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Folk customs (a.k.a. traditional customs) are developed and practiced primarily by small, homogeneous groups living in more isolated rural areas.
Read more and view gallery...Popular customs are found in large, heterogeneous societies that share certain habits despite differences in personal characteristics.
A ubiquitous element of popular culture is the global soft drink and fast food industries. Originating in North America, these popular products...
Many products on the shelves of supermarkets in other countries are produced and traded all over the world, and are common to us all.
Read more and view gallery...The meaning of the sign is the same, no matter how you spell it.
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Dale Lightfoot is Professor in the Department of Geography at Oklahoma State University. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 publications and has worked in or traveled through more than 140 countries. Dr. Lightfoot enjoys “dusty boots” fieldwork and frequently travels to research historic landscapes, traditional uses of water, and human-environment relationships. He also loves to travel just for adventure; to experience random encounters, understand connections, appreciate difference, and to learn about the people and places of the world.
All photos copyrighted and taken by Dale Lightfoot (unless otherwise noted).