What are some small culture shocks you experienced in different countries? Many of us have travelled to different countries that have a huge culture shock where it feels like almost everything is different to home. But I’m wondering about the little things. What are some really small things you found to be a bit of a “shock” in another country despite being insignificant/small. For context I am from Australia. A few of…

Southwest Turkey – amazing food, culture, history and scenery 🇹🇷 Selcuk – Pamukkale – Kaş submitted by /u/JohnWalker610

Hard Right Presses Culture War Fights on Defense Bill, Imperiling Passage Right-wing Republicans want to use the annual military budget and policy legislation, traditionally a bipartisan affair, as a tool to pick fights on abortion and other social issues.

‘The Fourth Turning’ Enters Pop Culture “The Fourth Turning” was a curiosity when it was published in the 1990s. Its influence has grown since then, and a sequel is on the way.

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The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Who Threw a Fleshlight at Lil Nas X? As we limp through what will surely be the hottest summer in human history (until next year), let’s take a moment to consider what the kids are up to: Learning about beertanning; #Barbiefoot; and the sausage, mustard, and cottage cheese diet could offer a welcome distraction from the ongoing oppressive heat-death of… Read more…