Water vs. Toilet Paper: The Science and Culture Behind Indonesia’s Bathroom Habit
A deep-rooted preference for water over toilet paper reflects more than tradition—it’s a practice now validated by science and gaining ...
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A Wealth of Expression: Research Suggfaces May Unconsciously Reveal Socioeconomic Status
A psychological study indicates that neutral facial expressions can signal economic background with surprising accuracy, raising questions about subconscious bias ...
The Surprising Origin of “OK”: How a 19th-Century Newspaper Joke Became a Global Word
One of the world’s most universally understood words began not as ancient slang, but as a humorous editorial abbreviation in ...
When Beauty Standards Break a Life: The Han Mi Ok Story and Bali’s Illegal Clinics Risk
JAKARTA / BALI — The pursuit of beauty in Korea once carried the face of Han Mi Ok. In the ...
Beyond the Handshake: The ‘Henge’do’ Nose Kiss of Sabu Island
HEYBALI.NEWS - In an age of hurried handshakes and quick hellos, a profoundly different greeting thrives on Sabu Island in ...
Beyond the Date: The Resilient Spirit of the December 26th Capricorn
DENPASAR, Bali — For those born on December 26th, a date nestled between the global celebrations of Christmas and the anticipation ...
Is 100% Charge Actually Damaging Your Phone? The Bali Digital Nomad’s Guide
DENPASAR, Bali — For the global citizens, digital nomads, and travelers who call Bali home, a smartphone is more than a ...
Dewa 19 Coffee’s Airport Ambition: A Calculated Brand Play or a Star-Powered Risk?
JAKARTA — In a move that blends celebrity influence with sharp business strategy, Dewa 19 Coffee, the café chain fronted by rock ...
Reincarnation in Hindu Belief: How Bali Understands the Cycle of Life
In Bali, death is not seen as an ending. It is understood as a pause, a passage, before life begins ...
Love as Failure: The Paradox of a Professor Who Teaches Law
There is an irony rarely discussed honestly within academic circles. A professor, lawyer, and thinker trained to impose order through ...
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