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
1. Barbie Became a Fierce Warrior in Japan Barbie might be the epitome of American glamour and girly dreams, but when she crossed over to Japan, she traded in her Malibu lifestyle for something a lot more traditional—and fierce. Japanese
1. Friends and the Fat Monica Flashbacks We all loved Friends, but the “Fat Monica” flashbacks haven’t aged well. Throughout the series, Monica’s past weight was constantly used as the butt of jokes, with exaggerated costumes and clumsy behavior played
1. Fetching Water from a Well or River For a lot of us, turning on the tap was never something we thought twice about—but for kids in rural areas of places like Ethiopia, India, and Nepal, fetching water remains a
