charlie Rand • May 31 Several years ago, I was in court in North Carolina. At the time, cases were called alphabetically, by last name. One gentleman, let's call him Ben Jones (not his name but I... Read more » 2.1K 20 Read more in your feed

Never miss a story. Designed for readers on the go.

Missing out on Quora emails? Be sure to add us to your primary inbox. This email was sent by Quora (605 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please unsubscribe. https://www.quora.com