Humor is really a good medium to remove boredom and to start a good conversation. Indeed, I can safely argue that humor is the quickest way to break the ice – all of us have come across situations where silence is so uncomfortable that we wish to have something funny to say to be able to end it, don’t you agree? However, is not easy to come up with funny jokes, stories, of the top …
These beautiful drawings are from the Polish artist Pawel Kuczynski. He is famous for his satirical illustrations that make you wonder about society, politics and all the biggies in life. Pawel was born in 1976 in Szczecin and graduated Fine Arts Academy in Poznan with specialization in graphics, has been rewarded with more than 100 prizes and distinctions creating thought-provoking illustrations that comment on social, economic, and political issues through satire. In 2005 he received …
10. Javanese Primary Country: Indonesia Total Countries: 3 First-language Speakers (millions): 84.3 9. Japanese Primary Country: Japan Total Countries: 3 First-language Speakers (millions): 122 8. Russian Primary Country: Russian Federation Total Countries: 16 First-language Speakers (millions): 162 7. Bengali Primary Country: Bangladesh Total Countries: 4 First-language Speakers (millions): 193 6. Portuguese Primary Country: Portugal Total Countries: 11 First-language Speakers (millions): 202 5. Arabic Primary Country: Saudi Arabia Total Countries: 59 First-language Speakers (millions): 223 4. …
In the following slides, find the top 10 countries with the greatest carbon dioxide emissions in 2011. 10. United Kingdom Estimated 2011 CO2 Emissions in metric tonnes: 470 million 9. Indonesia Estimated 2011 CO2 Emissions in metric tonnes: 490 million 8. Canada Estimated 2011 CO2 Emissions in metric tonnes: 560 million 7. South Korea Estimated 2011 CO2 Emissions in metric tonnes: 610 million 6. Germany Estimated 2011 CO2 Emissions in metric tonnes: 810 million 5. …
The initial part of the 21st century has been the stage of major technological inventions that have changed significantly humankind daily lives. Things happen at an incredible speed. The world has become a global “village”, where everything is a “click” away. This article main goal is to highlight the top ten inventions that irreversibly changed the way humanity lives. Obviously there are a plethora of inventions that one could mention here; however I want to …
1. Bergkamp (Holland) vs Argentina – World Cup Quarter-Final (Jul 1998)
I love quotes! I think that people that come up with them are unbelievably amazing. And the most amazing thing is that every quote I came across with has a ring of universal truth to it – hands-up to their author’s creativity. Today, and because I am a strong believer that laughing is still the best remedy – and we do need large dosages of it in our current daily lives; I decided to compile …
1. That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick featuring Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder (1986)
This is so true when it comes to the strangest foods around the world. I mean, some people do eat the strangest things. Writing this article was very interesting for me, because being a Portuguese gal, I am used to a rich and varied cuisine within a perfectly normal range of food ingredients. I admit that there are some things that we eat that might be seen as little bit weird, such as escargots, chicken …
