How did the lightbulb become associated with a new idea?

Japan’s anti-crime paintballs

The Black Spartans of West Africa

For the better part of 200 years, thousands of soldiers fought and died to expand the borders of their West African kingdom of Dahomey.The fiercely militaristic society was renowned for their female warrior, the “Black Spartan”.

Why are fake braces so popular in Asia?

Asia fashion ALERT: Braces are IN. Over the past few years, braces have become considered…

Meet Angelababy, the Chinese Kim Kardashian

You think you lavish? You think you fancy? Well, you ain’t got shit on Angelababy!

Collectivism in South Africa’s Xhosa Culture: The meaning of Ubuntu

The Cultural Importance of “Face” in China

The concept of “losing face” is not uncommon in Western cultures, but in the East…

How Swiss banks took money from Nazi’s and kept it from Holocaust survivors

Swiss banks are notorious for their strong banking laws that make it possible for banks to refuse to hand over their customers’ data to authorities. Some Swiss bank accounts don’t even have names…

Babymetal: Underaged Girls+Deathmetal

Japan is at it again! This time, the country is revolutionizing the music industry. Japan has…