What techniques to better use a microwave?
Since the microwave oven made its appearance on the public market in the 1970s, it has changed the way most … Continue reading What techniques to better use a microwave?
Category: Random Stuff
Do you know the birthday of Pac Man?
Happy birthday Pac Man! Born on May 22, 1980, PAC-MAN immediately rose to meteoric popularity, first in video game arcades, … Continue reading Do you know the birthday of Pac Man?
Is the world’s population living better than ever before?
The World Economic Forum in Davos in January, more than usual, prompted a spirited round of elite-bashing, which has now … Continue reading Is the world’s population living better than ever before?
Have you noticed the hexagon in designs worldwide?
The natural world has lots of hexagons for a reason in short: to save on space and energy. We … Continue reading Have you noticed the hexagon in designs worldwide?
What foods are health superheroes?
Doctors and nutrition experts select foods shown to provide significant health benefits and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Looking … Continue reading What foods are health superheroes?
Do you need to count calories?
For decades we’ve heard that the secret to weight loss and maintenance is calories in–calories out. Is that idea changing? … Continue reading Do you need to count calories?
What is the history behind common phrases?
When exactly do ‘the cows come home’? Who was the first person to ‘steal someone’s thunder’? English is full of … Continue reading What is the history behind common phrases?
Have you experienced any of these annoying air travel behaviours?
Traveling during the holidays is stressful. That stress tends to bring out the worst in otherwise kind and rational people. … Continue reading Have you experienced any of these annoying air travel behaviours?
Why do sweatshirts have that v in the neck?
Take a look at your sweatshirts. You might notice that some have a peculiar feature at the neck — a … Continue reading Why do sweatshirts have that v in the neck?
How to deal with jerks?
We’ve all met these obnoxious characters. If you can’t avoid them, then diminish their impact. For Ms Chan*, the devil … Continue reading How to deal with jerks?
