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The Fun Theory

http://thefuntheory.com/ Using wit, whimsy and industrial design to effect (small) positive changes. Love this.

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Faux pas – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_faux_pas A fun list of international customs and tips on how to avoid societal faux-pas. Interesting to see how many superstitions are still observed, as well as noting how easy it can be to do something terribly offensive in one part of the world, while maintaining etiquette in another. As usual, I got a tremendous […]

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cultural differences explained

http://www.strangeplaces.net/weirdthings/culture.html And don’t forget the Olympic hockey team ;): “Americans: Will jabber on incessantly about football, baseball, and basketball. Brits: Will jabber on incessantly about cricket, soccer, and rugby. Canadians: Will jabber on incessantly about hockey, hockey, hockey, hockey, and how they beat the Americans twice, playing baseball. “

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