Culture includes everything we do, believe, and have done to us. Culture comprises everything humanity has achieved and learned. Looking back into the deep past, we can better appreciate how our civilization has evolved over the vast sweep of millennia. Some of the following findings stretch back to the dawn of humanity itself, while others […]

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The German language has a knack for packing complex ideas into a single word or brief phrase. From time to time, those phrases work their way into the English language. For instance, you’ve probably used the word “zeitgeist” to convey the defining mood or spirit of an era or “schadenfreude” to express the joy you […]

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Black clothing. A sweatshirt. A “too small” skirt. A “blasphemous” dress. A crop top. Pretentious attire. Hats. A bikini. Jeans. Zoot suits. These clothes outraged some, who associated the articles of clothing with devil worship, immorality, nontraditional attire, and beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors that outraged the spectators. The attacks weren’t really about the victims’ clothing. […]

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From nourishing worm milk to poisonous moth ooze, the animal kingdom is home to all kinds of hidden marvels, and animal secretions are no exception. Nature is brimming with astonishing juices. The fluids take on various roles that leave some bowled over in wonder, while others feel a little nauseous. Here are ten of the […]

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Americans have found many ways to display a sense of patriotism over the years, but when patriotic symbols and messages find their way into pop culture, they can be inspiring in a fresh, unexpected way. Sometimes, this happens with films that depict impactful events, such as World War II, or that explore topics like freedom […]

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