#cultural-perceptions

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Arts
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

From silver cups to social care: Exhibition explores the realities of ageing

Japan has switched from silver sake cups to nickel alloy due to the rising costs of celebrating centenarians amidst an aging population.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The loneliest people at any gathering are almost never the ones standing alone by the wall. They're the ones laughing in the middle of the group who will drive home afterward in complete silence and not call anyone about it. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from being surrounded by people who believe they know you, rather than from physical absence.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Cows Are Smarter Than You Think

Humans perceive edible animals as unintelligent and companion animals as intelligent, influenced by cultural beliefs and justifications for factory farming.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The Millennial Baby Names That Already Feel Old (Looking At You, Jessica)

Names perceived as old are simply those held by the oldest living generations, indicating a cyclical trend in naming.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Edaein O'Connell: Enough of the whispering - he's not my 73-year-old sugar daddy ... he's my actual dad

When the waiter sets the candle on the table between us, I know what's coming next. He gives us the look. I've grown used to it in just a few days here in Spain. It's a look edged with apprehension; there's always a flicker of uncertainty, followed by the decision to leap headfirst into an assumption.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

A Year With the Seals review what to know about the elusive sea creature

There is no creature born, even among the greater apes, which more resembles a human baby in its ways and its cries than a baby grey seal.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Beastly Britain by Karen R Jones review how animals shaped British identity

Newts exhibit unique courtship behavior in spring, emphasizing an anthropological perspective on animal mating rituals.
Gadgets
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

15 Very Specific Items Non-Americans Assume Every Single American Automatically Has In Their Home

Non-Americans identify items they associate with typical American households, revealing cultural differences and humorous insights.
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