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13 – Can Human Hair Help Save the Environment?
Have you ever wondered what happens to your discarded hair after you visit the hairdressers? You probably assumed that it just went into the bin...
13 – Can Human Hair Help Save the Environment?
Have you ever wondered what happens to your discarded hair after you visit the hairdressers? You probably assumed that it just went into the bin...
12 – The Great British Cheese Heist!
A 63-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a daring cheese heist in the U.K., where over £300,000 worth of premium cheddar was stolen...
12 – The Great British Cheese Heist!
A 63-year-old man has been arrested in London for a bizarre cheese heist, where over £300,000 worth of high-quality cheddar was stolen...
11 – Chicken Tikka Masala “Inventor” Dies
A Glasgow chef who is credited with inventing chicken tikka masala has died at the age of 77. His Shish Mahal restaurant closed for forty-eight hours as a mark of respect following his death...
11 – Chicken Tikka Masala “Inventor” Dies
A Glasgow chef who is credited with inventing chicken tikka masala has died at the age of 77. Ali Ahmed Aslam is said to have invented the dish in the 1970s after...
10 – New Fee for Climbing Mount Fuji
Japan is a fantastic place to visit with its amazing cities, charming villages, beautiful beaches, and great hiking spots. But, starting on July first, 2024...
10 – New Fee for Climbing Mount Fuji
Starting on July first, 2024, one of the popular paths on Mount Fuji, called the Yoshida Trail, will no longer be free to climb. The Yoshida trail is a...
09 – ‘Tax’ is Chosen as Japan’s Word Of The Year for 2023
As the famous saying goes: “There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes.” This year, the Japanese public has chosen “tax” as its word of the year...
09 – ‘Tax’ is Chosen as Japan’s Word Of The Year for 2023
This year, the Japanese public has chosen “tax” as its word of the year, reflecting worries about the rising cost of living...
08 – Jonathan the Tortoise Celebrates His 190th Birthday
Jonathan the tortoise, who is believed to be the oldest animal in the world, recently celebrated his 190th birthday on December fourth. He currently resides on the island of Saint Helena...
08 – Jonathan the Tortoise Celebrates His 190th Birthday
Jonathan the tortoise, who is believed to be the oldest animal in the world, recently celebrated his 190th birthday on December fourth...
07 – The Italian Towns That Will Pay You to Live There
You may have heard about the Italian towns where houses can be bought for just one euro ($1.18). Local governments in these underpopulated regions...
07 – The Italian Towns That Will Pay You to Live There
You may have heard about the Italian towns where houses can be bought for just one euro ($1.18). Local governments in these underpopulated regions are struggling...
06 – Video Game Sells For $1.56m
A copy of Super Mario 64 sold at an auction for an eye-watering $1.56 million, becoming the most expensive video game ever sold at an auction...
06 – Video Game Sells For $1.56m
A copy of Super Mario 64 sold at an auction for an eye-watering $1.56 million. It became the most expensive video game ever sold at an auction...
05 – China Lands a Rover on Mars
China has made history by becoming only the second country to land a rover on the surface of Mars. The unmanned Zhurong arrived...
05 – China Lands a Rover on Mars
China has made history by becoming only the second country to land a rover on the surface of Mars. After arriving in orbit around Mars in February...
04 – Turning Plastic into Vanilla
The world has an ongoing problem with plastic waste. Research shows that plastic bottles and bags are the most common type of plastic waste in our oceans...
04 – Turning Plastic into Vanilla
Plastic waste is a growing problem. Research shows that plastic bottles and bags are the most common type of plastic waste in our oceans...
03 – International Workers’ Day
International Workers’ Day — sometimes referred to as May Day, or Labour Day — is celebrated all over the world on May first. It is the only global international holiday that has...