Barber pole: the hidden meaning and historical significance
Thetakenforgranted How many times have you seen a barber's shop without noticing a red, white, and blue striped pole at its entrance? ''Candy'' was the only word that crossed my mind…
Life lessons from the leafcutter ant
In the human world, smaller is often associated with less. A smaller TV is less impressive, a smaller body is less strong and a smaller business is less lucrative. Today,…
Some people feel the rain, others just get wet
This is the definitive guide to unlocking the infinite wisdom of Roger Miller's quote: some people feel the rain, others just get wet.
I have no friends — and life couldn’t be better
Born friendless? This is one of the most personal topics I am ever going to write about in this blog. As I am writing this, I know I am going…
Why open-mindedness is a myth: the ugly truth
How often have you heard something that goes along the lines of ''This is 2022!'' or ''We live in the 21st century!'' or, my favourite, ''We do not live in…
Why is ‘up’ positive and ‘down’ negative? Directional psychology
If you are flying high, you are being very successful. Are you held in high regard, too? People must have great respect for you! However, if you (Heaven forbid!) sink…
What should be the symbol of love?
Once upon a time, Madness gave birth to twins: Hate and Love. While Hate fell for War, Love fell for — Story. Today's article is not going to be about…
True freedom is the complete opposite of what you think
Freedom. How many times have you heard this word? How many cities and countries have been soaked in blood in attempts to preserve it or further its cause? Is it…
Public display of affection or indecency? An unusual outlook
When I used to watch TV with my family, my father always had to feel the weight of the remote control in his hand for no reason but to switch…
How to get laid: the brutal truth
Introduction How to get laid: the non-existent theory We have all heard it and, unfortunately, we still hear it: how to get laid instantly; best way to get laid; how…