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Barber pole: the hidden meaning and historical significance

Thetakenforgranted September 15, 2023

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…

Culture

Life lessons from the leafcutter ant

Thetakenforgranted September 26, 2022

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,…

Culture

Some people feel the rain, others just get wet

Thetakenforgranted July 24, 2022

This is the definitive guide to unlocking the infinite wisdom of Roger Miller's quote: some people feel the rain, others just get wet.

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I have no friends — and life couldn’t be better

Thetakenforgranted June 29, 2022

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…

Culture Society

Why open-mindedness is a myth: the ugly truth

Thetakenforgranted June 21, 2022

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…

Culture

Why is ‘up’ positive and ‘down’ negative? Directional psychology

Thetakenforgranted May 30, 2022

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…

Culture

What should be the symbol of love?

Thetakenforgranted May 24, 2022

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…

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True freedom is the complete opposite of what you think

Thetakenforgranted May 14, 2022

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…

Society

Public display of affection or indecency? An unusual outlook

Thetakenforgranted April 28, 2022

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…

Health

How to get laid: the brutal truth

Thetakenforgranted April 20, 2022

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…

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