Even in some of the densest cities in Europe, you’ll see clothes dangling from balconies, lines, and drying racks. This might seem like a rather benign observation — Europeans don’t buy as many dryers — but it’s become a cultural flashpoint online. The French have immunity to heart problems through alcoholism,” a Tweet cited in the article reads. Firstly, it seems a bit absurd to get worked up about dryers. Secondly (and more importantly), Europeans are simply correct: Line-drying clothes is better.

Source: New York Times May 11, 2023 15:17 UTC