12/25/2012
PRI’s The World: 12/25/2012 (Belgium, Egypt, India)
Results of Egypt’s vote on a new Islamist-backed constitution. We get the latest from Cairo. Also, a World War II heroine is honored, thanks to the work of a Belgian historian who discovered she was still alive and well. And we explore the origins of Maggi seasoning, a condiment many cultures claim as their own.
Christmas in Kolkata: Badaa Din
Christians may be a minority in India, but Christmas is a national holiday. And citizens of all religions celebrate the festival, which Indians call the Badaa Din, or the Big Day.
Egypt’s Constitutional Vote
In Egypt, supporters of a new constitution are claiming victory. The country’s electoral commission announced Tuesday that the constitution was approved with 63.8 percent of the vote.
Maggi: The Local Seasoning from Everywhere
There’s a little brown condiment bottle known as Maggi seasoning, and for many immigrants, it’s the taste of home. But home might be the Philippines, Burundi, Poland, or Austria. They all claim Maggi for their own.
Roots 2.0: Using DNA to Trace My Ancestry
Until recently, people interested in their family history relied on relatives or archives for genealogical information. These days, they can also look to DNA testing for clues about their ancestry. The World’s Carol Zall decided to see what she could find out from her genes.
Earworms: Tunes That Stick in Our Heads
How often does a tune intrude on your thoughts and plays and replays in never-ending loops? Scientists call these intrusive musical thoughts “ear worms.”
Belgian Nurse Honored For WWII Bravery
Augusta Chiwy, a 90-year-old Belgian Congolese nurse who saved hundreds of wounded American soldiers during WWII received an award for valor from the US Army earlier this week.
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