Thursday 7 November October Revolution Day in Belarus
The October Revolution was the second revolution that took place in Russia in 1917. In February 1917, revolutionaries in St. Petersburg, overthrew the Tsar resulting…
Seven highly effective ways of f**king candidates over, by a recruitment consultant
HI, [INSERT NAME HERE], I came across your LinkedIn profile and thought you would be a great fit to make me look like I’ve got…
Wednesday 6 November Constitution Day in Tajikistan
Emerging into the world after having been part of the Soviet Union, Tajikistan declared its sovereignty in 1990 and independence followed in 1991. However, the…
Tuesday 5 November Colon Day in Panama
This holiday celebrates the events of 1903, when the citizens of Colon averted a march on Panama City by the Colombian army. Following the declaration…
Monday 4 November Independence Day (in lieu) in Dominica
The first European contact with this Caribbean island took place on Sunday November 3rd 1493 when Christopher Columbus sailed past during his second voyage to…
The six most loathsome people you’ll meet at university
UNIVERSITY is a marvellous place to make friends, learn about the world and experience new things. You will also meet the biggest twats you have…
Sunday 3 November Laxmi Puja in Nepal
In Nepal, Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the third day of Tihar, a five-day festival that culminates on Bhai Tika. One of the most popular…
Non-drinker mortified at all the mundane things he said last night
A MAN who absolutely underdid it on the pints has woken up mortified at the not even slightly embarrassing things he said the night before.…
Saturday 2 November Arrival of Indentured Labourers in Mauritius
The use of slaves on Mauritius was widespread. It began when the French took control of the island and established sugar cane plantations, which needed…
You have measles because daddy reads bullshit on the internet, child told
A CHILD with measles was told it is because daddy stays up late reading utter bullshit on the internet and bases decisions on that. Lucy,…
Friday 1 November All Soul’s Day (in lieu) in Ecuador
According to legend, the origin of All Souls Day is given by an 11th century Benedictine Monk, Peter Damiani, in his “Life of St Odilo”…
Thursday 31 October Deepavali in Singapore
Around nine percent of the population of Singapore can trace their roots to India, making Indians the third largest ethnic group in Singapore. Most people…
A single initial, and other twatty ways to sign off an email
SIGNING off an email is a minefield in which you’re always just one word away from metaphorically losing a foot. Here are some of the…
Wednesday 30 October Narak Chaturdashi in Karnataka
Karnataka. The second day of the five-day-long festival of Diwali According to Hindu tradition, the demon Narakasura was killed on this day. The day is…
Tuesday 29 October Republic Day in Turkiye
Following the defeat of the Ottomans in World War I, the allies occupied Turkey as part of the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire. An uprising…
Monday 28 October Independent Czechoslovak State Day in Czech Republi
The area of Czechoslovakia had been a part of the Austro Hungarian Empire until the Empire collapsed at the end of the first world war.…
Heartbroken man greatly cheered by brutal piss-taking from mates
A MAN despondent about losing his girlfriend has felt his sour mood lift after merciless piss-taking from his mates. Sam, no this real name, who…
Sunday 27 October Municipal elections in Chile
Since 1901 presidential elections are declared holidays, as mandated by successive versions of the General Elections law. Since the late 20th century, parliamentary and municipal…
Do you have strong opinions on things you know jack shit about?
ARE you a tiresome fucker with strong opinions on everything from higher education to pet care, despite knowing nothing about them? Take our quiz and…
Saturday 26 October National Day in Austria
The Declaration of Neutrality was a declaration by the Austrian Parliament declaring the country permanently neutral. It was enacted on October 26th 1955 as a…