Fun Facts About Poland
Polish sausages and its favorite son, Pope john Paul II, are probably the first things that come to mind when…
Endangered Languages in the United States
Language experts and other agencies, including UNESCO are one in being concerned about the fast disappearance of world languages. In…
Works of Art – The Decorated Manhole Covers of Japan
Most visitors coming to Japan look at the regular tourist destinations – nature trails, modern building, historical buildings, temples, churches,…
How Birthdays are Celebrated Around the World
Whether you are greeting Zorionak in Basque, feliz cumpleanos in Spain, biba kumpianos in Chamorro or sheng ri kuai in…
Weddings Around the World
When it comes to tying the knot, men and women all over the world celebrate in various ways. Though we…
Cultural Differences and Sensory Experience in Traveling
If there’s something that many people like to do, it’s to travel. Many often use up all their vacation time…
Pupusa – traditional dish that makes El Salvador proud
If you are to travel to El Salvador sink your teeth into a pupusa. A pupusa is basically a stuffed…
The Most Spoken Languages in the World
Linguists estimate that there are anywhere from 6,800 to 6,900 languages in the modern world today. English is widely spoken,…
Slim, Gates, Buffett: The three richest men in the world
Forbes’s latest list of billionaires is an impressive selection of the 1, 226 richest men in the world. The Forbes…
Nicolaus Copernicus Celebrates His 540th Birthday
Happy Birthday Nicolaus Copernicus! Today marks the 540th birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus. This Renaissance man is one of the greatest…
10 Best American Actors of the Past 20 Years
Hollywood has given the world some of the finest actors who have entertained and enthralled us. For the past 20…
Jazz Music – One of America’s Best Contributions to the World
One of the greatest contributions of American culture to the world is Jazz music. It captures a variety of emotions…