Dad ruining stag do
ENJOYMENT of a man’s Prague stag do has been drastically reduced by the presence of the groom-to-be’s father, guests have confirmed. 30-year-old Oliver, not his…
Sunday 29 September Boquerón Battle Victory Day in Paraguay
The Gran Chaco or Chaco Boreal is a large lowland plain that today is part of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. From the late nineteenth…
Woman on date pretending she can’t finish pizza
A WOMAN on a first date is maintaining a pretence that eating an entire pizza is far too much for a delicate girl like her. 34-year-old Hannah,…
Saturday 28 September St. Wenceslas Day in Czech Republic
This is the same Good King Wenceslas, who is mentioned in a popular Christmas Carol written in 1853 about St. Stephen's Day. Wenceslas was born…
Wife lying in wait to ruin husband’s anecdote
A WIFE who is very bored of hearing the same anecdote yet again is lying in wait to ruin it at just the right moment. Jessica,…
Friday 27 September Grand Final Eve in Victoria
The AFL Grand Final is an annual Australian rules football match. It is traditionally held on the final Saturday in September to determine the Australian…
Thursday 26 September Revolution Day in Yemen
Since antiquity, the region of modern-day Yemen has been an important strategic and commercial location, effectively forming a long land bridge between North Africa and…
Gen Zer exhausted after day of visualising work
A TEENAGER is shattered after a full day of imagining what a full day at work would be like. Grace, not her real name, aged…
Wednesday 25 September Saint Nicholas of Flüe in Obwalden
When it comes to patron saints of countries, St. Patrick and Ireland is undoubtedly the most famous combination. Some people might know England (St. George)…
Tuesday 24 September Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago proclaimed its independence from Britain on August 31st 1962 with Queen Elizabeth II remaining as the head of state. In 1976, Trinidad…
Monday 23 September Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan
The sun rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west on this day, making day and night equal in length. From this…
Friends suspect woman not drinking at wedding is hungover
GIGGLING friends suspect a woman, aged 33 and newly married, is refusing all alcohol because she is in a delicate condition after an epic session. …
Sunday 22 September Independence Day in Bulgaria
Bulgaria had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1396. In the late nineteenth century, a growing tide of nationalism had been spreading across Europe,…
Five things bosses expect you to do on your holiday
HOLIDAYS are a time for much-needed rest, relaxation, and escape from work. Here are five pieces of unsolicited toil your boss expects regardless: Replying to…
Saturday 21 September Independence Day in Belize
European contact began in 1502 when Christopher Columbus sailed along the Gulf of Honduras. From the sixteenth century, Spanish conquistadors explored the region, but never…
Success! This man has made it to 40 without having any real responsibilities
A MAN who recently hit 40 has somehow managed to do so without taking on anything that could be considered a responsibility. Alan, not his…
Friday 20 September Ragamuffin War Anniversary in Rio Grande do Sul
On September 20th each year, Rio Grande do Sul, the most southerly state in Brazil bordering Uruguay and Argentina, celebrates the Farroupilha (Ragamuffin) Revolution, a civil uprising…
Thursday 19 September the Feast of San Gennaro in Naples
In Naples, the 19th of September is the Feast of San Gennaro. This very special day for Neapolitans is an explosion of popular devotion to the…
Horrified man discovers going to bed early makes him less tired following day
A MAN who has felt sluggish and groggy every morning for the last 20 years has been stunned to learn that getting more sleep makes…
Wednesday 18 September Independence Day in Chile
On September 18th 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence. The Spanish had ruled Chile since the middle of the 16th Century. The…