Scots 'have 421 words' for snow
Scotland has more than 400 words and expressions for snow, according to a project to compile a Scots thesaurus. Academics have officially...
(Quiz) How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk
Take this quiz to find out how you speak and which community you fall into. To take this quiz go to: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...
‘Why must I expose my kids to all these sexy trains?’ How the world will react to the new Thomas the
As everyone knows, Thomas the Tank Engine is the story of several straight white men who solemnly obey the every passing whim of a white,...
Norway Offers Migrants a Lesson in How to Treat Women
SANDNES, Norway — When he first arrived in Europe, Abdu Osman Kelifa, a Muslim asylum seeker from the Horn of Africa, was shocked to see...
The rise and rise of Hinglish in India.
English is widely acknowledged as the world’s most successful language. It has developed over the 20th century into a global lingua...
James Corden explains the things you should never do in a British person's home.
LONDON — If you don't want to upset James Corden, then whatever you do don't open his fridge without his permission. Just don't do it....
John Leguizamo Just Nailed the Hypocrisy of People of Color Having to Learn White Culture
When it comes to the cultural exchange in the United States, John Leguizamo says it's more than a bit one-sided. In a video interview...
61 British Sentences That Will Confuse The Fuck Out Of Everyone Else
1. "It's not quite what I had in mind." – What the bloody hell is this? 2. "That's a bit off." – I will never forgive you for what you...
A LETTER TO THE US FROM JOHN CLEESE (regarding the election of Donald Trump)
To the citizens of the United States of America, in light of your failure to elect a competent President of the USA and thus to govern...
See How All Pixar Movies Are Changed For International Audiences
If there was one movie studio that you’d bet on to transcend the pitfalls of cultural relativism and ethnocentrism, the smart money would...
