Sunday 23 June Midsummer Eve in Latvia
At the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere is tilted at its maximum angle towards the sun resulting in the maximum number of hours of daylight. …
Mansplaining man actually correct
ONLOOKERS are uncertain how to respond after realising that a man mansplaining to a woman is in fact correct and entirely right to do so.…
Saturday 22 June Anti-Fascist Struggle Day in Croatia
On April 6th 1941, during the Second World War, the Wehrmacht (German armed forces) and their allies (Italy and Hungary) invaded the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.…
‘Stay hungry. Stay foolish’: Six patently bollocks quotes that morons live their lives by
THERE’S no one, single way to live your life, but there are plenty of stupid quotes you shouldn’t listen to. Sadly, idiots swear by all…
Friday 21 June Andean New Year in Bolivia
In the Southern Hemisphere, the longest night of the year takes place on June 21st, the winter solstice. Since ancient times, knowledge of the changing…
Thursday 20 June National Flag Day in Argentina
The national flag of Argentina dates from 1812. It is a triband, with three equally wide horizontal bands of light blue, white and light blue.…
Driver generously allows humble pedestrians to cross road with regal hand gesture
A BENEVOLENT motorist has permitted a group of pedestrians to cross the road with a noble flourish of his wrist. Ron, not his real name,…
Wednesday 19 June Artigas’ Birthday in Uruguay
José Gervasio Artigas was born to a wealthy family in Montevideo on June 19th 1764. Working on his family's farm in his youth, he gained…
Tuesday 18 June Constitutional Day in Seychelles
From the first European visit by Vasco da Gama (who named the islands as 'Admiral Islands' in honour of himself) at the start of the…
Monday 17 June National Salvation Day in Azerbaijan
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan gained its independence in October 1991. Independence almost immediately brought a period of instability as various groups…
London friend wants to know if you’re free in 10 weeks’ time
A FRIEND from London has asked you to let her know by this afternoon if you are free for a drink in two-and-a-half months. Hannah,…
I’d like you all to f**k off, says dad when asked what he wants for Father’s day
A FATHER of young children has said what he would really like for Father’s Day is some f**king peace in an empty house. Dave, not…
Sunday 16 June Father’s Day around the world
In the USA, the first noted Father's Day celebration was held on July 5th 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. It was first celebrated as a…
The six real criteria for choosing a university, by every 18-year-old
DELUDED parents think a choice of university is based on the courses and quality of tuition. As if. These are the real reasons: Nightlife University…
Saturday 15 June Day of Arafah in United Arab Emirates
At dawn on Arafat Day, Muslim pilgrims will make their way from Mina to a nearby hillside and plain called Mount Arafat and the Plain…
Middle-aged women delighted by ugly modern fashions
MIDDLE-AGED women seeing 20-something girls dressed in cargo pants, faux fur gilets and bandanas have confirmed they are delighted by how ugly modern fashions are.…
Friday 14 June Liberation Day in Falkland Islands
On April 2nd 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Argentina asserted that the islands are Argentine territory. Three days later, the British government…
Thursday 13 June Feast of St. Anthony in Portugal
Saint Anthony of Padua (August 15th 1195 – June 13th 1231) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and Franciscan friar who became a saint in 1232…
New teacher unsure if she even wants to inspire the little bastards now
A TEACHER at a comprehensive is starting to doubt whether she even wants to put her dickhead pupils on a path to a brighter future. …
Wednesday 12 June Chaco Armistice 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…