Cancel culture in botany


Recently, botanists voted to change the names of over 200 species that contained a racial slur related to the word “caffra. These changes are intended to remove offensive terminology and acknowledge Africa instead. For example, the coast coral tree will now be officially called Erythrina affra instead of Erythrina caffra. It’s important to remember that […]

The Lego story


The Birth of LEGO The LEGO Group traces its origins back to 1932 when Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter, founded the company. Initially, Ole Kirk produced wooden toys, household goods, and practical items like stepladders and ironing boards. However, during the Great Depression, he began creating miniature versions of his products, which sparked his […]

Celebrities With Type 1 Diabetes


Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, singer Nick Jonas, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor are just a few celebrities with type 1 diabetes. Their stories inspire and demonstrate the importance of diabetes management and support. Some openly share their experiences with others who have type 1 diabetes and serve as role models in various ways. […]

Trump rally shooting


The image of Donald Trump with a bloody face, raising a victory fist in the air, as the Secret Service closes in around him, with the American flag fluttering in the background, has become iconic and arguably played a significant role in deciding the election. For those of us who have been following Donald Trump […]

A night filled with magic!


The Christian tradition of celebrating the prophet St. John the Baptist coincides with the summer solstice. In Northern Europe, the date is still celebrated with bonfires and festivities. Swedes began raising and dancing around a Midsummer pole in the late Middle Ages. Decorating it with flowers and greenery is called ‘maja,’ also known as a […]

Happy April Fools’ Day!


April Fools’ Day, which falls on April 1st each year, has been celebrated for centuries by various cultures, though its exact origins are unknown. Traditions associated with April Fools’ Day include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, often followed by shouting “April Fools!” to reveal the prank. Despite its mysterious history, the media and […]

Tintin Inspired Kit for Belgian Football Team


Adidas and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) have unveiled the new home and away kits for Belgium’s national teams. The new home kit features a rich shade of red, with striking gold details and a stylish graphic pattern embossed on the jersey. The away kit pays tribute to Belgian cartoonist HergĂ© and his most […]

Freedom of Expression On Trial


In the upcoming days, it will be decided whether Julian Assange should be extradited from Great Britain to the United States. If the court decides to extradite him, Assange faces up to 175 years in prison under US espionage laws. Julian Assange is ill and in poor condition, according to all reports from inside the […]

Sports Bizarre: Shovel Racing


What’s it about? Shovel racing is a snow sport in which riders race down a snowy hill while riding on a shovel. The sport is practiced on typical snow shovels as well as on modified shovel-based sleds. Riders sit on the shovel facing the handle and lean back with their feet pointed forward. The elite […]

Golden Mole spotted


De Winton's golden mole. Image credit: JP Le Roux.

Great news! A species of golden mole, believed to be extinct, has been rediscovered after over 80 years. The De Winton’s golden mole was last seen in 1937, and researchers have been searching extensively for it. Finally, the cute little creature was found in the sand dunes of South Africa. Unlike most moles that burrow […]

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