Culture & Oddities
Unravel the world’s most unusual customs, quirky traditions, and fascinating subcultures. Where curiosity meets the extraordinary in every corner of the globe.
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The Famous Street Foods in Bangkok, feat. Jay Fai.
When people think of Bangkok, they may think of a hot, steamy city, full of tuktuks, and endless traffic. But above all, they think of street food. The famous street foods in Bangkok was widely known because of the queen Jay Fai. Street food is one of the most important aspects of life in Bangkok. It is something that people can talk over and discuss. “This is my favorite place”. “Oh, you’re crazy. That’s my favorite place.” Everyone can join in. Always like a feeling like there’s a party going on. It’s a kind of unifier. One of the most democratic parts of Thai life. And then a time when…
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The Secret Drama Behind M&M’s.
The Secret Drama Behind M&M’s. What the brand name actually stands for? Chocolate lovers all over the world were amazed after learning the story behind M&M’s chocolate and what the brand name actually stands for. On a Tiktok video, Claire Dinhut, who is from the US but living in London, explains the “M&M” family drama. The Secret Drama Behind M&M’s Claire revealed that the chocolates’ name stands for MARS and MURRIE after chocolate heirs and business collaborators Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie. Bruce Murrie was the son of Hershey executive William Murrie, while Forrest was the son of Mars Founder, Frank Mars. In a video clip, she revealed that…
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12 Interesting facts about Russia: History, President, and its current leader.
Here are twelve (12) interesting facts about Russia: History, President, and Current leader: Various leaders have ruled Russia throughout the years. It’s been ruled by both men and women, and many of its rulers have been absolute monarchs. Vladimir Putin became president in 1999 after serving as prime minister for four years before his presidential election. He has since been reelected three times and is currently serving his fourth term as president of Russia. The Russian Revolution was an event that occurred in 1917 when a group of workers overthrew the Tsarist government that had ruled over them for centuries. The revolution led to the creation of the Soviet Union—an…
