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What Makes Italy the Second Healthiest Country in the World?

Natalie Halpern
Though Spain currently occupies the top spot on Bloomberg’s Global Health Index, Italy ranks a close second on the list of the world’s healthiest countries. That means a baby born in Italy today can…
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Traditional Iraqi Dishes

Colleen Brown
Not only does Iraq have a rich cultural history, but also rich culinary traditions. International travel may be limited right now, however, your taste buds can still go on a tour of their own to…
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Wabi Sabi: Finding Perfection in the Imperfect

Colleen Brown
According to legend, the definition of Wabi sabi was never written down; only
A landscape of Brazil showing a harbor, cityscape, and rock formations

Ten Things You May Not Know About Brazil

Amy Hunt
Did you know that Brazil has 4,660 miles of coastline? Learn about that and nine more interesting facts about Brazil.
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Birthday Traditions and Superstitions in China

Natalie Halpern
Because of superstitions associated with birthdays, celebrations are relatively new in China. Only certain birthdays—like turning 60 or 80—have generally been considered worthy of a celebration.  
Group of men from the Maasai tribe in Tanzania

The Diverse Tribes of Tanzania

Natalie Halpern
Located in East Africa, on the coast of the Indian Ocean and in the African Great Lakes region, Tanzania is home to more than 150 ethnic groups and tribes. Although a large part of the population…
Women in diving suits walking on a beach, carrying fishing nets.

The Sea Women of Jeju Island

Natalie Halpern
They’re known as “haenyeo” (“sea women”) of Jeju Island, South Korea, and for centuries, they’ve made their living as divers. Farmland is scarce on the island, and haenyeo harvest food from the sea.
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Eating French fries with a fork: Tips on German social etiquette

Amy Hunt
Rules of social etiquette are different in every country: do you smile, shake hands, show up early, refuse or accept offers of drinks, eat with your hands or with silverware? It can be hard to keep…
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Largest Collection of Tutankhamun Relics

Natalie Halpern
When it opens later this year, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will be the largest archeological museum in the world. Built on a slope on the Giza Plateau just outside of central Cairo, the museum’s…
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