Lost in Translation: 20 Hilariously Absurd Holiday Complaints That Defy Reason and Common Sense

Presented to you, for your entertainment and pleasure – 20 of the most outrageous, ridiculous and stupid travel complaints made to tour operators. A recent survey from Thomas Cook and ABTA reveals 20 of the most ridiculous complaints by holiday-makers made to their travel agent. 1. “I think it should be explained in the brochure… Read More

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Believe!

A little more than 110 years ago, the New York Sun journalist Frank Church published an answer to a question from an eight year old girl: Is there a Santa Claus? The editorial, which included the famous reply “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”, has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore in… Read More

Merry Christmas in all languages / Feliz Natal em todos os idiomas

AFRIKAANS geseënde Kersfees ALBANIAN gëzuar Krishtlindja ALSATIAN gleckika Wïanachta ARABIC ميلاد مجيد (miilaad majiid) ARMENIAN Shnorhavor Surb tsnund AZERI Noel bayraminiz mubarak BASQUE Eguberri on BELARUSIAN З Божым нараджэннем (Z Bozym naradzenniem) BENGALI subho baradin BOSNIAN sretan Božić BRETON Nedeleg laouen BULGARIAN весела коледа (vesela koleda) BURMESE Christmas nay hma mue pyaw pa CATALAN bon… Read More

Why is Black Friday called Black Friday?

The day’s name originated in Philadelphia, where it originally was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic which would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Use of the term started before 1961 and began to see broader use outside Philadelphia around 1975. Later an alternative explanation was made: that retailers traditionally operated… Read More

How Bilingualism Influences Color Perception

Summary: Researchers discovered that the way we perceive and describe colors is influenced by the languages we speak. In a study with the Tsimane’ society from the Bolivian Amazon, bilingual individuals who learned Spanish as a second language began distinguishing colors differently than monolingual Tsimane’ speakers. Notably, bilingual Tsimane’ individuals started using separate words for blue… Read More

Halloween 2023: a whopping U$12.2B spending! Sales, Stats, Trends, and even Costume Choices!

Anticipation is high for the spookiest night of the year. Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans plan to take part in the festivities this October, putting Halloween participation rates on par with pre-pandemic levels. Not only do people intend to come out in droves, but they’re going all out by spending more on candy, costumes, decorations, and… Read More

The (Awful) Truth Behind Fairy Tales

In times where we can’t figure out anymore what is real and what is hidden from the general public, where images and information are manipulated for “a common good,” but where inevitably such “common good” only benefits few, I can’t think of a better analogy than a fairy tale. The opening paragraph of “once upon… Read More

Overcoming Resume Misunderstandings in AI Hiring Filters

In the modern job market, the initial reviewer of a job candidate’s application is often an automated system rather than a human. Shockingly, data from 2019 revealed that three-quarters of resumes never reach human eyes. Additionally, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission estimated that 83% of employers, including 99% of Fortune 500 companies, use AI-driven automation… Read More

The Inspiring Story of the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

In a world that often forgets, they found a way to remember joy. Join us on a journey to Tokyo, Japan, where a remarkable restaurant called the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders is rewriting the rules of inclusivity and redefining the power of human connection. This heartwarming video by @nealfoard introduces us to Shiro Oguni, the… Read More