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.
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…
Just what in the world does good education mean!
Everyone wants to feel smart nowadays. Smart is the new sexy, right? Sometimes, even if you are smart, you are not going to be recognised as such for the simple…
Your birthday will feel slightly odd after reading this
Candles, cake, smiles, laughter, music, friends, balloons – all for you on that special day. Your ego gets a warm bubble bath on your birthday, and why not? It is…
A proverb is really wise — in lying to you
You cannot have lived without having heard at least a proverb or two. We associate proverbs with wisdom, and we do not hesitate to share them with the world when…