If you’re a child of the 80s (or 90s), you must remember the Rubik’s Cube! You know, that multicoloured cube that some of the more “intellectual” kids used to have in their rooms? In fact, you may even have whiled away the hours trying to solve it. Okay, perhaps 5...

Starbucks has taken a large leap into the tea business with the most surprising partner. Last Thursday, the coffee giant confirmed that they were entering into a partnership with the beer giant, Anheuser – Busch InBev to launch a Teavana ready to drink tea in America. This new product line...

Mr. Blue Sky has returned and I am not meaning the beautiful sunny weather, I am talking about one of my favorite artists of all time, the legend that is Jeff Lynne and his superb Electric Light Orchestra. Last Wednesday, my husband and I had the great privilege of watching...

Everyone in the Brazilian Government has been saying come to the Olympics this year. It is safe, and you will have a great time. The only problem is, Rio de Janeiro is not safe, at least that is what Rivaldo is saying. Let me backtrack a bit Rivaldo Ferreira, who...

Since the rise of the Islamic State in Syria and the Levant, ISIS, the news has been filled with the gruesome actions of the ISIS terrorists. But aside from their crimes against humanity, ISIS has also been committing crimes against the cultural heritage of humankind. An Iranian artist is trying...

Ivy League schools, the most prestigious universities in America, are said to be the best of the best. They are for the elite, for the kids who are genius musicians, future entrepreneurs (or current ones), the ones with the rich parents… This is where those children whose after-school life was...

Obviously there is a colossal amount of information that make up the 2.6 terabytes of data that has been leaked in what could be called the Panama Papers scandal. Whilst it is not possible as yet to be fully aware, here are some of the major highlights that have recently...

While a great deal of tourism takes place during the day, it can also be interesting to sample a city’s nightlife. It’s a great way to meet the locals and unwind after a long day of sight-seeing. These are the top 10 nightlife cities in the world. Houston, Texas Hopping...

There are so many things you can do in Germany and some things that you have to do that any list can only be incomplete. But since you are unlikely to be spending the rest of your life in Germany, here are a few things to make it easier to...

The world is no longer run by male politicians only, but increasingly so by women as well. One must only think of Angela Merkel. But there are a few female politicians that aren’t only known for their party programmes and opinions but also for their incredibly good looks. This list...

New research findings are said to be supporting the idea that early childhood exposure to peanuts and related products can help reduce the probability of allergies by 80%. The peanut allergy theory proposes that the early consumption of peanuts and related products reduce the occurrence of allergies pertaining to the...

The main battles, dates, victims and atrocities of World War II are well known. But there were also many curious incidents, most of which were not important enough to become part of a school curriculum. Here are a few. And the War ended… World War II began on September 1st,...

Higher education is all about investing your future in an institution that would shape your career and define you as an academic scholar. Universities are mostly ranked based on several factors including affordability, campus environment, student feedback, expected graduate income and additional programs and benefits. Our rankings are based on...

If you are an avid traveler, you will understand why so many people are obsessed with seeing the Northern Lights at least once in their lifetime. This awe inspiring light show happens when solar particles cross into the earth’s atmosphere, where they release burning colored gas that can be seen...

Alphabet the parent company of Google was all set to become the most valuable company worldwide, knocking Apple off of the top spot. The indications on Monday were that Alphabet would total about $570 billion, with Apple pulling in just $535 billion. In February 2010, Google was more valuable than...

Towns long abandoned can offer a fascinating yet haunting glimpse into the lives of communities from years gone by. Discover our top 10 ghost towns in the world. Kayakoy, Turkey Kayakoy is a village in south-western Turkey. Following the conclusion of the Greco-Turkish War in 1922 the town was completely...

There’s no denying that Americans are proud of their country, which is why they strive to do a lot of things bigger and better than anyone else. Whether it be eating a Brit under the table or having the coolest leaders in history, there are plenty of things Americans do...

A military tank is an armored warfare vehicle that is an important part of front line combat. They can drive on all terrains and include excellent advanced weaponry and defense systems. They changed the way that wars were fought in 1916 when British Army broke through the trench fighting deadlock...

People of Germany rejoice, because you guys seem to have this whole life thing locked down. Here are 16 things Germans do better than anyone on the planet. Football However many of you will try to disagree, there’s no denying that the Germans are experts when it comes to football...

The helicopter has proven itself to be incredibly useful in various situations such as logistics, rescue or outright war. Since the appearance of the attack helicopter in WWII, they have changed the face of the battlefield, engaging infantry and vehicles on the ground. Here are the 10 greatest attack helicopters...