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Cat-human connection
Once upon a time, there was a family that decided to adopt a kitten. A black, big eyed animal quickly became the purrfect addition to a family of five. The family now had two teenage girls and two babies. The babies—one with fur and the other one who just started to learn how to walk.…
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A center full of artists
A bowl crafted before our eyes out of paper maché. Necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery made from pearls and stones. Photographs, drawings and paintings of all kinds of things and people. These are only a few of the things that are being created at the occupational center for people with disabilities run by NGO KRIK…
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Economy of Global Warming
The history of agriculture in Macedonia can be traced to an ancient period more than 8000 years ago. The fertile region of Pelagonia is one of the first regions on earth where humanity started agriculture. In the past the weather was perfect for farming and pastures. However, with the recent negative shifts connected to global…
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The vine that built the nation
In Macedonia, the vineyard is not only a cultivated plant; it’s a symbol of tradition, friendliness, and national identity. Since antiquity, wines have accompanied parties and celebrations, and still today, are a major pillar of local culture. Macedonian viticulture dates back more than 4000 years. Archaeological excavations have uncovered jars, presses, and amphorae used for…
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Looks like a kiwi, acts like a bird What is it?
Yes, you heard right in the heading—it looks like a kiwi ball with feathers and a long beak. Its name is kiwi, New Zealand’s national symbol and treasure.So, you may wonder why this bird is so special and weird-looking… Keep reading this and you will find out many interesting things about one of many rare…
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Don’t think – Just consume
Every day, we consciously and unconsciously decide how to spend one of our most important resources: our attention.Every morning we wake up, and where does the first look go? Let’s be honest, it is on the phone. Even if it is just to stop the alarm, the phone is always there from the start. Instagram, Facebook…
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A movement in search of sense between impressions and perspectives
“We must not ask ourselves whether we really perceive a world, on the contrary, we must say: the world is what we perceive”, wrote Husserl in “Phenomenology of Perception” in 1945, explaining that our relationship with the world passes through the senses before being consciously perceived and explained by a certain intellectual construct.This direct perception,…
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Adeline Virginia Woolf – A life of one’s own
We are writing the year 1882. England is ruled by a monarchist system, the division in different social classes is as set as the common certainty that a man can only love and be together with a woman, and that men are the rightful rulers of the world. In this year and time, a girl…
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The double fight of women in Esport
Like in the rest of society, the experience in Esport for women can be harsh, seeing a lot of toxicity, gatekeeping, and being overlooked. And, as far as I can remember, I can not name more than three women playing League of Legends competitively (the biggest Esport worldwide, same in Counter Strike). While no corner…
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Wikiwar
Recently, I was reading through Miss Guadeloupe’s article on Wikipedia to check about the next beauty pageant, and I noticed some elements were wrong. 5 minutes later, somebody changed it. Then, the previous editor changed the content again. That made me go to check if the content is the same on Wikipedia, but in English…
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When Touching Grass is Necessary
In this article we’ll explore the problem with parasocial relationships. The Cambridge Dictionary defines parasocial as “involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know, a character in a book, film, TV series, etc., or an artificial intelligence”. Some of you may feel weirded out…
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