Every year on September 16, all progressive humanity honors the laureates of the Ig Nobel Prize – a parody of a prestigious international scientific award. The Ig Nobel Prize (from English 'ignoble'…
The American public opinion institute Gallup recognized Bolivia as the most emotional country in the world. The corresponding ranking was published on the organization's website. The top three most…
This summer in Spain, patron saint festivals in some cities were not accompanied by traditional bullfights. The reason is that the far-left party Podemos ("We Can"), which came to power in a number…
Recently my wife and I returned from a friendly picnic, to which we drove, of course, by car. In the hallway I suddenly see my wallet on the nightstand, where together with my bank card and other…
The Spanish authorities are trying to bring order to their resort areas. Municipalities of some towns on the east coast and the Balearic Islands have declared a genuine crusade against the so-called…
Trips to new countries – whether for work or leisure – can often feel like taking a school exam in global etiquette. But there are two simple rules that, if followed, can ensure the greeting ritual…
Half a TV, half a sofa, half an Opel Corsa, half an iPhone, and even half a teddy bear. That's how a young Berliner 'amicably' resolved the issue of property division after divorcing his wife, taking…
People who observe dietary restrictions for religious or ethical reasons are very different. What they have in common is one thing: a dislike of stupid questions and unsolicited advice. The Islamic…
In China, in the city of Yulin, in Guangxi province, the sixth festival of lovers of an ancient Chinese dish – dog meat – ended this week. Thousands of four-legged 'friends of man' were eaten there…
Experience shows that not all tourists study the cultural peculiarities of the country they are going to for vacation. And in vain, because then they may have to learn about some national…
When we were approaching the border by taxi, I felt my palms sweating and my nerves tense. My husband and I promised our relatives that we would not do anything risky during the month we were…
The Supreme Court of Denmark made a decision that divided society. The country's highest judicial authority ordered to pay Muslim girl Menal Mustafa 40,000 kroner (about 6,000 euros) as compensation…