In the United States, third molars are popularly known as "wisdom teeth." Here is what they are called in other countries:

• 20-year teeth in Turkey
• Mind teeth in Romania
• Love teeth in Korea
• Unknown-to-parent teeth in Japan

(Source: National Geographic )

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