The Mayans DIDN’T Predict The Apocalypse
James Michael
In late 2012, a furious cocktail of doomsday documentaries, ancient aliens, and online panic had millions convinced that the end of the world was nigh. People raided supermarkets, stocked bunkers,…
History & Culture
The World’s Largest Allotment is in… Sheffield?
Sheffield, in the north of England, was the steel capital of the world for the majority of the 20th century. It has a new record now… Allotments! 🕰️ A Brief…
The Croissant isn’t actually French!
Few things say continental sophistication quite like a croissant. Flaky, golden, and buttery beyond all reason, it’s the quintessential breakfast pastry — a symbol of Parisian cafés, lazy brunches, and…
Thailand Celebrates Father’s Day on December 5th‽
When it comes to honouring fathers, Thailand takes a unique and deeply respectful approach—one that blends familial devotion with national pride. Unlike the June observance in much of the Western…