What is American? What defines out American culture? Fads reveal many things about the culture they arise in. The American culture is the product of many cultures forced to mix and coincide. Each race must adopt new behaviors in order to fit in with society, yet traces of their ancestry can still be found. Fads can show up in many different places including major aspects like language and dress, to minor things like entertainment. A fad is defined as "a practice or interest followed for a period of time with exaggerated zeal."
             Clothing and appearance are fads that constantly change yet always seem to repeat themselves. Almost every fashion statement found today can be traced to the past. From bellbottoms and afros, to denim suits and heavy jewelry, each style has manifested repeatedly over time. In the past, gold has dominated the jewelry world, but the latest trend is platinum. Not everyone can afford to purchase platinum, so they settle for white gold or silver. This represents a wish to enhance the outside appearance by looking rich. It is well known that people, especially the opposite sex, are attracted to money, and rich looking things. Therefore if you look rich, you will find it easy to attract the attention of others. As with any other fad, this can also be traced to the past. The ancient Egyptians wore jewelry for decoration as well as to promote good health and well-being. Science teaches that gold is an excellent conductor of the same electricity that beats our hearts. Platinum is an ev!
             en better conductor than gold. It is also not a coincidence that the pendant or charm on a necklace usually rests near the center of the chest.
             Our everyday language is something that defines us, yet it is constantly changing. Slang is the most varying aspect of our language. It is present in all languages and influenced by many things. It can reflect a person's age, location, or ethnicity. It
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