Thursday 18 July Constitution Day in Uruguay
Brazil had gained its independence from Portugal in 1822. The region now known as Uruguay lay on the Eastern bank of the River Plate, and…
It’s a privilege to let me pass, explains SUV driver
A WOMAN passing in a f**k off massive car does not need to thank you because your car is smaller and therefore utterly insignificant. Carolyn,…
Wednesday 17 July King’s Birthday in Lesotho
The Kingdom of Lesotho, which is enclaved within South Africa, is a hereditary constitutional monarchy. His Royal Highness Prince David Mohato Bereng Seeiso was born at the…
Tuesday 16 July La Paz day in La Paz
Bolivia gained its independence on August 6th 1825, an event celebrated each year on the country's national day. The journey to independence didn't happen overnight.…
Monday 15 July Ashoora Eve in Bahrain
A'ashura was an ancient Judaic feast day of celebration and atonement. It is traditionally the day when the prophet Musa (Moses) freed the Israelites from Egyptian…
Premature baldness, and other features you’re secretly delighted your mates have got
IT’S unfortunate when a friend suffers from one of these unattractive characteristics. But it’s also excellent that you look stunning by comparison, so don’t feel…
Sunday 14 July Republic Day in Iraq
Until the end of the First World war, Iraq had been part of the Ottoman Empire. Following the collapse of Ottoman rule, Britain took control…
We choose candidates based on their Religious Studies GCSE grade, admit employers
EMPLOYERS have confirmed they only consider giving the top roles to candidates with top grades in their religious studies GCSEs. A survey of more than…
Saturday 13 July Sovereignty Day of Montenegro
In the 16th century, Montenegro emerged as a semi-autonomous region within the Ottoman Empire. A series of rebellions against Turkish control resulted in Montenegro gaining…
Lanyard powerless outside corporate realm
A CORPORATE worker is beginning to realise that her lanyard wields no power in the outside world. While the length of ribbon with an access…
Friday 12 July Kiribati National Day in Kiribati
European colonial interest in the islands wasn't the full-on invasion or conquest as seen in other parts of the world. Some Europeans just happened to…
Thursday 11 July National Culture and Senior Citizens Day in Kiribati
The elders in Kiribati are an important part of society. Elder men are called Unimwane, and elder women are called Unaine. Rather than the more familiar high…
Woman fearful husband on verge of sleeping naked
A WOMAN is apprehensively waiting for the moment her husband decides to go to bed without wearing any pyjamas, it has emerged. As the hot…
Wednesday 10 July National Day of Prayer, Reflection and Thanksgiving in Montserrat
The Soufrière Hills Volcano on the southern side of the island became active on Tuesday July 18th 1995. The first explosion occurred in August 1995,…
Tuesday 9 July State Rebellion Day in São Paulo
Vargas was supported by the military and the political elites but was unpopular with the general population. The uprising began on July 9th 1932, after…
Monday 8 July Capital City Day in Kazakhstan
When Kazakhstan was part of the Soviet Union, the capital of the country was Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. Following the collapse of the…
Couple who ‘only smoke when drinking’ drinking a lot
A COUPLE who claim to only to have the occasional cigarette with a glass of wine appear to be drinking six nights a week, friends…
Sunday 7 July Independence Day in Solomon Islands
Lying to the east of Papua New Guinea, the first European to visit the islands in the archipelago was the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña…
Sunday 7 July Independence Day in Solomon Islands
Lying to the east of Papua New Guinea, the first European to visit the islands in the archipelago was the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña in February…
Get back in the office or you’re fired and fill in your satisfaction survey positively: five contradictory statements from human resources
HUMAN resources want to fully exploit their humans as a resource and for them to be happy about it. These are the contradictory messages you…