Topic: Culture
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How You Cross the Street Largely Depends on Where You're From
French pedestrians take more "risks" at crosswalks than the Japanese, says a new study.
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How Does a City Known for Art and Design Turn Itself Into a Tech Hub?
Miami tries to figure that out.
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What's a Language Worth to a Small Town in Scotland?
A fisherman's dialect dies out.
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Videos
The Crazy Pidgin Language That Unites Africa's Megacity
Finding a common linguistic ground in a city of 20 million and 500 languages.
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Urban Wonk
Turns Out Where You Live Really Does Shape Who You Are
Those stereotypes you hear about people in Boston and San Francisco – there's actually something to them.
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The Netherlands' Awkward Intersection of Drugs, Tourism, and Local Culture
An effort to ban marijuana sales to foreigners threatens more than just the economy.
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How the Coney Dog Became Detroit's Signature Food
Served at weddings, parties, even funerals, the chili-doused bundle of goodness offers insight into Detroit's history.
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Olympics 2012
How the Games Are Boosting Britain's Arts Scene
A surprisingly eclectic cultural festival is set to coincide with the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Why Conservatives Are Afraid of Cities
Rick Santorum is missing the bigger picture when he tries to align himself with rural America.
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Urban Wonk
How Cities Can Build a Cultural Identity
What cities can learn from New Orleans' music scene.
