@cakelover different plumbing standards between North America and Europe. First time I went to London, I had to use the facilities at the airport. The toilet was on a raised platform and itself was taller than the ones here. It was literally like sitting on a throne, my feet were almost dangling(I'm 6'2") and the water-way, way, way below, looked like about a cups worth, but different look and feel aside, it was fine, lol. Here's a bit more on the matter.
https://brightlightsofamerica.com/2016/03/americas-weird-toilets/
https://brightlightsofamerica.com/2016/03/americas-weird-toilets/