The History of the Kaftan
Summer is the time for ice cream, sun, and swimsuits. But if you’ve been paying attention to style trends the past few years, you may have noticed the emergence of...
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Cats in Ancient Egypt: 6 Fascinating Facts
The internet is rife with cats: cat videos, cat memes, there are even celebrity cats! But if you think that modern folks are cat-crazy you should have been around in...
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The True Meaning of Aloha
Think of Hawaii and what comes to mind? Beaches, ukuleles, and...aloha! Aloha is practically synonymous with Hawaii: tourists on the islands might be tickled to find the word everywhere, from...
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5 Common English Words From Other Languages: Foods
Cultures borrow and exchange ideas, art, and –you guessed it-words! The English language is full of terms that are adapted or borrowed directly from other countries and cultures. Check out...
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Sky High: A Bengali Folktale
Years ago, the sky was very close to earth – so close you could stand on a stool and touch it. On the horizon, where the sky seemed to...
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Thoughts of the Week: Proverbs on Gratitude
Current research on gratitude is proving what many cultures have known all along: gratitude is physically and emotionally good for us. Science has shown that people who have gratitude benefit...
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Aztec Gods
They may not be common household names, but the gods of Aztec mythology are a colorful lot, giving us an insight into a complex and great civilization. The Aztecs' polytheistic...
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The Great River Dragons- A Chinese Folktale
Eons ago, no lakes or rivers flowed upon earth. There was only the great Eastern Sea, within which lived four dragons: Yellow Dragon, Black Dragon, Pearl Dragon and Long Dragon....
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