Leonardo da Vinci: Criando Currículos Antes das Obras-Primas

Evidências sugerem que Leonardo escreveu currículos. “Antes de ganhar fama por suas obras-primas como a Mona Lisa e a Última Ceia, antes de ser pioneiro no helicóptero, antes de esboçar o icônico Homem Vitruviano, antes de realizar todos esses feitos, Leonardo da Vinci era um artesão, um ferreiro, um criador de dispositivos explosivos”, relata um… Read More

Leonardo da Vinci: Crafting Resumes Before Masterpieces

Evidence suggests that Leonardo wrote resumes. “Before he gained fame for his masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, before he pioneered the helicopter, before he sketched the iconic Vitruvian Man, before he accomplished all of these feats, Leonardo da Vinci was an artisan, a weaponsmith, a creator of explosive devices,” recounts an… Read More

Teachers using AI to grade essays raise ethical concerns

Teachers are increasingly turning to AI tools to assist with grading essays, raising ethical concerns among experts. These tools, including ChatGPT, Writable, Grammarly, and EssayGrader, offer benefits such as automating tasks and providing feedback. However, concerns arise regarding accuracy, plagiarism, and maintaining academic integrity. A recent report found a significant number of college students and… Read More

BBC announced a colony of penguins which are unlike any other penguins in the world

BBC announced that camera crews filming near the Antarctic for its natural history series Miracles of Evolution had captured footage of Adélie penguins flying to the air. See the amazing footage of these flying penguins on the link below in Youtube. Presenter Terry Jones explains that, instead of huddling together to endure the Antarctic winter,… Read More

Cracking the Code: Irish Names you’re probably saying wrong and how to avoid tongue twisters

Do you know your Gearóid from your Gobnait? Your Fearghal from your Muirgheal? To the untrained eye, Irish names can seem like a daunting ambush of rogue consonants and surprise vowels. That’s because while the Irish language uses the same Latin alphabet letters as English, they represent different sounds and have different spelling rules. Here’s… Read More

Feliz Dia Internacional da Mulher: origem, legado e desafios

Neste Dia Internacional da Mulher, 8 de março de 2024, junte-se às Nações Unidas na celebração sob o tema Investir nas mulheres: Acelerar o progresso. O mundo enfrenta muitas crises, que vão desde conflitos geopolíticos ao aumento dos níveis de pobreza e aos impactos crescentes das alterações climáticas. Estes desafios só podem ser enfrentados através… Read More

Happy International Women’s Day: origin, legacy, and challenges

This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, join the United Nations in celebrating under the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change. These challenges can only be addressed by solutions that empower women. By investing in… Read More

6 leap year traditions from around the world

Every four years our calendars have one more day added to them, a phenomenon known as a leap year. Yet, while many see it as an extra day of the week, some countries around the world have age old traditions celebrating the additional 24 hours. For example, Kildare in Ireland is known for originating the… Read More

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

Feliz Natal / Merry Christmas / Feliz Navidad / Joyeux Noël

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