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A beginner’s guide to understanding British humor
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Britain’s unique take on humor may seem baffling at first. Heavy on self-deprecation, almost undetec...

Best of 2016: Most popular articles
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I think we can all agree that 2016 was a challenging year, but there were a few bright spots. Like t...

How to make a multilingual relationship work: 6 tips
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We all know there’s a ‘language of love’ – but what happens when love is spoken in different languag...

12 awesome Christmas traditions from around the world
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There’s a lot to love about Christmas – food, family, friends, and all kinds of other words that don...

Thanksgiving for beginners
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Thanksgiving – celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November – is the most wonderful time of the yea...

12 best Christmas songs from around the world
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All I want for Christmas is… carols! The holidays are not only the perfect occasion to spend time wi...

How to fit in in France: 8 do’s & don’ts
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Ah, France – the home of crispy baguettes, delicious pastries and exquisite wine. France is all abou...

How to feel at home abroad: 10 tips
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To get the most out of studying, interning, or working abroad, you not only have to learn the langua...

Nothing says Halloween like caramel corn: Easy recipe
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Nothing says Halloween like a bowl of fresh, poppin’ caramel corn. Kendra, in the video above, will ...

13 thrilling facts we bet you didn’t know about Halloween
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Get your adrenaline pumping in a haunted house, carve pumpkins by the bonfire and eat your yearly al...

10 Things to Eat in Japan
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When people think of Japanese food, they tend to just think of sushi or ramen. However, Tokyo has mo...

Football Facts: 7 Things You Must Know About Italy
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Italians take football very seriously, and they definitely have the track record to prove it. Feel l...