Culture Guide

Get the story on leprechauns: legendary and mythical Irish faeries, from evil leprechauns to friendly leprechauns, pots of gold, green shamrocks, hidden treasure and more about St. Patrick’s Day.

Leap year falls on February 29 every 4 years. A popular custom on this day is that women ogger a proposal of marriage to men. For its origins, history, and myth, read to find out more!

Find out about san-nak-ji, a popular dish in Korea: a live octopus cut up and served on your plate, wriggling. Tentacles and suction cups often cause choking and death. Find out more!

Tips on how to deal with foreign bathrooms and toilets around the world when you’re travelling: the squat toilet, bidet, toilet paper, flushing, instructions, and more!

All about bathrooms and toilets in Japan: what to expect, instructions and “how to,” Japanese Toilet Day, flush noise making devices. the squat, bidet, woshuretto, and more!