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Oct

Memorable Moments: When the Spirits Move You

by Your friends at OIC on October 29, 2018

Read on . . . if you dare!
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No tricks, just treats, as we invite you to take a look at some of our favorite Halloween-inspired posts from the past.

 

Halloween Traditions: Spooks, Saints, and Souls

Cultural traditions abound at this time of year, when Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day converge. Wherever you land on the globe, you’ll find a melange of traditions—religious and cultural—that invite ghosts and goblins, honor saints, or pay respect to the dead during one or all of these three days. Go to the post.

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Cultural Heritage & Traditions

20

Aug

Memorable Moments: Let’s Have a Word

by Your friends at OIC on August 20, 2018

Let the wordplay begin!
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It’s no secret that here at OIC Moments, we love language! And with a name like “OIC,” our passion for language includes the love of using letters and words in amusing ways. While we give our bloggers a well-deserved break from putting words together (as they so adeptly do), we hope you’ll have f-u-n with our favorite wordplay posts from the past.

 

Wordplay: The Power of One Little Letter

Word lovers—find an “Oh, I see” moment when a change of just one little letter turns a word into a surprising new word. This post also includes a free download word game! Go to the post.  Read more...

 

Wordplay

17

Jul

Memorable Moments: A Wave of Ocean Wonders

by Your friends at OIC on July 17, 2018

Oh, I sea!
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One constant in our travels is the ocean, whose mysteries make it a prime location for “Oh, I see!” moments.  As our bloggers navigate their way to their next set of inspiring adventures, take a dip back into some posts that highlight the majesty and artistry of what lies beneath the sea. Whether you’re diving in for the first time, or revisiting these posts as we are, fascinating discoveries await. Enjoy!

 

Sculpture in the underwater museum by Jason deCaires Taylor, showing innovations by artist and ocean. (Image © Jason deCaire's Taylor)

The ocean is an extraordinary exhibition space, altering art with life.
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