Seers and diviners across ages have always left behind predictions about the future and centuries to come. Some of them may be accurate while many others will have fallen flat. A look at the technological and scientific advances made by mankind and the general direction of our development, however, allows us to imagine how life […]
Category: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous category covering the Miscellaneous topics around the world.
Weird Inventions Around the World
Scientists around the world have racked their brains for days, months and even decades to churn out inventions that have added enormously to upgrading our lifestyle. Inventions such as mobile phones, internet, computers, smart phones, to name a few, have really changed the way we live. But there are some inventions that cannot be considered […]
Unique Holidays Around the World
It’s holiday season and we all have laid our plans on how to make the most out of it, and deservedly so, after a year’s hard-work. But apart from the usual holidays that we have around the year, there are some other intriguing ones you might like to know about. Read on to find out. […]
Healthy eating habits from around the world
A healthy diet is imperative for the overall well being of the body. A healthy balanced diet offers a whole lot of benefits such as controlling a number of diseases and weight and boosting energy. A healthy diet can also lead to a longer lifespan. But at times, along with a healthy diet, it is […]
Unique Libraries Around the World
When we think of libraries the first image that comes to our mind is that of a building with pristine calmness, lots of books, and plenty of people in spectacles including the lady or gentleman who asks people to keep quiet every now and then! These are spaces where you are only allowed to read […]
The Secret to Being Happy: Matthieu Ricard
In 2012, a series of brain scans revealed that Matthieu Ricard, a French author cum Buddhist monk, had the maximum capability for happiness. The major reason in this case was his practice of meditation. At that point in time Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin, had tested on hundreds of advanced practitioners […]
10 Weird Phobias
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” – US President Franklin D. Roosevelt Fear is natural. Every man, woman, child knows fear at some time or other. Many say that the purpose of human life is to overcome our worst fears. But what happens when our fears start to paralyze us? Fear, […]
Coober Pedy – Opal Capital of the World
Welcome to Coober Pedy At first glimpse there seems nothing extraordinary about Coober Pedy. In fact, there seems to be not many houses or people; the desert region in which Coober Pedy is located grows excessively hot in summers and bitterly cold in the winters. The town is located in one of the most barren […]
10 Unfriendliest Cities in the World
Planning to visit a glitzy city to spend your vacation? Well, then don’t just go by the glamour. A city may be cosmopolitan and has all the temptations for traveelrs, but what’s more important is to see how the city treats foreigners. According to a popular survey, some cities have been identified as less friendly. […]
Speeches that impacted the world
Great people have spoken great words and when history records them, they become speeches that inspire, motivate, guide and educate people in future times to come. Perhaps one of the most inspiring speeches delivered was in late 19th century that continues to inspire and motivate people all over the world even today. The speech was […]