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Top 5 must-visit island destinations in the world
The Times of India· 16 hours agoWhether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, island destinations provide an escape from the ordinary. Highlights of this island...
What Is Greek Coffee (And What Makes It Special)?
Daily Meal· 1 day agoLike most things in its culture, enjoying Greek coffee is a long-held tradition. But what exactly is this variety of coffee, and what makes it so...
The Jersey Shore Origins Of Roasting Marshmallows On A Campfire
Daily Meal· 1 day agoRoasting marshmallows is must-do summer activity, but where did it all begin? Some of the earliest...
What Are the Dog Days of Summer, Anyway?
Bob Vila· 2 days agoThe Origin of the Dog Days of Summer The concept of the dog days goes back thousands of years and holds a historical and astronomical significance. The ...
Despite Namibian ruling, hostility against queer people is a sign of Africa’s continuing apartheid
Scroll· 2 days agoThis pride month brought a small dash of relief for Africa’s much-persecuted queer community. On June 21, the High Court of Namibia declared two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex ...
When decor meets dining
Financial Express· 2 days agoWhen you enter a restaurant, the entire experience takes centrestage and goes beyond food. This statement by Mumbai-based architect-designer Ashiesh...
Heralds of heritage: Mythical creatures as national emblems
The Hindu· 2 days agoIf someone were to tell you that the unicorn is Scotland’s national animal, you might find it hard...
On C.J. Sansom, and why his crime series, set in Tudor England, endures
The Hindu· 5 days agoWhen C.J. Sansom, one of Britain’s best-selling historical novelists, passed away on April 27, four days before the television adaptation of his well-known crime fiction, Dissolution, dropped ...
How Verbal Irony Works: Examples and Practical Uses
HowStuffWorks· 5 days agoFor instance, saying "as clear as mud" to describe something very confusing is an ironic simile that emphasizes the lack of clarity. Origins in Ancient Greece< ...
Abraham Lincoln's wax statue melts in US heat, sparking online reactions
Indiatimes· 6 days agoThe summer heatwave sweeping across the United States has claimed an unusual victim: a 6-foot wax...