culture
Scientists show off their profession in tattoos
A writer blogged about a friend of his — a scientist — who had a particular tattoo: a strand of DNA. All of the sudden, other scientists came out of the woodwork to show off their odd ink.
In Bulgaria, a culture that still embraces buying and selling of brides
For the Trakiiski Kalaidzhii, there are many important rules that factor in dating. Most are merely "traditional," but one that has invited much criticism is the practice of paying a bride's family for "her honor," or guarantee she is a virgin.
Chinese trying to develop softer image in Africa, globally by teaching, educating
China has opened more than 300 Confucius Institutes around the globe, 21 of them in Africa, as they try to reform their image and build cultural ties with people all over the world.
Roller derby finds a home in Colombia
American culture has a way of spreading. in the case of Roller Derby, it found its way to Colombia, in South America, by way of a Hollywood movie, Whip it.
A passionate call for more African media
The media over emphasize the problems in Africa, neglect the good stories, and don't give solutions, according to one prominent African blogger.
Farmers and miners clash in Australia
The booming mining industry in Australia is encroaching on the farming industry, which has been till now, deeply rooted in the country's culture.
Student visas pipeline for cheap foreign labor, say critics
In recent years, J1 workers have reported that their stays in the US were characterized by menial jobs, low wages, filthy living conditions, and a lot of economic exploitation.
New fall TV season: Sorry men, it's a woman's world
Women take the lead in new primetime sitcoms this fall, and men are more goofy, incompetent, and powerless than ever before.
Locals in Indonesia making a living as rented carpool riders
Some streets in Indonesia are restricted to cars with three riders, so Indonesians are making a living by renting themselves out as riders.
Ancient Incan agriculture revived due to climate change
Ancient Andean crops and farming methods are revived as Peruvians struggle to deal with the effects of climate change.
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