Did you know that many of the best dishes we’ve come to know and love were created unintentionally? Sure, several came to fruition with meticulous planning behind them, but others were happy accidents. From salty snacks to sweet treats, let’s discuss seven of the best dishes that were accidental inventions. Potato chips Stemming from fries, …
The Northern Lights are more than just a visual treat; they are a source of mystery and wonder. Northern Lights are woven with several myths and legends in the Ancient cultures, attributing them to everything from the spirits of ancestors to omens from the gods.
Many people believe that we should let go of the past, and perhaps that’s the right thing to do in terms of self-development. It can be unnecessary baggage for someone who is looking to go beyond their current situation. And yet, history remains a valuable resource for us to draw lessons from. Oftentimes, we forget …
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The Bermuda Triangle, alternatively the Devil’s Triangle, is one of the Earth’s greatest mysteries. It has an enigmatic appeal that has captured people all over the globe for many decades with stories of secrets and mythical places and also with exploits that require a great deal of courage. This territory, consisting of about 500,000 square …
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Young actors and actresses make us smile and laugh through our television screens. We watch them walk the carpet and win awards for their work, so naturally we all thought these child stars had it good when we, ourselves, were children. Seeing these young celebrities do well for themselves at such a young age encouraged …
Originally, AlRawabi School for Girls was set to be a miniseries focusing on the impact of bullying at a prestigious all-girls school with a subplot on the societal expectations of young women. However, due to positive reviews and high ratings, AlRawabi School for Girls became a series after being renewed for a second season. Just …
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A lost giant in an alien land If one were a bird flying over Catalonia, Spain, you would see rows of houses and buildings like little misshapen cubes trying to accommodate something that keeps pushing at its seams. Go a little lower and you will see the crowds engaged in mundane but necessary activities. Many …
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Green is symbolic of nature, the rebirth of spring and good fortune. The colour has long been associated with the Emerald Isle—Ireland—and its patron saint, St. Patrick, a Christian missionary and bishop during the 5th century. His birth name was Maewyn Succats and he was born in Kilpatrick, Scotland in 386 A.D. He arrived in …
Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world – Gustave Flaubert Culture. A word and a not so simple definition. In fact, according to A.L. Krober and Clyde Kluckhohn, two cultural anthropologists of the early 20th century, culture had 164 definitions. In essence, culture defined in its simplest …
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It’s always consoling to know that today’s Christmas gifts are tomorrow’s garage sales. – Milton Berle It’s 6 a.m. on Saturday morning. Time to rise and shine and get ready for the prowl. You’re anticipating a catch – to lure in some orphaned goods and drive a good bargain. Fall’s grandeur heralds in taking in …
