Picture yourself meandering through the quaint streets of Nice, France, and coming across that quaint café with a pricing policy like no other. At La Petite Syrah, the price of your coffee isn’t just about the beans or the brew; it’s about your manners. This French café charges extra if a customer is rude and…
Imagine for a moment an automobile created from plants. A non-metal-one that would be lighter, stronger, and more ecologically friendly than the cars of today. This was not just a dream. It came to a reality back in 1940s. That is when Henry Ford unveiled his groundbreaking hemp car. The Henry Ford hemp car was…
People have been enchanted with the richness and sweetness of chocolate for centuries. It was in 1845 that Joseph Fry combined a mixture of cocoa butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Indeed, this combination was instrumental in turning chocolate from a mainly liquid drink into the first-ever chocolate bar. Fry’s Chocolate Factory quickly became one of…
Imagine not being able to see the sun below the horizon for weeks. A land just bathed in perennial light gives you experiences found nowhere in the world. Welcome to Svalbard, Norway the land where the sun never sets. Svalbard previously known as Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Lying between mainland Norway and the…
The “Firefall” at Horsetail Falls dyes the waterfall in a bright, glowing orange. This uniqueness makes thousands of people come to Yosemite National Park to see it. The natural Firefall event takes place in February and has been around for as long as Yosemite has existed. The exquisite display of colors and the look as…
Johnny Cash is that towering figure in country music known worldwide by his nickname ‘Man in Black.’ Deep, resonant, and very heartfelt was his voice. Johnny Cash wasn’t merely a singer but a teller of stories through songs of love, sorrow, and redemption. He left an indelible mark on music history. His health was declining…
In May 2011, the retired bricklayer, Joao Pereira de Souza rescued the injured penguin in Rio de Janeiro. The penguin was covered in oil and unable to move. The penguin referred to as ‘Dindim’ is a Magellanic penguin. This species is known for living in the oceans of South America. They make their way to…
Caral is situated deep within the desert landscapes of the Supe Valley in Peru. It challenges histories of human development by being the oldest known urban settlement in the Americas. The city of Caral, dating back 5,000 years, rewrites the book on ancient civilizations. Discovered at the end of the 20th century, this ancient city…
Have you ever wished you could have all the McDonald’s meals you wanted, any time? Just think of walking into any McDonald’s restaurant and having all the Big Macs, fries, and McFlurries you want without ever reaching for your wallet. According to Forbes, the McDonald’s Gold Card is a promotional tool and is not a…
Have you ever wondered why some of the most popular foods in America do not appear when you are traveling abroad? In reality, there are many common US food bans in several other countries owing to health issues associated with a few ingredients. This now raises an interesting contrast between what we actually believe to…
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