Culture & Traditions
Cultures and Traditions takes a look at how people interact with each other. This might be through sub-cultures, relationships, fads or religion and spirituality.
Inside LA's Forest Lawn, Where the Biggest Celebrities Rest in Peace
Is Human Composting the Greenest Burial Option?
What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?
Unleashing Majestic Power: Exploring the Symbolism of Lion Tattoos
Unveiling the Profound Symbolism of Spider Tattoos
Unraveling the Symbolic Tapestry of Dragonfly Tattoos: Meanings, Designs, and Transformative Power
The 10 Weirdest Foods in the World Have Us Struggling to Finish Lunch
13 Indian Festivals That Celebrate Life, Love and Renewal
10 Japanese Festivals With Distinctly Different Vibes
12 Weird Words That Don't Always Mean What They Used To
5 Types of Communication You Didn't Know You're Using
The Most Common Words in English Aren't Nouns or Verbs
What's the Science Behind Mood Rings?
10 Things We Love to Hate About the '70s and '80s
Celebratory Yard Signs Are Having a Major Moment
5 Family Traditions for New Babies
5 Family Anniversary Traditions
5 Family Traditions for Daughters
13 Types of Dragons Humans Have Dreamt Up Over Millennia
Foo Dog: A Mythical Mix of Lion and Chow Chow
Are Black Magic Spells Powerful? The Truth Behind Their Strength
20 Old Money Last Names That Scream Aristocracy
20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)
What Are the Most and Least Popular Birthdays in the U.S.?
90s Slang You Don't See Anywhere but TikTok Anymore
7 Gen Z Characteristics to Help You Understand Zoomers
10 Millennial Characteristics to Decode a Generation
How Many Sentences Are in a Paragraph, Really?
All About Adjectives: Examples, Types and Uses
Simile Examples in Literature and Everyday Language
Russian Christmas Traditions: Jan. 7, Nativity Fast (Not Feast!) and More
Origins of Santa Claus: A Turkish Saint and American Poetry
The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday
Mexico's Flag Represents Ancient History and Everlasting Hope
5 Black-Red-Yellow Flag Designs Around the World
Which Blue and White Flag Is That? 9 Possibilities
How to Tell If She’s Cheating: Common Clues and Behaviors
Signs She’s Not in Love with You – She’s Just Playing Along
7 Signs He Likes You More Than Just a Friend
The Origins of Yoga: Spirituality, Meditation, and Wholeness
Origins of Hinduism and a Constantly Evolving Religion
The Origins of Buddhism: A Very Brief History
The Zizians: A Strange and Dangerous Techno-Cult
How Synanon Went From Rehab Philosophy to Violent Cult
Branch Davidians and David Koresh's End of the World
Quiz: Finish That Jingle!
How One Woman Unexpectedly Became the Voice of Siri
There's a Healthier Way to Consume Your Media
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Many people are attracted to the principles behind the Law of Attraction as one way to have a better life. But does it really work?
Which three presidents died on July 4? What's the Horribles Parade? And, should America be celebrating on July 2 instead?
By Dave Roos
Every year, the city of Santa Fe collectively shouts "Burn him!" and sets fire to Zozobra, the enemy of all that is good.
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Our daily language is often geared for a world that recognizes people as either male or female. But with our growing recognition that not everyone falls into these categories, how can we speak more gender-inclusively?
Few rules on funeral processions are enshrined in law; most are just customs. But that doesn't mean you should break them.
In about 100 years, Pentecostalism went from a startup renewal movement to the second-largest Christian denomination in the world, bested only by Catholics. What caused that astonishing rise?
By Dave Roos
"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad" is a famous quote by baseball player Wade Boggs and lots of men have passed both tests. Learn more about these famous fathers and their offspring with our quiz.
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The soldiers who stand vigil over the Tomb are the Sentinels of The Old Guard, a hand-picked group dedicated to honoring the memory of those who gave their lives for their country.
By John Donovan
June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness of issues they still face.
Mnemonic devices are little tricks - like acronyms and phrases - that help us memorize important info. Our quiz will test your knowledge of everything from geography to music scales. And every single answer has a fun mnemonic attached.
By Mark Mancini
Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery or just another way of causing offense.
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
His theories about the mind's ability to affect the body influenced Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
Everyone loves a good pirate yarn, but some well-worn stories about them don't align with genuine history. Today, we be quizzin' ye about real pirates, buccaneer fiction and the scurviest of all holidays. Yarr!
By Mark Mancini
Nineteenth century lawyer and naturalist Peter A. Browne put together the world's greatest collection of ... yes, hair. Today, it's valuable for the DNA it contains.
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Cinco de Mayo is more than margaritas. Learn how the first Cinco de Mayo celebration in the U.S. was in 1863, as a show of solidarity with Mexico against French rule.
The millennial generation is steadily increasing in numbers. This group often gets a bad rap from older people, but what's the truth about millennials?
By Alia Hoyt & Jane McGrath
The Easter holiday is on a different date each year. But how is the date determined? Answer: Look to the moon.
It's called geophagy and it's a relatively common practice all over the world, but nobody's completely sure why.
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Nope, it's not the police code for marijuana possession. It has a much cooler origin story. Find out about the meaning of 420.
People often think agnostics and atheists believe the same things. Where do their positions overlap and where do they differ?
By Dave Roos
Founded by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus is considered one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century.
Why is April 1 a day to play pranks on others? How did this tradition begin? And are you going to prank someone on April Fool's Day?
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What's the point of meditation? Are all Buddhists vegetarians and pacifists? What do we misunderstand about Karma? Find out more about Buddhism in our article.
By Dave Roos
Lobster Boy, Monkey Girl, Emmitt the Alligator-Skinned Man - they all called Gibtown home.