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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