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Have cup of Joe? Have a taste of Colombia!

For millions of people all over the world, the day doesn’t start until the first cup of coffee has been…

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From Bollywood to the World – 5 Things You May Not Know India Contributed to the World

India is the seventh largest country in the world and is also the second most populous. It may not be…

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Raise Your Glass and Say Cheers! Saludi! or Yasas!

Raise your glass and say Cheers! Saying a few good words is a practice that is known all over the…

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Wearing Green on St. Patrick’s Day

Millions of people with Irish ancestry around the world will once again celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick, one…

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What is Behind the Ides of March?

The Ides of March corresponds to March 15 according to the Roman calendar. In Latin it is called “Idus Martiae”…

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I Have Dream: The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lives on

There was a time when racial equality was not the norm. At a time when it was a struggle for…

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Favorite Desserts from Around the World

Everyone loves a good dessert, even if you don’t have a sweet tooth. All around the world, different cultures have…

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Wearing Martenitsa – A Bulgarian tradition to welcome spring

Springtime is here! All over the world, various springtime customs and ceremonies are done to mark the end of winter,…

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Jeongwol Daeboreum: Jejudo’s Fire Festival

For three days each year, during the first full moon after the lunar New Year in the Korean calendar, a…

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International Women’s Day 2013: The Gender Agenda for Equality

The International Working Women’s Day, now known as International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on the 8th of March. The…

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Makha Bucha: Commemorating the Teachings of Buddha

Two events occurred during the full moon on the last month of the lunar calendar. One is the impromptu ordination…

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Better Multitasking Skills – One of the benefits of being bilingual

In today’s times, being bilingual is certainly an advantage. It helps open up other opportunities, especially in terms of career…

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