Tag: Culture
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Some Thoughts on a Trip to Canada
I recently visited Canada, and while the trip was short, a few things really stood out to me , not just about Canada, but also about how it compares to life in the US. There are big differences between the two countries in healthcare, housing, education, and more , but I noticed some smaller, everyday Read more
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How I Guessed a Carrot’s Life Story Using One Chinese Character
Let’s Play a Game! Your mission: “Read” below emoji-filled foreign sentences without peeking at the translations. Just follow your emoji instincts—no German/French/Spanish needed. Ready? Round 1: Pseudo-German Sentence: “Mein 🧒 und 🐕 spielen 🎾 im 🏞️, und der 🐕 bringt 🎾⚡ zurück!” Translation: “My kid and dog play tennis in the park, and the dog fetches the Read more
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The Questions People Always Ask Me, And Why I Never Answer Them Fully
This week, on my way home from work, I was approaching an intersection when I heard a guy on a bike yelling about almost getting hit while turning. He stood there grumbling for a good minute. I stopped at the crosswalk, waiting for the light, looking in his direction—almost unfazed. I’ve gotten used to scenes Read more