Going Viral: Jools Lebron is “Very Demure”
The “Very demure” trend has taken social media, and our daily lives, by storm. From tweens to parents, and everyone in between, everyone is being “very demure.” It all started when Jools Lebron, an American TikToker, posted a 38-second video titled “How to be demure at work” on August 2, 2024. “You see how I […]
How to Say “Lollipop” Across Spanish-Speaking Countries
Over 12 years ago, YouTubers Juan Andrés y Nicolás Ospina concluded that “Spanish is difficult to speak.” The musicians presented this declaration in song form, in a clever video running over 8 minutes on their YouTube channel Intentalo Carito. They explained how one word in one country could mean something completely different in another country. […]
Thrifting a Priceless Mayan Artifact
About five years ago, Anna Lee Dozier stumbled upon a small ceramic vase in the clearance section of a Maryland thrift store. The item was tucked away on a shelf near the checkout, and she paid a mere $3.99 for it. Little did she know that she was thrifting a priceless Mayan artifact. The unassuming […]
Meet ‘The Genius Girl’ Adhara Pérez Sánchez
She’s smart. She’s young, and she’s Mexican. And, for years now, she’s captured global attention due to her IQ and extraordinary intelligence. Meet Adhara Pérez Sánchez, the child prodigy who has gone viral across social media for being a genius, literally. She has an IQ of 162, higher than that of Albert Einstein and Stephen […]
Pitbull Makes Sports History! ¡Dale!
He’s internally known for his music from the 305. And now the Cuban-American artist, known by the moniker Pitbull, is making headlines for something else, a sports deal. Last week, Miami’s Florida International University (FIU) Athletics made headlines by announcing an unprecedented partnership with Pitbull. It would be changing its stadium’s name to Pitbull Stadium, […]
Día de la Patria: Celebrating Bolivia’s Independence Day
Today we shift our focus to one of South America’s most beautiful countries, Bolivia. Known officially as the Plurinational State of Bolivia, this landlocked nation is a melting pot of culture and landscapes. But why are we focused on all things Bolivia today, August 6? Well, it’s Bolivia’s Independence Day, aka “Día de la Patria.” […]
The Viral Rise of ‘Hasta Luego, Maricarmen'”
In the United States, we have our Felicias and our Karens. You know them. They’re labels we give to women (and, now, sometimes men) when they’re annoying in one way or another. You know what I mean. Done with a conversation? Just say “Bye, Felicia.” At the grocery store behind a woman who is demanding […]
The Story of Olympic Athlete Adriana Ruano, In Her Own Words
Everyone’s been talking about Guatemalan Olympic Athlete Adriana Ruano this week. The 29-year-old made sports history by winning Guatemala’s first Olympic gold medal. “Guatemala’s Olympic history is written in golden letters thanks to Adriana Ruano. First Olympic medal for a Guatemalan woman, first gold for our country. Congratulations, Adriana!” Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo wrote on […]
Loving Cilantro: The Mexican Herb from the Middle East
You know cilantro, that leafy herb, also known as coriander, that’s found in most Mexican dishes? Well, contrary to what most of us may believe, cilantro isn’t originally from Mexico at all. Its roots actually trace back thousands of years to far away lands. So, how did this star herb land in our pico de […]
11 Music Genres from Colombia
Everyone knows Colombia has one of the best music scenes in the world. The South American country has singlehandedly given us Shakira, Maluma, JBalvin, and Karol G, to name a few. It’s a fact: millions across the globe love Colombian music. But, contrary to popular belief, there’s more to Colombia’s music than Shakira’s cumbia or […]
The Arabic Origin of “Ojalá”
Spanish speakers love the word “ojalá.” Especially moms and abuelas, amirite? I think they love it because it rolls right off the tongue. Plus, it’s timeless, non-controversial, and, most importantly, hopeful. Who doesn’t love a word that’s full of hope? But, contrary to popular belief, this beloved staple in the Spanish language is not a […]
Who Invented Tabasco Sauce?
It may have been created in the Southern state of Louisiana, but Tabasco sauce, known all over the world for its fiery flavor, has deep roots in Mexican. I mean, it’s named after the Mexican state of Tabasco, where the pepper has been cultivated for centuries. So how did a Mexican pepper end up on […]