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The One Word Understood In Every Language
You may not be able to order a beer in Iceland, but misunderstand someone asthey’re describing the regional elf lore, and you’re in luck. The expression “huh?” is practically universal, according to a...
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Here's How People Learn Multiple Languages At The Same Time
How do people learn different languages at the same time? appeared as a question on Quora. Below we are republishing an answer from John Stewart, who has studied more than 20 languages.I disagree in...
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17 Unusual Ways People Around The World Celebrate The New Year
Happy New Year's Eve! Many of us will be celebrating with champagne, dancing, and kissing loved ones when the clock strikes midnight.But what about the rest of the world?January 1st may be the de facto...
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These Are The Countries That Will Party The Hardest On New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve celebrations come with a lot of expectations — and one of them is the fact that you will be staying up until dawn toasting to the new year. But if all you want to do is have a bit of...
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18 Libraries Every Book Lover Should Visit In Their Lifetime
If you love books, libraries are some of the most spectacular buildings in the world.To celebrate these monumentally important buildings, we’ve complied a list of the most magnificent libraries on the...
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Pablo Picasso’s Granddaughter Is Selling $290 Million Worth Of His Art
The granddaughter of the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso is selling off some art from her private collection for more than $290 million, The New York Post's Page Six is reporting. Marina Picasso,...
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9 Everyday Phrases With Offensive Histories
If there's anything the last year has shown, it's that racial tension is still a reality in America.But sometimes people use racist and offensive phrases without even realizing it.Bigoted sentiments...
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How To Stop Wasting Money On Expensive Groceries
Sometimes, using fancy pants ingredients is merited. Real, high-quality vanilla extract is leagues better than the imitation stuff (unless, of course, you're making funfetti cake). Whole nutmeg kicks...
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Real Cigar Aficionados Know Cubans Aren't A Big Deal Anymore
While every minor cigar fan is hooting and hollering about the possible return of Cuban cigars to the US, real cigar experts know the truth: There really isn't all that much to cheer about.According to...
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Here's What Earth Would Look Like If Only 100 People Lived Here
There are 7.2 billion people in this world. Trying to visualize that number is overwhelming, to say the least. But what if that number were reduced to a mere 100? The project "100 People: A World...
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7 Things You'll Never See A Real Cigar Smoker Do
As any cigar aficionado will tell you, cigars are a hobby, not a habit. And like any hobby, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. We reached out to Michael Herklots, vice president for retail...
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See How Men's Style Has Evolved Over 100 Years
We’ve said it time and time again, menswear is ruled by history and tradition. Every person in menswear (designer, stylist, editor, etc) has taken inspiration from the past at one time or another. And...
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12 Knots Every Outdoorsman Should Know How To Tie
Knowing how to tie a good knot can get you out a lot of tricky situations. From a clove-hitch knot that can be used to fasten a shelter together to a square knot that can tie bandages, being able to...
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8 Warm And Stylish Winter Jackets For Men
Winter just hit in NYC (a little late, but I’m fine with it), which means it’s time to break out the heavy duty outerwear.Since we’re all grown ups here (or would like to be, anyway), our winter coats...
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A Designer Created The Ultimate Winter Coat With NASA-Inspired Technology
Designed by Steven B. Wheeler, the Space Jacket is a lightweight thermal jacket that was made for space enthusiasts — but instead of being just a typical replica space jacket, it is a “completely...
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The Hottest New Food Trends Of 2015
The food world is always hungry for something new, ain’t it? We quickly beeline for the latest cod-sperm dish, and just as easily spurn former interests with complete disgust (we don’t, in fact, need...
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Rare Photos Of New York's Chinatown In The 1980s Captured A Revolution
Due to the relaxed immigration laws of the early 1980s, New York City's Chinatown underwent a rapid demographic shift.Bud Glick was a photographer tasked by the the New York Chinatown History Project...
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7 Cultural Concepts We Don't Have In The US
From the end of October through the New Year and onto Valentine's Day, it's easy to forget that the holidays we celebrate are simply cultural constructs that we can choose to engage in — or not. The...
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Pictures Show How Central Park Has Drastically Changed Since The 1980s
Central Park was a dangerous place in the 1980s. The park was covered in garbage and graffiti, the meadows were barren dust-bowls, the playground equipment and benches were in decay, and the...
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How To Make One Chicken Into An Entire Week Of Meals
It's not uncommon for my weekly grocery list to feature a smattering of protein odds and ends. With one ribeye here, one pork chop there, it can resemble a catalogue of butcher's cuts — plus, it makes...
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