1. The Civil War Was Only About Slavery It’s tempting to reduce the entire Civil War to just one issue, but the truth is more layered than that. Yes, slavery was absolutely central—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise—but it was […]
1. Baby Tossing in India In the Indian state of Karnataka, there’s a tradition that’ll make your heart race: tossing babies off a 30-foot temple! Don’t worry, though—they’re caught safely in a large cloth by people waiting below. This ceremony,
1. Ancient Egypt You probably didn’t wake up thinking about the pyramids, but Ancient Egypt’s influence is quietly woven into your day. From the calendar on your wall to the eyeliner in your makeup bag, the Egyptians were trendsetters in
1. Tipping Where It’s Not Expected If you’re used to tipping generously in the U.S., it might feel rude not to leave something. But in places like Japan or South Korea, tipping can actually come across as insulting. Service is
1. The Falling Man – A Quiet Desperation on 9/11 The image of a man falling headfirst from the World Trade Center is one that’s etched into history—and hearts. Taken by Richard Drew on September 11, 2001, it captures a
1. The Bunkers from All in the Family Archie Bunker was a walking firestorm of controversy, even back in the ’70s. But drop him into today’s social media climate and it’d be an instant trending topic, probably with a hashtag
1. Carpeted Bathrooms If you grew up in certain parts of the U.S., you probably remember this one: wall-to-wall carpeting in the bathroom. It felt cozy underfoot, sure, but looking back, it’s a little wild to think we covered the
