Category: Cultural traditions

The gesture widely known as an "Eskimo kiss" is actually an intimate Inuit greeting called a *kunik*, and unlike the common misconception, it involves a sniff rather than a rub. The misunderstanding highlights the importance of appreciating the cultural origins behind different forms of affection.

According to ancient traditions from Russia and Poland, salty and acidic foods like pickles have been paired with liquor for centuries. So, beyond cultural folklore, why do people eat pickles with alcohol? The scientific, historical, and anecdotal reasons for this unusual pairing are quite compelling.