Muslim religion correlates strongly with Power Distance and Uncertainty Avoidance scores. High scores create rule-oriented societies with caste systems. Leaders have ultimate power, often arising from armed insurrection
First smiley face found in Hittite pot from 1700 BC. Earliest written use was in Slovak notary's 1635 financial records. First digital smiley appeared on Alcatel phone in 1996
Leisure is defined as free time spent away from work and necessary activities. Recreation differs from leisure as it includes purposeful activities. Leisure studies and sociology analyze leisure experiences. Serious leisure involves substantial, fulfilling hobbies and volunteer work
Bromance refers to extremely close, non-sexual male relationships. Term coined by Dave Carnie in 1990s for skateboard magazine Big Brother. Female version is called womance
Drinks are liquids intended for human consumption. Water is most consumed drink worldwide, but 97% of Earth's water is non-drinkable. Milk is considered one of the original drinks. Water and milk have been basic drinks throughout history
Turkish hammams have been around since 16th century. Originally served as bathing spots, evolved into social gathering places. Most hammams offer 45-minute experience with traditional rituals