by Jamie | Nov 1, 2018 | Quizzes
Hong Kong is a place of superlatives. For example, it has more Rolls Royce cars per person and more skyscrapers than any other city in the world. And in one of those skyscrapers you can find the world’s highest rooftop bar, OZONE, perched amidst the clouds on...
by Jamie | Oct 4, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
It’s often said that 50% of being Canadian is not being American. The United States and Canada are two of the most similar cultures in the world. Yet, there are also many critical differences. So, this month we’re exploring why Canadian Thanksgiving and...
by Jamie | Sep 15, 2018 | Quizzes
The first known use of the expression “Indian Summer” was in 1778. It is said to have originated in New England, referring to the Native American practice of gathering winter stores at this time. According to the dictionary it is “a period of warm or mild weather in...
by Jamie | Sep 7, 2018 | Quizzes
Every January, the United States celebrates a national day dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Several decades before the social justice movements that came to the forefront in 2020, MLK advocated a non-violence ethos to move people together towards...
by Jamie | Sep 1, 2018 | Quizzes
Passover, also known as Pesach, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is celebrated for seven or eight days, depending on the tradition, and is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish...
