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In the UK, May Day is traditionally celebrated by dancing around a maypole.

May Day - Holidays Around the World

May Day is celebrated annually on May 1st.

April 25, 2018 16:54

What Is The Difference Between An Astronaut And A Cosmonaut?

The terms astronaut and cosmonaut, while similar, are not interchangeable.

April 25, 2018 12:54

The Blue Mosque in Afghanistan. Editorial credit: CHRIS POOK / Shutterstock.com.

The Culture and Customs Of Afghanistan

Various regions of Afghanistan have their own subcultures.

April 25, 2018 12:26

The Culture and Customs Of Bahrain

Bahrain has an ethnically diverse population which is reflected in its culture.

April 25, 2018 12:02

The Culture and Customs Of Bangladesh

The culture of Bangladesh is an amalgamation of the cultures of the several social groups living in the country.

April 25, 2018 11:56

Albanian folk crafts available for sale at a market. Editorial credit: Sun_Shine / Shutterstock.com.

Culture and Traditions of Albania

Albanians are separated into two main groups based on their culture.

April 24, 2018 11:27

A street in Andorra la Vella. Editorial credit: milosk50 / Shutterstock.com.

The Culture and Traditions of Andorra

Andorra primarily has a Catalan culture.

April 24, 2018 11:17

Religious Beliefs In East Timor

Christianity is the most popular religion in East Timor

April 23, 2018 15:14

Armenian Church of Saint Gregory in Singapore.

Religious Beliefs In Singapore

Singapore is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world.

April 23, 2018 15:10

What Religions Are Practiced In Qatar?

Islam is the religion of the majority in Qatar.

April 23, 2018 15:07

What Religions Are Practiced In Mongolia?

Buddhism is the largest religion in Mongolia.

April 23, 2018 15:04

Some countries are more linguistically diverse than others.

Countries Where the Most Languages Are Spoken

These countries are the most linguistically diverse according to a ranking compiled by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural organization.

April 20, 2018 14:59

Implicit biases have harmful ramifications.

What Was Implicit Bias?

Implicit bias is the subconscious stereotyping the impacts our decisions, actions, and understanding.

April 19, 2018 14:52

Religious Beliefs In Oman

Islam is the religion of the majority in Oman.

April 19, 2018 11:21

St. George's Cathedral in Georgetown, Guyana.

Religious Beliefs In Guyana

Christianity is the most popular religion in Guyana.

April 18, 2018 17:52

There is much more of India to explore beyond just the Taj Mahal (although the Taj Mahal is amazing).

10 Things You Didn't Know About India

India is the world's second largest country by population, and is home to an amazing diversity of life.

April 18, 2018 12:30

19 countries in Europe use the euro as common currency.

The Eurozone consists of 19 countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.

April 17, 2018 17:05