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What Beauty Looks Like In Different Countries

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:19:47 +0400

This is what all the countries around the world consider to be beautiful.

These Things Are Totally Banned In Certain Countries. Mostly Absurd

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:20:17 +0400

If you grew up in a progressive, free country then it might be strange to think that some other countries have banned items you may use every day. Most people reading this article probably have the freedom of choice, especially when it comes to every day, normal decisions.
However, countries like China, Iran and Malaysia have banned their people from watching certain things on television and even wearing certain colors. This is so strange… and wrong.

Eating Etiquette In Other Countries

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 08:05:21 +0400

Every country has their own etiquette when it comes to eating. These are the things you need to do when you're eating in a different country.

Innocent Gestures That Mean Something Bad in Other Countries Read more

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:30:54 +0400

Hand gestures and body gestures can have meanings in other countries and cultures that are not what you think they are - for instance, an "OK" sign in the United States is a circle made with the thumb and forefinger; in parts of Europe, it could mean that the person to whom you're making the gesture is a big fat zero. In Brazil, it could mean...something really rude. (That would be an insult.) So... check out our list of Hand Gestures