If you have not seen massive domino lineups set off into an epic chain reaction triggered by a single-piece fall then you are missing out. Some of those installations are made of thousands of pieces and are featured in the Guinness World Record Book. The domino effect term is used to describe a single event […]
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If you’ve been single for a while then you know that the challenge is real. Relatives and friends that are in a relationship will give you a mixture of compassionate and sad looks on their faces before asking if you are dating anyone. It is not always a direct questioning that makes perfectly content singles
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We often feel shame in admitting that we ate a whole Toblerone bar or indulged in a large pizza. I found it curious but continued feeling this way until recently. You see, I discovered a passion for dark chocolate which has many benefits for health compared to its less bitter milky variety cousins. I am
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The idea of retirement seems like a good one. Wake up anytime you want, there is nobody to boss you around, no stress and no worries. Before the end of 19 century, there wasn’t such a thing. People continued working until old age when they were no longer able to do the work. In 1881
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In some cultures, broken glass or a bowl is a sign of good luck that will bring wealth and fortune. In my experience, it is usually a prediction of a trip to a homewares shop and a slightly lighter bank account. Broken pieces are usually swept on a dustpan and thrown out. On rare occasions,
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Being single can be fun when you don’t consider it to be a burden. Having dinners, going to movies, or music gigs can be equally enjoyable alone but it takes time to get comfortable doing it this way. If you are going to do something by yourself, here is some advice on how you can
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I would not be alive today if it wasn’t for my grandma Margarita. This was before I was born and my dad was only a little boy. My grandmother’s school where she worked as a teacher organized a riverboat cruise on Labor Day in mid-spring. The weather was sunny and everyone was excited about going
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I was told for my school days that I had to get good marks. Good marks meant a bright future, better options with higher education, a job that pays well and finally (drum roll please!) happiness. This thinking permeates our grown-up existence. And it has to stop as it is a non-sustainable practice that affects
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The term “Ersatz” originated in the First World War it literally means a replacement in german. During the war, Germany experienced shortages of ingredients and materials to produce everyday things. As a result, they used substitutes that were cheaper and readily available at the expense of quality. This gave birth to synthetic leather, pea sausages
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