SAVORY BITS

You Can See 20 Quadrillion Miles, At Least

Fascinating and downright astonishing things you may not know about the universe, including some real oddities and misconceptions! 17...

World Languages: How We Speak, How We Sound, And What This Says About Our Future

Just as humanity has a common point of origin in Africa, so also does language. The branches of the human tree grow out of a common root,...

A 1,446-Year-Old Japanese Company: How Did They Do That?

The world's longest continuously-operating company--Kongō Gumi construction company--was founded in 578 CE. It's amazing resilience...

The Atlas of Humanity: Images and Stories from Cultures Worldwide

Every people is a treasure for humanity. Explore this amazing on-going project of some hundred photographers from all over the world, who...

The Ethereal Sound of Outer Space

How would you feel if suddenly, as you quietly admired a dark and starry sky, you heard the stars, galaxies, and black holes making all...

Bettie Mae Fikes: The "Voice Of Selma" And Singing For Freedom Ever Since

Known as "the Voice of Selma," Bettie Mae Fikes became a Civil Rights Movement activist at age 15 and never looked back. Her powerful...

The Oldest Art In The World

Paintings and carvings from Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, and Europe showcase some of the earliest prehistoric art yet...

Mind-Engaging, Heart-Provoking Short Films About Transformation

These impactful short films explore widely-varied stories of transformation--personal, social, spiritual, global. The Great Wolf and...

Amazing, Crazy, Entertaining Science!

These science YouTube channels are a lot more fun than much of what passes for entertainment these days. If you think science isn't fun...

These Centuries-Old Bridges Weren't Built - They're Grown

One of the wonders of North-East India are the bridges created out of the living roots of rubber trees. The Root Bridges of Cherrapunji -...

A World Full of Cats! The Epic and Beautiful Story of Big and Little Felines.

From the tiny Rusty-Spotted Cat of Sri Lanka to the massive Siberian Tiger, and all the domestic cats in between, cats are impressive....

"I Will Find A Way To Do This! So Be It!" - Octavia E. Butler, W.E.B. DuBois, And Power To Be & Do

Persevere. Strive. Learn. Feel. Perceive. Share. Find your power and use it. Octavia E. Butler's Self-Talk - This link is to the...

Spectacular Photos Of 2023

Today we showcase the winning photographs from major world photography contests. From all continents, and from professionals to...

Foods That Are Central To Culture: Corn In Mexico And Guatemala

For Mexicans, Guatemalans, and other “children of corn," maize is entwined in life, history and tradition. It is not just an important...

Great Multicultural Cities Before The Global Age

In our global age, many cities around the world are richly diverse in culture, language, religion, and traditions. But, although our...

Perceiving Beyond Our Perceptions

There is so much more to "reality" than we normally perceive. Our "common sense" view of the world, based on how our mind organizes our...

The Last Time The Climate Changed

Today's post is a story about the last time the Earth warmed as it is warming now. Looking back to such a time provides a uniquely...

Black Tea Houses And Suffragette Tea Houses: The Little-Known Story Of Tea And Civil Rights

Now little-known or forgotten, sharing a cup of tea was an important catalyst for building the friendships, sense of community...

Living On The Water For Centuries: Peoples Of Boats And Stilts

Across the globe, from Malaysia to Benin to Peru, some peoples have lived on the water, with only marginal connection to land, for...

Six Short Films On The Obvious And Hidden Connections That Bind Us Together

These multi-award-winning films pack a lot of insight into a few brief minutes. Reflecting diverse cultural perspectives, all these short...