1. Don’t Stick Your Chopsticks Upright in Rice In many Asian cultures, especially in Japan and China, sticking your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice resembles a funeral ritual. It’s how rice is offered to the dead at altars, […]
1. Lawn Darts (Jarts) If you grew up in the ’70s or ’80s, chances are you remember Lawn Darts, or as we called them, Jarts. They were a backyard staple, especially during summer cookouts, and the idea seemed simple enough—toss
1. Eating with Bare Hands in the Himba Tribe In Namibia, the Himba people have kept the ancient practice of eating with their hands alive. For them, using hands isn’t just about utility; it’s a way to connect directly with
1. Thumbs Up In the U.S., giving someone a thumbs up usually means “great job” or “I’m good.” It’s something we throw around casually in photos or as a response to texts. But in places like Iran, Greece, and parts
1. Cake Breaker This strange-looking tool looks like a hair pick or maybe something you’d find at a science museum. But back in the day, it was used to cut delicate cakes—especially angel food—without squishing them. The idea was that
1. Mesopotamian Bread and Barley Stews If you’ve ever had a hearty barley soup on a chilly day, you have ancient Mesopotamia to thank. These early civilizations were some of the first to cultivate grains like barley and wheat, which
1. Don’t Chew Gum in Singapore If you’re heading to Singapore, you might want to leave your pack of gum at home. Chewing gum is banned there unless it’s for medical purposes, and selling it can actually get you fined
