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. Japan’s Students Clean Their Own Schools In Japan, kids don’t just show up to learn—they also handle much of the cleaning. There are no janitors in most schools; instead, students are expected to sweep, mop, and even scrub the

1. Audie Murphy: The Soldier Turned Movie Star Audie Murphy was one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II, earning every U.S. combat award for valor available at the time, including the Medal of Honor. At just

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 September 11 Attacks (2001) On a clear Tuesday morning, the world changed forever. The coordinated terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon took nearly 3,000 lives and shook the U.S. to its core. People watched