You've probably noticed that many public toilet doors don't actually touch the floor. While public conveniences differ around the globe, the raised door is something that often baffles US tourists.

Walk into any public restroom, whether it’s inside a mall, airport, hospital, or office building, and you’ll notice one thing almost instantly: the toilet stall doors never touch the floor. For years, ...

If you’ve ever been in a public bathroom with a curious child who’s waiting for her mom to come out of a stall, you’ll know the gap between the door and the floor is a huge inconvenience. While that ...