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The World of Wagashi
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The Sea Women of Jeju Island
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The Diverse Tribes of Tanzania
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Valenki: Russia's Solution to Cold Feet
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Amy Hunt
What are valenki, and why are they unique? Today we look at the traditional Russian felt boot.
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Voting Around the World
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Amy Hunt
Last week, the United States held its midterm elections. Today we look at how many people turn out to vote in other countries around the world, as well as at how they vote.
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Celebrating the Festival of Lights
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Amy Hunt
This week, the Hindu population in India and around the world celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. Here we explore the meaning behind the festival, and how it is celebrated.
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Staying Warm During a Polish Winter
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Jordan Napier
Guest blogger Jordan Napier writes about how to stay warm the Polish way.
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Korean Age and Actual Age
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Graham Plaster
Koreans have a interesting way of calculating age.
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Explore the World Through Your Library
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Amy Hunt
Kanopy, a streaming service offered through public libraries and educational institutions, gives users a chance to expand their worldview with an endless array of films from around the world.
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The Army Bazaar: A "Three-Day Multinational Extravaganza"
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DLNSEO Culture Team
The upcoming Army Bazaar in Germany is a three-day multinational extravaganza that gives vendors, volunteers, and customers alike a chance to experience different cultures within an extraordinary…
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Teaching Arabic… with LEGO?
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Amy Hunt
One graphic designer's story about her decision to create a bilingual, fun, and colorful way to teach the Arabic language using LEGOs.
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Korean Proverbs
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Patrick Niceforo
Guest blogger Patrick Niceforo writes about Korean proverbs that he learned while studying in South Korea as a Boren Scholar.
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