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Articles in Other Cultures

By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
The Bare Buns Family Nudist Club services the Washington, D.C. area, as well as the Annapolis Valley, Baltimore, Richmond and the rest of Maryland and Virginia. To join the fun, you'll need to purchase a paid subscription to the club's electronic ... more »
By Jonathan F. 0 comments
A pōwhiri is a traditional Māori tradition in which the hosts welcome visitors. Pōwhiri is not only incredibly touching: it is also elaborate. The ceremony is conducted in Maori - the beauty and grace of the native language underlie the whole event... more »
By Jonathan F. 0 comments
Buzkashi is the national game of Afghanistan that dates back to the days of Ghengis Khan. Played on horseback, a single game can last for days, and stretch for countless miles over the rocky steppes. In the days of old, a game of buzkashi could ... more »
By Colette French 3 comments
In today's society, there are so many different cultures and beliefs and sometimes people have a hard time adapting to other cultures without being a legalist, judgmental or stereotyping a group without really getting to know them. There are ... more »
By George Sommers 1 comments
"Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd." That hoary old chestnut alone won't get you far when attempting to speak the native lingo of Massachusetts.... For one thing, anyone south of Peeb'dee or east of Wusstah will tell you, "It's wicked ... more »
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A furry can be very difficult to spot in a crowd. Furries are normal members of society such as lawyers, doctors and other well respected members of the community. You can usually spot a furry once you get to know more about the furry community. ... more »
By newslawreport 0 comments
In a beauty pageant there are no, right or wrong answers. While it is true that there are two sides to any social and moral issues, you can effectively express your views without offending either sector... more »
By Jane Smith 2 comments
Attention all geeks, freaks, otaku, fanboys, fangirls and filkers! Spend Labor Day weekend combing through four hotels with thirty thousand of your fellow enthusiasts at Dragon Con Atlanta. What is Dragon Con, you ask? Four days of costumes, ... more »
By Larry Fike, M.Phil. 0 comments
If you've been around the block and have either lived in, do live in, or visited the southern part of the United States, you'll know what I'm talking about. These critters also migrated up through California to the Northwest, then settled in ... more »
By easyrider 1 comments
There are so many gay people out there enforcing stereotypes and making a bad name for the rest of them. Here's how to be a good gay... more »
By Nancy Larson Larson 0 comments
Maybe you have a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender friend; or perhaps a gay son or a lesbian aunt. Or it could be you just want to battle discrimination against all people. No matter what their motivation, straight allies are crucial to the ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
To be anonymous is the opposite of being famous, and believe it or not, there are those who don't seek fame. In fact, some people who have found fame are anxious to lose it. Just as there are people who are born with beauty or charisma that makes ... more »
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Bravery often occurs at moments when you have no time to analyze the danger or the situation that requires the act. By knowing how to be brave you can ensure that when those moments occur you rise to the occasion rather than being a coward. Here ... more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 9 comments
Cowboys cut a hardworking, heroic figure as they moved through the frontier in the 1800s. The frontier has disappeared, but today's cowboys and cowgirls still work hard raising cattle and crops, and riding the rodeo circuit. It's easy to ... more »
By Left-hander 0 comments
Some believe that good things happen only to the "privileged few", but they're wrong. You CAN change and make your own luck for the better (My mother is one of the luckiest people I've ever met. Even in adverse situations, she has ... more »
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The intriguing history of Louisiana's denizens often leads to a discussion of the distinctions between Cajun and Creole customs. Though there is often a great deal of heated debate surrounding the similarities and dissimilarities of these two ... more »
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Getting a full body tattoo takes a level of commitment few people are willing to give. Also called a body suit, many people refer to individuals with this much body art as "freaks." Getting your own body suit is mostly a matter of lots of time ... more »
By Nancy Larson Larson 1 comments
It’s so ubiquitous, it’s almost invisible--like the air we breathe. Privilege exists for men as well as whites, heterosexuals, middle-to-upper class members and other majority groups. In the area of gender, women have made huge gains in recent ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 2 comments
To the naked eye, nudist clubs have always operated under the radar. However, thanks to the Internet, it's easy to access a wealth of information on the concept behind nudist clubs, where they can be found and how to join one. If joining a nudist ... more »
By DandelionMom 1 comments
I have always had a yearning to live a simple life, one from centuries past where women did all the baking, cooking, sewing, tending, and men built the homes, shelters, tended the animals, worked the ground. I love the ideals of a homesteading ... more »
By Becca 0 comments
Learn the basics about how to buy an authentic artifact including where to go for your purchase... more »
By DreamLiving 5 comments
Does it seem like you just bought toilet paper and it's all gone in a week? Do you give your children lessons on how to fold the toilet paper and use it again to get more use out of toilet paper purchases? Don't be a slave to wiping your butt ... more »
By DalC 0 comments
'Bear' is a gay slang term used to categorize a particular type of homosexual male based on his appearance, and by extension, his identity within the community. Here's how to identify one... more »
By WriterGig 4 comments
Learn your true pirate name with a quick and easy pirate name test. The pirate name tests vary, from the simplest (enter your name and click ok) to the more intricate (you'll answer personality questions and more). All the pirate name tests are ... more »
By Nancy Larson Larson 0 comments
People who don clothes of the opposite gender are all alike, right? Wrong. Each of these terms: transgender, cross dresser and drag queen has its own meaning and nuances... more »