Amazon vs Walmart: The Race for Retail Supremacy
Amazon vs Walmart: companies with very different retail strategies. As their market share increases and smaller chains are pushed out of the market, who will take over?
Who Is Ruth Pfau, the so-called ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’
Ruth Pfau has been an extremely important figure to the people of Pakistan. Throughout her life, in fact, she has always done her best to help others. Precisely for this reason, many today call her the ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’.…
Spa in House: DIY and Organic Recipes for a Complete Beauty Ritual
There are rare moments in life when we have a few hours to ourselves. With work, family and daily commitments it doesn’t happen often – but when it does it’s a priceless gift! What better occasion, then, to pamper your…
‘They Never Said That’: 4 Wrong Quotes from Famous People
The web often attributes aphorisms or smart jokes to certain personalities – whether they are celebrities or scientists. However, are they really the authors of these sentences? For example, are you sure Woody Allen really said “God is dead. Marx…
Here Is What Is Going On with Renewable Energies in the World
Now that the new decade has begun, it is time to take stock of the situation regarding eco-sustainability issues. First of all, what is going on with renewable energies in the world? The answer to this question comes from the…
A brief history of bitcoin: the currency of the future?
To some, Bitcoin is nothing but a Ponzi scheme. To others, it’s a tool to revolutionize the economic system. The history of bitcoin has been rocky since its conception and its value as a currency is still up for debate.…
Helicopter safety in 2020: how safe is it to travel by air?
After the recent tragic helicopter accident involving Kobe Bryant as well as Leicester City’s beloved owner in 2018, how safe are helicopters in 2020?
5 Interesting Things You (Maybe) Don’t Know About China
When we talk about China, we must always bear in mind that it is an extremely large and complex nation. It covers about 10 million square kilometers, and almost 1.5 billion people live there. This is 20% of the world…
Reuse Soap Leftovers Thanks to These 4 Original Ideas
In the shower, on the edge of the bathtub, near the sink, in the kitchen. Soap leftovers accumulate everywhere in our homes and we often don’t know what to do with them. Why throw them away? We can instead use them…
When Did Slavery Start in America? An Historical Reconstruction
The first Africans who arrived by sea in the future United States were not slaves, but contract servants: that landing, however, laid the foundations of the American slave society. In fact, once the masters understood that it was more advantageous…
What Are the Foods with the Highest Environmental Impacts?
Our food choices are one of the most effective ways of supporting the environment. But what are the foods with the highest environmental impacts? Generally speaking, if we buy organic and local food, we are already helping the planet. However,…
Here Are Some Facts You May Not Know about the World Population
The People Reference Boureau (PRB) estimated that 108 billion people had lived on Earth by 2011. So the people currently living would be “only” 6.8% of all humanity. What other curiosities are there about the world population? Let’s find out…
How Lavender Essential Oils May Be a Great Ally for Your Body
From medicine to cosmetics to modern aromatherapy. Over the centuries, people have always exploited the healthy potential of lavender essential oil. This plant, in fact, does not irritate the skin and has a great calming and relaxing power. It is…
5 Ancient Civilizations That Have Mysteriously Disappeared
Annihilated by hunger, conquered by enemies, wiped out by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Much more often, in reality, they have vanished without a clue. We are talking about some great ancient civilizations, which we know existed but we do not…
Do Not Throw Corks Away – Recycle Them Creatively
Cork is a natural and biodegradable material, which is suitable for many uses, so it is a shame to throw it away. In fact, a little glue and a few corks are enough to create beautiful and useful objects for…
5 Reasons Why Readings Books Makes Us Better People
We have known since we were children that readings books is important. It teaches us to write well, opens our minds, enriches our culture. But there is much more than that. In fact, it also allows us to develop empathy and…
If You Want to Do Green House Cleaning, Beware of These False Myths
Green house cleaning has conquered everyone. But while some tricks are effective, other “natural” remedies are useless and harmful. For example, you should actually avoid to use vinegar and opt for citric acid, which is far less polluting. You should…
Microsoft Office 2019: what’s new?
If you are thinking about buying the new Microsoft Office 2019, catch yourself up with the array of new features and improvements that this years edition has to offer.
Aboriginal People Are the Oldest People on Earth, Scientists Say
They inhabited Australia continuously for 40,000 years. According to a new study, the Aboriginal people are the oldest unbroken civilization on Earth. The study, in fact, shows evidence of a single colonization event in Australia, and a continuity of occupation…
Apple vs Microsoft: a fierce rivalry
Apple VS Microsoft: sometimes they collaborate together and sometimes they compete. Is the relationship between the two giants ever going to come to an end?
We Have 300,000 Objects Around Us – And Most of Them Are Useless
How many objects we have around us? A recent American study states that there are 300,000. But how many of them do we really need and use? Most of the times, we end up buying stuff just because we live…
3 Matriarchal Societies in the World Where Women Are in Charge
There are over one hundred matriarchal societies in the world, the most important of which are in Indonesia (Minangkabau), Mexico (Juchitàn) and China (Moos). Their pacifist structure is of great teaching to Westerners, because it teaches us how to organize…
In This Garbage Cafe in India You Can Get Food for Garbage
Eating a big meal for a pound of plastic. This is possible in India, where the first ‘Garbage Cafe’ has opened. Here people can receive free food in exchange for garbage. This initiative is part of a wider door-to-door waste…
5 Fundamental Rights We Must Guarantee to Everyone to Fight Injustice
In order to fight injustice, we must ensure to respect the rights of everyone. This applies in particular to the so-called fundamental rights, which must be guaranteed everywhere. Stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, they are: right to…
Mankai or Water Lentil – The New Superfood That Could Replace Meat
Consumption of animal-based food raises several issues, such as the environmental impact of intensive farming. This is why we need vegetarian substitues to meat, just like mankai. Native to Southeast Asia, it is a protein-rich plant that also contains amino acids,…