“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith Who doesn’t appreciate a warm embracing smooch? Especially this time of year. The pleasure for puckering up is as simple as placing yourself under that sprig of fauna known as mistletoe. A parasitic plant Mistletoe is not a single plant but rather a …
Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions; they pass no criticisms. — George Eliot Sometimes, in the bustle of the holiday season preparations, we forget about the furry, heart-warming companions close to our hearts: our pets. This year, let us be mindful about how festive celebrations by humans affects pets, and let us …
Learning a new language is the default new skill of the millennial generation. It looks like every self-deprecation session on a Sunday night leads you to believe that you need to learn a new language and travel more often, only to discover that affording to travel is going to be an issue. And so, it …
I can think of few things that are more cathartic than throwing a tomato—or several hundred tomatoes—at strangers. Normally, this type of behaviour would evoke some type of uncomfortable reaction, much like Newton Third Law teaches us: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. But not at La Tomatina. At La Tomatina, …
La Tomatina: A Festival of the Absurd or the Ultimate Catharsis? Read More »
To say that the contribution of Brazilian artistry to Western society, archaeology, and our culture is significant would be an understatement. As we analyze the largest country in South America, we uncover information that proved to destabilize and reconstruct the entire bedrock of scientific theorizing in the region, learn about craftsmanship that spearheaded Christian art …
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Who were this mystery couple that became known as “The Valdaro Lovers”? We will never know. This young man and woman laid sideways, face to face, legs intertwined, holding each other in a tender embrace, oblivious to the world above them. Perhaps they were sharing their last moments together. The male skeleton is on the …
There are mixed emotions about where I am in the world right now. Over 50 years can be a long time for an ole girl like me. Especially after all I have been through. They say it is for the best, that I’ll soon be good as new by the spring of 2012, after construction …
I have been in therapy since the beginning of the year, and it has been a rewarding journey. Not everything is rosy, and I haven’t been spared any hurt and pain. However, what I find very comforting about therapy is how your perspective begins to shift from things that deeply hurt you to something that …
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The COVID-19 global pandemic will likely go down in history as being one of the most devastating and divisive pandemics in the world. From the origins of the disease to the global spread and the alarming number of deaths (and unpredictable lifelong symptoms for survivors), COVID-19 has made an impact in our once-again changing society. Of …
When you look out into the prospects of the future, what do you see? Hydrogen-powered flying vehicles hovering above pristine black asphalt highways? 3D food printers spitting out edible replicas of your favourite velvety cherry cheesecake? Neurotransmitter microchips implanted within your prefrontal cortex, instantly and continually allowing your mind to tap into the internet? Some of these …
