More than 1.5 billion people are living in Africa and experts say that in the next decade that number will probably be close to 2 billion. There are more than 2000 languages that are used on this continent and that is the reason why it is hard for people who live there to successfully communicate […]
The practice of wearing a thin scarlet string popularly known as a Kabbalah bracelet as a kind of talisman is commonly associated with a Jewish folk custom to ward off any bad luck brought about by the evil eye. The tradition is commonly thought to be linked with religious forms of Judaism, but the practice […]
Up until the 18th century, things weren’t so bad for the faithful. Religions and rituals were revered, and matters of faith were considered paramount. All of that, however, was to change in the 19th century, when three thinkers would completely transform the way humans were supposed to look at things. And while the intellectual revolution […]
Looking Back and Learning The 21st century has afforded us all a chance to look back at our collective history and learn from our mistakes, atrocities, and triumphs. As Americans, our nation is far from being reproach, especially with regards to the very early days of colonization. In particular, the genocide of the Native Americans […]
There are so many reasons to travel: discovering new cultures, sampling exotic cuisines, scoping out gorgeous, historical scenery, and, of course, the opportunity to say that you’ve done it with someone from another country, in another country. If globe-trotting for the sake of sex isn’t in the cards for you anytime in the near future, […]
We poke a lot of fun at silly studies on The Frisky, but occasionally one comes along that’s actually interesting and insightful. Researchers at Harvard University have discovered that our experience of pain depends on whether we think someone caused the pain intentionally. Participants in the study were given electrical shocks and asked to rate […]
When the fiance of a woman in Florida died suddenly of cancer in January, his bride-to-be lost more than just her groom. She lost more than $800 in unreturned deposits from the venue she planned to hold her wedding reception. Blythe Carpenter was engaged to Jeffery Kallish last May and planned a big wedding bash […]
Tamil Nadu is known around the world for its magnificent festivals, bright skills, temples celebrations, outlined with rangolis, and a plethora of high-quality festival food. If you are a lover of these festivals, we are pleased to announce that we are going to present you with seven festivals of Tamil Nadu that can be a […]
People are different, so are the cultures and traditions. Quite simply, some things may seem very strange in the tradition of one nation, while for them, it’s completely normal, part of the tradition and something they would never give up. For example, in many European countries, there are various festivals, competitions, and fights that you […]
