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DO NOT THINK
Did you know that Cwmbran has the most roundabouts per square kilometre? It even got recognised by the Guinness World Records. At least that is what Google’s A.I. tool is trying to make you believe and all of that is just based on one article written by Ben Black, as an April Fools’ joke, as…
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The Story of One of the Greatest Mangaka
In 1978, a manga artist began his career, becoming famous with two manga: Dr. Slump and the second, the renowned Dragon Ball. Yes, you may have guessed it: it’s the great Akira Toriyama. We will recount his story to pay tribute to him, as it has sadly been two years since his passing. Akira Toriyama…
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Rojava: When Women Build a Revolution
In Syria, a special political experiment started after the civil war. This autonomous region, also known as Rojava has become a symbol of hope for ecological movements in the Middle East. Even though it’s threatened from all sides, this “women’s revolution” still inspires people with its universal slogan: “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî”. “Woman, Life, Freedom.” The…
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The Rise of Skopje’s “gaseri”
What are gaseri? Gaser is a word that refers to a member (oftentimes male) of an urban subculture that has emerged in the streets of the Western Balkans in the early 2010s. The name comes from the Slavic phrase “ide gas” which directly translated means – the gas is going, but its real meaning is…
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The Whale in the Swimming Pool
Millions of people tracking a ship pulling what looked like a giant swimming pool across the German coast to the Danish sea. Livestreams broadcasting the events 24 hours a day for weeks. Ministries, famous activists and influencers, as well as CEOs involved. And all this, for a dying whale. In the beginning of March, a…
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Money Talks
And for decades, women have been told not to speak too loudly. According to a 2023 report from Harvard Business Review, women are still less likely than men to negotiate salaries, funding, or investment opportunities, not because they lack confidence or competence, but because they are more frequently penalized socially when they do. At the…
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Buddhism on Display
When a religion born between 563 and 483 BCE becomes a simple scented candle in our bathrooms or a “zen” tattoo in Bali…One may wonder: what really remains of Buddhism? Buddhism is one of the oldest religions still widely practiced today. It appeared in India in the 5th century BCE, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, a…
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Make Money While You Sleep
In a capitalistic society, all wealth slowly but surely trickles to the top 1%. This is not a mistake or mere luck. It is the result of a specially programmed system. It all started with one of the richest people in the world, John D. Rockefeller, and his father who went by the nickname “Devil…
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The Invisible Crisis of the 21st Century
Imagine waking up every morning in a place you’ve always known, where the air smells familiar, the streets move to a steady rhythm, and the landscape gives you a sense of safety and belonging. Your life unfolds quietly: work, home, time with loved ones, small plans for the future. Everything feels stable, almost unchanging. Then…
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Why do you smoke?
The intensity, stress, and crowd of daily life often drive individuals to seek ways to escape these pressures. This search sometimes leads to choosing a calm and solitary lifestyle, while at other times it may result in turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Such choices can gradually develop into habits and eventually evolve into addictions. Addiction…
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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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