You know what day it is! Baby #kol finally takes the bull by the horns. 🥹💝
If you’re loved up, we wish you a happy #valentinesday
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Deep in the mountains of the Philippines, 📍#WhangOd is keeping the tradition of Kalinga tattooing alive 🌿 She uses thorns and charcoal to create these intricate designs🤯
Would you get one of her tattoos?
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Yes that’s two men, blowing on (the wings of) a Cock! Let us explain.
In some regions of India where illegal cockfighting takes place, handlers prepare fighting roosters by warming them up using traditional methods, including blowing on their wings. This practice is believed to help stimulate the bird, increase circulation, and get it ready for the fight. The handlers may also massage the rooster’s body, stretch its wings, and lightly slap its back to keep it alert and aggressive. These rituals are part of the overall preparation, which often includes feeding specific diets, sharpening spurs, and conditioning the bird through training exercises.
Yes, cockfighting in India is highly controversial due to its links to animal cruelty, illegal gambling, and organised crime. While the practice has deep cultural roots in some states, such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha, it is officially banned under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Despite the ban, fights continue, especially during festivals like Sankranti, often with significant betting involved.
Animal rights activists argue that cockfighting is inherently cruel, as birds are forced into combat with sharpened spurs, leading to severe injuries or death. On the other hand, supporters claim it is a cultural tradition and an important part of local heritage. Legal crackdowns have led to periodic enforcement, but authorities often struggle to completely eradicate the practice due to its strong social and economic ties in some communities.
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Baby #kols in the Amazon are built different!
The Kayapó people of Brazil practise early body modification, including ear piercing and body painting, as integral aspects of their cultural identity. Shortly after birth, infants are adorned with red and black designs and have their ears pierced, with wooden earplugs inserted. These practices are believed to aid in the child’s growth and strength. For male infants, a lip piercing is also performed, preparing them for the adult lip plug they will wear later in life. These early modifications signify the child’s introduction into the community and their journey through various life stages. 
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Bet you’re probably today’s year’s old when you found out that it’s World Animal Reiki Day. The 5th February, is dedicated to promoting the practice, a Japanese energy healing technique that practitioners believe helps support animals’ emotional and physical well-being.
We reckon playing the banjo to chickens also counts
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Just chillin’ and what do you know!
KOL Moi Guiquita is of mixed Indigenous heritage; his father is Amazonian Kichwa, and his mother is Waorani. He identifies with the Waorani community and actively shares insights into their culture and daily life in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
The Waorani have a deep, practical relationship with animals, viewing them as both kin and resources. They rely on hunting for food, primarily using blowguns with poisoned darts to catch monkeys, peccaries, and birds. Hunting is done with precision and respect, as they believe animals have spirits and must be treated properly to maintain balance in the forest.
Some animals, like jaguars and harpy eagles, hold symbolic significance. Jaguars are seen as powerful beings, and Waorani hunters often compare their skills to the predator’s stealth. Certain animals, like macaws and parrots, are sometimes kept as companions, while others, such as anacondas, are avoided due to spiritual associations.
The Waorani’s knowledge of animal behaviour is extensive, allowing them to track and predict movements without overhunting. Their relationship with wildlife is shaped by survival needs, environmental stewardship, and spiritual beliefs.
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When Sea-to-table food gives you more than you bargained for as witnessed by #kol @travel.withlouis.
In Japanese cuisine, the practice of serving seafood that appears to be moving or is still alive is known as odorigui (踊り食い), which translates to “dancing eating.” This method emphasises the freshness of the seafood and offers diners a unique sensory experience.
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So many of our #kols like #yousukeyukimatsu treat “no” like a plot twist rather than a full stop.
World Cancer Day 4th Feb💫
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Some say women carry the world—here in Nepal, it’s almost literal. Behind the picturesque snapshots lies the reality: the sheer struggle to hoist these immense bundles onto their backs.
In the high-altitude villages of Nepal, survival is a balancing act—on the back of women. These are not props for picturesque postcards. These bundles of firewood, slung over bent backs and supported by head straps, weigh enough to stagger most people. But here, it’s routine. Generations of women have shouldered this weight to fuel their homes and families. The men often tend to other forms of labour, like agriculture or construction, leaving this task—arguably one of the heaviest—on the women.
Firewood is the backbone of these households. In remote villages where gas and electricity remain luxuries, wood fuels the hearth, warms the home, and feeds the family.
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When “Ask me a random question” becomes more and more predictable with every answer.
The joys of random video streaming 😔
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All the world’s a stage—and in Chad, these two little actors were fighting for top billing. She had her moment, all graceful and serene, until her brother barged in mid-act. 🎭✨
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When a holiday turns into a reality check.
Slave chains were brutal tools of oppression, engineered for maximum control and cruelty. Shackles were typically forged from wrought iron, often weighing between 2 to 10 kilograms depending on the design. Neck collars, sometimes fitted with spikes or bells, were used not only to restrict movement but to mark individuals as captives.
Transport shackles were linked in long rows, forcing individuals to march in step, while iron muzzles prevented speech or the consumption of food during forced marches or imprisonment. Restraints were deliberately tight, cutting into the flesh, causing severe infections, and often leading to permanent injuries or deformities.
These chains were produced on an industrial scale, often in Britain, and exported to Africa in exchange for human lives. Some were made with iron bars fused by rudimentary welding techniques, while others were riveted shut, ensuring they could not be removed without tools. Many chains included locking mechanisms, underscoring the commodification of human lives as inventory.
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