Is it interesting to be a synaesthete?
Ever wondered what Wednesday looks like? How it tastes? Which colour it is? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you might be one of the few...
The unfading glory of Sergei Rachmaninov and his music
A brilliant pianist, conductor and composer, Rachmaninov wrote a piano concerto that has become the nation’s favourite piece of classical music. A young musical genius Sergei Rachmaninov was born on...
The Sahara Desert implacably expands
The Sahara Desert has grown significantly over the past century, and climate change is largely to blame, according to a new study. Analysing data collected since 1923, a research team...
Brilliant Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna
The precocious son of a poor carpenter, Andrea Mantegna was just 17 when he painted a masterpiece that stunned his contemporaries of 570 years ago. Before he was 30, he...
What’s the influence of pink on people’s behavoiur?
It’s quite an interesting question: how different colours can affect our mood and behaviour. For example, if you’ve recently been to a fast food restaurant, you might notice that there’s...
Timeless elegance of Davies-Gaetano’s interior designs
California-based interior designer Ohara Davies-Gaetano has been named Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year at the prestigious annual awards dubbed ‘the Oscars of the interior design world’. Davies-Gaetano...
Global life expectancy rankings in the coming decades
In 2016, the U.S. ranked 43rd among 195 nations with an average lifespan of 78.7 years. By 2040, Americans are forecast to only live 1.1 more years to 79.8, while...
Kids learn to cook: is it fun or a worthwhile activity?
Molly Birnbaum, editor in chief of America’s Test Kitchen Kids speaks on ‘The complete cookbook for young chefs. 100 recipes that you’ll love to cook and eat’. Eight-year-old Lucy Gray,...
I like to think of my work as poetic.
Painter Jeff Faust’s compositions bridge a variety of styles and forms of what he calls “subtle surrealism.” The self-taught artist conjures the more lustrous qualities out of his oil paint...
Creative entrepreneurs: some business portraits
Creative entrepreneurs. Who are they? What prevails in their success: good luck or hard work and perseverance? Does ingenuity and inventiveness mean a lot in their success? Here are business...
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The New York Metropolitan Opera, a jewel in the crown of world culture
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NUCA’s 2025 National Convention in Orlando, FL
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Welcome to the Fiesta in San Antonio (TX), an unforgettable spring extravaganza
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“Laughter is the sun, it banishes winter from the human face“: Victor Hugo, internationally-renowned writer
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2025 Red Awards Florida, Miami, FL
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“Great art when it represents beauty, is there to nourish the human soul.”: American artist Richard Schmid
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Edgar Cayce, a legendary American prophet, whose words and deeds continue to inspire millions of people
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“With rising costs, achieving better yields is crucial”: Juan Lopez, president and owner of Del Jardin Fresh
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We’ll try to find a way so everyone in our family is happy
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The 2025 NRC Annual Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition in Marco Island, FL
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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Astonishing teenage pianist Lauren Zhang
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Is it good to say always ‘yes’?
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FascinatingValletta, ancient and up-to-date
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Valentine’s Day: romantic places in the world to visit with your loved ones
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Captains win games with their team
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U.S. Towns with Incredible Christmas Celebrations
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Eric Lu from Boston won the Leeds piano competition
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Spectacular Northern Lights in May 2024
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Female entrepreneurs in South of England most likely to be labelled as ‘overbearing’, a ‘working mum’ or ‘ruthless’
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Loneliness isn’t inevitable