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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.

8 Things Canadians Used to Do Without Thinking That Now Feel Surprisingly Outdated

May 1, 2026

Some everyday habits fade so gradually that you don’t realize how much life has changed until you look back at how things used to be …

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8 Signs Your Daily Routine Has Quietly Become More Digital Than Physical

May 4, 2026May 1, 2026

Most people don’t notice it happening, but over time, everyday life slowly shifts from physical habits to digital ones. 1. Your First Step in the …

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8 Things That Quietly Make Someone Seem More Polite Than Most People Notice

May 1, 2026

Politeness isn’t always about big gestures—often it’s the small, almost invisible habits that shape how people are perceived. 1. Saying People’s Names in Conversation Using …

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8 Small Habits That Instantly Make Someone Seem More Confident (Even If They’re Not)

May 4, 2026May 1, 2026

Confidence isn’t always about bold personality; it often shows up in small, subtle behaviors people pick up on without realizing. 1. Speaking Slightly Slower Than …

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7 Subtle Social Habits That Make People Seem “Busy” Even When They’re Not

May 1, 2026

Sometimes it’s not what people are actually doing, it’s the small habits they show in public that create the impression of a packed, fast-moving life. …

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People say getting rid of these 12 items was a huge mistake

February 27, 2026

It feels so good to get rid of stuff, right? I know what it feels like to actually throw away all the extra stuff in …

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7 Canadian Personality Traits That People Abroad Notice First

June 29, 2026July 29, 2020

Canadians are often described as polite, but people who live or travel abroad tend to notice more subtle personality patterns that show up in everyday …

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6 Everyday Things That Were Once Considered Luxury Items

July 10, 2026July 10, 2020

Many things people consider basic necessities today were once expensive symbols of wealth. For earlier generations, these everyday items were rare upgrades that only a …

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6 Places That Were Once the Richest Cities on Earth

July 10, 2026July 10, 2020

Wealth has shifted across centuries. Here are six cities, ordered by the era when each reached its peak. 1. Baghdad, Iraq (9th–10th centuries) During the …

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6 Famous Predictions About the Future That Turned Out to Be Completely Wrong

July 10, 2026July 10, 2020

Predicting the future is hard. Some of history’s smartest people made forecasts that seemed perfectly reasonable at the time and ended up being spectacularly wrong. …

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