Explore the meaning of the proverb “Every dog has its day.” Learn when to use it for encouragement and when a different approach might be better.
Explore the meaning of the proverb “Every dog has its day.” Learn when to use it for encouragement and when a different approach might be better.
Is “early to bed, early to rise” the key to success? We look at this old saying, what it means, and when it might (or might not) be good advice.
Understand the proverb “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” – explore its meaning, when to use it wisely, and when it might mislead.
Understand the timeless wisdom of “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Learn when to diversify and the rare times when focusing all your resources makes sense.
Explore the power of the Golden Rule – “Do unto others…” – with examples of its wise application and potential limitations.
Understand the meaning of “discretion is the better part of valor.” Learn when to use this proverb wisely and when a bolder approach is needed.
Learn the meaning of “Cut your coat according to your cloth” and discover when to apply this proverb for wiser financial decisions.
Is “curiosity killed the cat” a dangerous warning or a call for exploration? Learn the proverb’s meaning, uses, and when you should embrace your curiosity instead.
Explore the proverb “Charity begins at home.” Learn its meaning, appropriate uses, and when it might be misapplied.
Is family always first? Explore the meaning of “blood is thicker than water,” when its use is appropriate, and when it might be challenged.
Why do we light candles in winter? Explore the anthropology of the Advent candle, Menorah, Diya, and Yule log. Discover the shared human history of combating darkness with light.
Paris in winter is often painted as a romantic wonderland, but for ten-year-old Chloé, the City of Lights offers no warmth—only the biting wind and the rules of the street: don’t loiter, don’t touch, don’t look like a problem.
The “Scramble for Africa” & Sykes-Picot created borders that sparked conflict. This article pivots to the solutions: cross-border economic zones, the AU, and cultural festivals that are making those lines irrelevant.
Does your vocabulary come from Hindi, Swahili, or Chinese? This fun quiz teaches you the global origins of ‘shampoo,’ ‘safari,’ ‘ketchup,’ and more!
Go beyond the scary headlines. This interactive quiz teaches you the constructive, forward-looking vocabulary for the path forward, like ‘climate justice,’ ‘sustainable development,’ and ‘indigenous-led conservation.’
This fun fashion quiz helps you trace the global origins of textiles. Match patterns like Paisley, Kente cloth, and Batik to their home countries and celebrate our shared textile heritage.