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...
by Jamie | Aug 30, 2018 | Quizzes
Poland is a country of contrasts, where centuries-old traditions coexist with modern innovation. From medieval castles and picturesque towns to cutting-edge industries and dynamic cities, Poland offers a unique blend of the old and the new. It’s also home to globally...
by Jamie | Aug 30, 2018 | Quizzes
Qatar is country of nearly three million people in the Arab world. Yet, only about 10% of the population are nationals while a staggering 85%+ are expats! It is a country that is approximately the same size as the US state of Connecticut. And here, the men outnumber...
by Jamie | Aug 15, 2018 | Quizzes
When is the new year? Is it marked by a birthday? An anniversary? When the school year starts? Is it when the fiscal year begins? Or do you think of January 1st, the first day of the Gregorian calendar, which is the most commonly used calendar in the world? Whether we...
by Jamie | Aug 15, 2018 | Quizzes
South Africa is a country of cultural extremes. People of many races, creeds, education levels, and socioeconomic status live and work side by side. For example, there are eleven official languages that the Constituion recognizes. In addition to English and Afrikaans,...
by Jamie | Aug 9, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
When you think of Sweden, do companies like Skype, Spotify, IKEA, and H&M come to mind? If not, they should. Because these innovative and cutting-edge organizations, along with others like AstraZeneca, Volvo, Electrolux and Skanska were all born in Sweden. A...
