The Oxford Word of the Year is a word or expression that has attracted a great deal of interest over the last 12 months to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of that particular year and to have lasting potential as a word of cultural significance. Transcript: Today we learn what the Oxford Dictionary considers the… Read More
Let’s embark on a culinary journey around the globe as we explore the diverse and fascinating ways in which different cultures celebrate Christmas through their unique festive feasts.
The day’s name originated in Philadelphia, where it originally was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic which would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Use of the term started before 1961 and began to see broader use outside Philadelphia around 1975. Later an alternative explanation was made: that retailers traditionally operated… Read More
Summary: Researchers discovered that the way we perceive and describe colors is influenced by the languages we speak. In a study with the Tsimane’ society from the Bolivian Amazon, bilingual individuals who learned Spanish as a second language began distinguishing colors differently than monolingual Tsimane’ speakers. Notably, bilingual Tsimane’ individuals started using separate words for blue… Read More
Anticipation is high for the spookiest night of the year. Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans plan to take part in the festivities this October, putting Halloween participation rates on par with pre-pandemic levels. Not only do people intend to come out in droves, but they’re going all out by spending more on candy, costumes, decorations, and… Read More
A call for unity and peace that emphasizes our common humanity. Sarah Kay’s poem “Hands” conveys a positive message to the world by celebrating the power and importance of hands in human connections and interactions. Hands are tools that can hold, create, and express how people navigate life and express love and care. The means… Read More
In times where we can’t figure out anymore what is real and what is hidden from the general public, where images and information are manipulated for “a common good,” but where inevitably such “common good” only benefits few, I can’t think of a better analogy than a fairy tale. The opening paragraph of “once upon… Read More
This video unfolds a tale of resilience, innovation, and the profound impact of a simple act. The boy’s thoughtful neighbor takes matters into his own hands, determined to create an environment where possibilities are endless, when a boy on his bicycle triggers his security cam alert. Armed with chalk, he begins by drawing a racetrack… Read More
In a world that often forgets, they found a way to remember joy. Join us on a journey to Tokyo, Japan, where a remarkable restaurant called the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders is rewriting the rules of inclusivity and redefining the power of human connection. This heartwarming video by @nealfoard introduces us to Shiro Oguni, the… Read More
There are numerous benefits associated with having a bilingual brain. Here are some of the most important ones: Improved cognitive function: Studies have shown that bilingual individuals have better cognitive control, working memory, and executive function compared to monolingual individuals. This means that they are better able to multitask, make decisions, and solve problems. Delayed… Read More
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