Author Abebech Cohn
A symbol of an eye carved in the palm of an open hand is called Hamsa, Or the hand of Fatima, the daughter of the prophet Mohamed, and Miriam, the sister of Moses. The hand takes on a diverse design,… Continue Reading →
The new waves of Fortnite and Call of Duty video games have hooked millions of young men and women. Games that offer character customization and multiplayer games like 6v6 are attracting new video game players. Raves of these games have… Continue Reading →
The Barbie doll, although controversial in her appearance, has brought up multiple generations of young people to aspire for success, fashion, career, and most importantly, choice. The Barbie doll was invented and designed by Ruth Handler alongside her husband, advancing… Continue Reading →
During the early 2000s, the economy was on the rise, and this was reflected in fashion and entertainment. Television was no longer a luxury for the wealthy; most households now had access to mainstream media, leading to the emergence of… Continue Reading →
When I came to the United States, my initial introduction to the Western world was a picture, a bright flash, catching the first introduction to my mother, brother, and aunt. I have memories as a child, going through my grandfather’s… Continue Reading →
As we are furthering into the digital age, our idea of cultural artifacts (often viewed as traditional physical items) has slowly begun to merge with digital objects or digitally recognized items. With the new wave of technology, we are witnessing… Continue Reading →
A cultural icon coming to its one-hundredth anniversary, the Kit-Cat Clock or Kit Kat Clock, recognized by its feline appearance and its distinctive mischievous grin, almost resembling Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, is a cultural phenomenon, creating a cult… Continue Reading →
Altocalciphilia is the sexual attraction to shoes with heels. Heterosexual men are not exclusively but do make up the majority of people who have this condition. This condition generally describes men who are strongly sexually attracted to a woman’s high… Continue Reading →
Kris L. Duke, from Bolton Valley, Vermont, has been collecting fortune cookie messages for the past 20 years, stockpiling roughly 4,350 fortunes since August 1, 2019. Duke, like many of us, feels compelled to know his future. We have all… Continue Reading →