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Read more about the article Do You Know What a ‘Fanny Pack’ is?!
"Faux Pas" Bloopers / Language

Do You Know What a ‘Fanny Pack’ is?!

Have you ever said something—a word or expression—that had an entirely different meaning in another country or culture? How did you find out?

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September 23, 2019
Read more about the article What in the World is “Fuzzy Water”?
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What in the World is “Fuzzy Water”?

What kind of water would you like to drink? This cross-cultural family has all kinds of interesting food and drinks at their table.

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September 3, 2019
Read more about the article Who Has Funny Tummy Pain?!
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Who Has Funny Tummy Pain?!

It's amazing what one little letter can do to drastically change the meaning of a word. This story will make your belly ache too—with funny tummy pain!

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August 19, 2019
Read more about the article Why Do You Have to Say ‘Bon Appétit’?
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Why Do You Have to Say ‘Bon Appétit’?

A family who just recently arrived in France forgot to say two very important words before the meal—leading to a funny cultural blooper.

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July 8, 2019
Read more about the article What is the Cost of a Language Barrier?
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What is the Cost of a Language Barrier?

Being in a foreign country and not knowing the local language can be costly. Beware! Read signs carefully or your wallet may soon be empty!

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June 24, 2019
Read more about the article The Surprise in My Milkshake!
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The Surprise in My Milkshake!

An American boy wants a chocolate milkshake—his favorite. This time, he did not get what he was expecting! A language blooper!

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May 20, 2019
Read more about the article Bloopers—The Powerful Importance of Prepositions
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Bloopers—The Powerful Importance of Prepositions

How can tiny words have so much importance—drastically changing the meaning of a sentence? That's the power of prepositions—leading to laughter!

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April 8, 2019
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Join me and April tonight at 8:30 p.m. EST to hear Join me and April tonight at 8:30 p.m. EST to hear Habiba's story and journey from darkness to light, death to life, and slavery to freedom! https://www.youtube.com/live/mUP8IPOZo6s
Did you know that today is World Pet Memorial Day? Did you know that today is World Pet Memorial Day? Let's not forget. Let's take time to remember and honor our furry companions around the globe....

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Pierre hates wearing underwear! He thinks they are Pierre hates wearing underwear! He thinks they are icky and itchy, and they drive him crazy! After talking to his parents and his brothers, after trying lots of different kinds and styles of underwear, he finally accepts the reality. Everyone, everywhere in the world has to wear underwear, and so does he! Pierre learns different techniques to self-regulate his emotions, especially his fear and anxiety about underwear. These practical tools help him to overcome his fear of underwear and to face other everyday challenges. Icky, Itchy Underwear! takes difficult sensory issues that many children face and tackles them with humor and fun. It is an educational story and a conversation starter for parents and children, full of practical tools to use everyday!

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What if you were a victim of human trafficking but What if you were a victim of human trafficking but had no voice to tell your story? What if you had no platform, no power, no opportunity to share? Kim and Marci—two artists, two voices for the Silent Ones. Let them introduce you to the Strawberry Girls . . . The Strawberry Girls are Moroccan women recruited each year to pick "red gold" in the strawberry fields of Spain. The shocking reality is that many of these vulnerable women are then lured into sex trafficking through lies, deception, and empty promises. Through Kim's soulful artwork and Marci's poetic words from their Strawberry Girls Project, they invite you to step into the shoes of the Strawberry Girls and journey with them from darkness to light. You will be forever changed by their story.

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Today is International Women's Day—celebrating w Today is International Women's Day—celebrating women around the world. May we not forget women who are exploited, abused, and enslaved....

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What's the date in your part of the world? Today i What's the date in your part of the world? Today is "Leap Day," but is it "Leap Day" everywhere around the world? Put on your cultural awareness glasses and find out.

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Today is "Leap Day," but is it "Leap Day" everywhe Today is "Leap Day," but is it "Leap Day" everywhere around the world? Put on your cultural awareness glasses and find out....

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Do bi-lingual, bi-cultural couples have a "love la Do bi-lingual, bi-cultural couples have a "love language"? Read more to find out how they navigate their "one love" in "multiple languages."...

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