World

Traveling to other places can be one of the most enriching experiences a person gets, from getting to know another culture to just enjoying another country’s weather and food. That said, there are some behaviors we have that might not be seen as innocent from a local’s point of view.5-Minute Crafts found 17 things that locals don’t enjoy as much as their visitors.

Some people tend to be skeptical about reusing old things or buying second-hand, while others really find fortunes that were thrown away.5-Minute Crafts made a list of 17 people who ditched the stereotype of reusing old things, gave items a second chance, and found a real treasure in a sea of trash.

The survival of plant species depends largely on seed dispersal. If the seed just falls under the mother plant, young specimens will grow too close together. So they will not be able to get enough light, water, and nutrients. Various mechanisms of seed dispersal help plants cover large distances and not compete with each other for valuable resources.

Many cultures all over the world have legends about rainbows, in which their appearance is often associated with otherworldly forces. And even though a rainbow has nothing to do with magic, not everyone knows where it comes from and why it’s colored this way.

Pride Month was once again celebrated this year across the globe and it is a tradition that dates back to the year 1970 when the first Pride marches were organized in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Many people wait eagerly for this month to join the parade in their colorful costumes, hold cheeky posters, and support each other.That is why 5-Minute Crafts prepared a list of some heartwarming and humorous posts that made this June so special.

Traveling is one of the best ways to get to know another country’s culture and traditions. But sometimes this experience can be very unexpected and unusual for those traveling abroad.5-Minute Crafts found 21 stories of people who encountered unusual situations while traveling to other countries.

Ships are made of steel and even though they vary in size, most of them share the same anatomy. If you are curious to know more about sailing, you could start learning about the different parts of a ship.5-Minute Crafts prepared a guide for you so you can get familiar with nautical terms and the construction of sailing vessels.

The history of mankind can hardly be called the most exact science. But despite this, there are historical facts that few people have doubts about. We encounter them in popular culture. We believe in them and do not suspect that, in real history, everything was a little different.5-Minute Crafts will tell the truth about the popular historical misconceptions we believe in.

In pursuit of vivid experiences, we sometimes forget that truly amazing things are often right next to us. It is enough to look around, visit a nearby museum, or go on a short trip.

People get married all over the world. But the way they do it has its own perks in every country.5-Minute Crafts will tell you about unusual wedding traditions that are customary to find in different countries.

We are used to seeing historical people being portrayed in epic films or biopics. However, there are other kinds of art pieces that depict some of them.5-Minute Crafts has prepared some significant comparisons of the portrayal of historical figures in paintings and films.

Coming out refers to when someone reveals their orientation to other people, which usually happens multiple times with each individual person that is told. Although there is no right or wrong way to come out, 5-Minute Crafts will give you some tips to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible.

Fruit and vegetables are present in everyone’s diet. Nowadays, you can buy them in any supermarket. But not everyone knows that they are very different from their wild ancestors.

Dolphins are intelligent and playful marine animals, well-known for their friendliness toward humans. What also makes them special is their unusually long social memory and the fact that they can communicate using sounds.For this reason, 5-Minute Crafts has decided to share the curious story of Pelorus Jack, New Zealanders’ most beloved dolphin.

Inception is a sci-fi thriller directed by Christopher Nolan and based on the idea of lucid dreaming. According to the plot, the main characters have to implant a certain idea into the mind of another person, which then becomes the starting point for big changes.

There are about 17,500 species of butterflies living on our planet. Their wings differ in colors and sizes. Butterflies and moths are the only insects in the world with scales on their wings. They are also known for their ability to roll up their proboscis and undergo a number of significant transformations throughout their life cycle.

Many of us know about starch due to its common use in the culinary world. At the same time, you can see both potato and corn starches in recipes.

Among the big variety of skincare products, there are the ones that are hard to distinguish at first glance. They even have similar names — for example, a toner and a tonic. Not knowing their purposes, one might even think that these are roughly the same thing.

Binaries are social constructs that can exaggerate the differences between us, categories like rich or poor, gay or straight, and masculine or feminine can end up masking the complexity of each and every one of us, by hiding the people who don’t fully identify with either one.But life and society is much more diverse than being one thing or another and we at 5-Minute Crafts hope to give you a glimpse into this diversity.

All of us have our favorite colors. When we meet, we often ask each other what our favorite color is and don’t even think about why different people prefer different hues.