Monday 1 April Fool’s Day
Many historians believe that this day can be traced directly to the Hilaria Festivals that were celebrated during the Vernal Equinox in Rome. However, since this festival…
I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, says friend you’re not allowed to find annoying anymore
A FRIEND you previously found irritating and inattentive has been gifted the perfect get-out clause in the form of an ADHD diagnosis. Mark, not his…
Sunday 31 March Islamic Republic Day in Iran
In February 1979, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned to Iran after 15 years in exile and led the campaign to overthrow the Shah of Iran. Two…
Man thinks bar staff at local knowing his name is a good thing
A MAN thinks all the staff at his local pub knowing his name makes him a well-loved neighbourhood face rather than a probable alcoholic. Stephen,…
Saturday 30 March Holy Saturday around the world
This day, sometimes known as the Eve of Easter, marks the full day when Jesus' body lay in the tomb after his crucifixion on Good…
Gen Z retail worker requesting a mental health day in for big surprise
A 20-YEAR-OLD shop worker is sure his request for time out to aid his mental health will get a positive reaction from his managers. Tamir,…
Friday 29 March Boganda Day in Central African Republic
Barthélemy Boganda was a leading nationalist politician and the driving force in the creation of the Central African Republic in 1958. Before his political career, Boganda had become the…
Thursday 28 March Nuzul Al-Quran around the world
Known as the Qur'an Revelation Day, this holiday Commemorates the day when the words of the Qur'an were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The Qur’an is…
Decision to dump boyfriend made by committee
A WOMAN has consulted her female friends and relatives so that they can collectively decide wether or not she should dump her boyfriend. Lucy, not…
Wednesday 27 March Armed Forces Day in Myanmar
In 1886, Myanmar (then called Burma) came under British control. From the earliest days of colonisation, there was a strong feeling of resentment against the rule…
Tuesday 26 March Martyrs Day in Mali
In September 1960, the Sudanese Republic withdrew from the Mali Federation becoming the Independent Republic of Mali, with Mobido Keita elected as the first president. Keita pursued…
Monday 25 March Feast of the Annunciation in Lebanon
This day celebrates the visit of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her that she would become the mother of Jesus. …
Gilet wearer admits his arms have been cold for years
A LONG-TERM gilet wearer has admitted that his arms are often very cold. Anthony, not his real name, has been parading around in a green…
Sunday 24 March Truth and Justice Memorial Day in Argentina
This public holiday is held on March 24th, the anniversary of the coup d'état of 1976 that overthrew President Isabel Peron and brought the National…
Six wankers who always pipe up when the meeting reaches Any Other Business
READY for this tedious, pointless meeting to end, so you can get the f**k out of there? Not so fast, these six arseholes will always…
Saturday 23 March Shaheedi Diwas in Haryana
Before the independence of India in 1947, the modern-day state was part of Punjab Province under British control. As the movement for independence gained pace…
How bad your friend’s break-up was, measured by her new haircut
THEY split last week. You’re meeting her for lunch after she’s visited the hairdressers. The haircut she gets determines how much of a bastard you…
Friday 22 March Bihar Divas in Bihar India
Today is an annual celebration that marks the foundation day of the east Indian state of Bihar. Bihar was an important region for Buddhists, with…
Thursday 21 March Nauryz in Kazakhstan
This is a very ancient holiday, known to have been celebrated for over five thousand years by different cultures in central Asia. Certainly noticing that…
Haha, the thumbs-up emoji and other texts people send when they don’t fancy you back
A TEXT reply from your crush should show barely-concealed longing and lust. So why are yours bland placeholder messages? Here’s what people text back when…