Author Archives: Lior

Square meal origin and meaning: Why do we say square meal?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Lior

Unless you count things like cubed watermelons, few of the foods we eat are actually square shaped. So then why do we sometimes call a nourishing and wholesome meal a “square meal”?

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Bindis: Why do Indians wear a red dot on their forehead?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Lior

Aside from beautiful saris and magnificent gold jewellery one of the most internationally famous body adornments worn by Indian women is the red dot on the forehead, the bindi. Travelling in India you might notice that these forehead decorations are … Continue reading →

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History of the Cowboy Hat: Why do Cowboys Wear Hats?

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Lior

Ever asked yourself: “Why do cowboys wear hats?”. Here’s a brief history of the cowboy hat which should answer your question!

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Eye movement meaning: Why do people make certain eye movements?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Lior

Next time you’re in a group of chatting people, direct your attention to their eye movements. As you track their eye direction you’ll notice different patterns when a person is talking and when they are listening. Sometimes you’ll notice a … Continue reading →

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Jewish New Year: What’s the meaning of Rosh Hashana and Rosh Hashana traditions?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Lior

When September rolls round you know the autumn is approaching, the beginning of the school year is near and for Jewish people, September means that Rosh Hashanah is soon to be upon them. What is Rosh Hashanah? “Rosh Hashanah” literally … Continue reading →

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Tying the knot: Why do we say we tie the knot when we get married?

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lior

You hear your cousin gush about finally going to “tie the knot” with her boyfriend, and as you hear this, you automatically substitute “tie the knot” with “getting married” in your head. But if you pause for a minute, you … Continue reading →

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Why marry? Why should I get married?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Lior

In our facebook generation, when you reach your mid-20s and thereafter you start noticing that your facebook feed becomes inundated with wedding photos and status changes. Getting married in your mid-20s isn’t something new. Back in Ancient Greece, men were … Continue reading →

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The History of Jewelry: Why do we wear jewelry?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Lior

Many of us wear jewelry every day without a second thought, but it’s an interesting question considering how this habit of jewelry wearing began. What was the meaning of jewelry to our earlier ancestors and how did the history of … Continue reading →

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Favourite colors: Why do I like the color orange? (or why do I hate orange?)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Lior

Orange is one of the least liked colors in existence. What makes you like the color orange or hate it? According to the ancient Indian Chakra Theory, loving or hating the color orange are two sides of the same coin. … Continue reading →

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Favourite colors: Why do I like the color red?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Lior

I believe that in life, when we’re drawn to certain things, like particular colors, this isn’t random. I believe it happens for a reason.  In exploration of this topic, I’ve looked into color therapy and the ancient Indian scriptures that … Continue reading →

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