A popular myth traces the early history of coffee to Ethiopia, where Coffea arabica originates. According to the myth, a goatherder named Kaldi observed goats that became elated and sleepless at night after browsing on ...Read More

When traveling in Jordan, it is important for foreigners to know for that the host may ask a visitor to stay for dinner. It is customary to refuse twice before accepting. Refuse seconds of any dish offered unless the host ...Read More

"Court bouillon" is a broth made by cooking various vegetables and herbs, traditionally used for poaching fish, seafood, or vegetables.

In Mexico, Dia de la Madre -- Mother's Day -- is celebrated the day before it's observed in the United States. It is a huge gala event, with mariachis starting at noon and family festivities throughout the day.

Roger Squires of Ironbridge, Shropshire is the holder of the record for the World's Most Prolific Crossword Compiler, currently, April 2006, having had over 65,000 published crosswords appearing in over 470 outlets ...Read More

Generations ago, it was considered lady-like for a new bride to be (or, to appear to be) hesitant to "give herself" to her new husband, whether or not she truly was. At their bridal chamber threshold, the husband would ...Read More