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Black is believed to be a powerful color. We perceive people wearing black to have more gravitas, which is why official positions have black clothing. Black also works with every other color and often creates memorable contrasts.

Some Japanese specialties are risky business! Fugu, or pufferfish, must be prepared by chefs who have trained for at least 3 years, as the animal contains high levels of the poison tetrodotoxin. In fact, it is so poisonous (200 times more deadly than cyanide, and with no known antidote) that it is the one dish the Emperor of Japan is forbidden from eating.

The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Before artificial lighting, farmers took advantage of the full moon’s light to harvest their crops. Many crops ripen at the same time in late summer and early autumn. Before electricity, the light of a full moon was essential for harvesting such crops.