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For thousands of years, the Haida people have created a culture inseparable from their islands – and they’ll do whatever it takes to preserve it.
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In fact, German efficiency is a myth, with roots in religion, nationalism, enlightenment thought and a few major wars.
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A stiff upper lip and an almost genetic love of tea are what makes the English English. Except that the latter was actually influenced by a Portuguese woman.
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Its virtue of moderation and balance is being espoused as the next Scandinavian trend we need to be embracing.
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Brooklyn’s accent may have been immortalised in film and TV, but in real life, the accent’s widespread popularity might be on the decline.
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For centuries, the Spitalfields neighbourhood has been home to London’s newcomers – and one address in particular has welcomed them all.
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With more than 100 different languages spoken across Vanuatu’s 83 islands, speaking Bislama is the best way to be understood – but learning it isn’t easy.
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Sinop, Turkey, was the birthplace of philosopher Diogenes, who challenged those he met to enjoy what they had and care nothing for what they didn’t have.
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