Yabba-Dabba-Doo!!!!

Frederick F. “Fred” Flintstone also known as “Fred W. Flintstone” in at least one episode, is a fictional character, who originated in the popular television animated series The Flintstones. Fred has since appeared in various other cartoon spinoffs and commercials. He is the husband of Wilma Flintstone and father of Pebbles Flintstone. His best friends… Read More

The world’s tallest building… with a surprise

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai. Here’s a picture:

Pornai – Ancient Greek Prostitutes – Follow Me!

The oldest profession in the world has its origin in old Greece, although it might have been invented well before. See the sandals on the left? Well, they might seem an invention from the late 20th century, but: Definition: Pornai is the ancient Greek word for prostitutes (porne, in the singular). From the Greek word… Read More

Research confirms: strawberries protect stomach from alcohol

Strawberries are good for you but having them in a cocktail may make them even healthier, a study suggests. A team of Italian, Serbian and Spanish researchers confirmed the protective effect of strawberries in the stomach of a mammal affected by alcohol, said on Monday the University of Granada, who participated in this study. A… Read More

Law? What law? Rules nobody obeys

You Need A License To Sell Anything (Including Lemonade) Welcome to modern-day bureaucracy, where, outside of breathing (for now), little gets done without a piece of legal paper allowing you to do so. And, if you love going by the books, this means shutting down everything that is being run without permission, including those adorable… Read More

The Disease of Kings? Nah!

Why is it that some diseases evoke laughter instead of sympathy? The problem is that gout is widely misperceived as a self-inflicted disease that affects only the upper classes. It has been referred to, maybe a touch inaccurately, as “The disease of kings and the king of diseases.” English caricaturists like William Hogarth, George Cruikshank… Read More