Those of us with unusual names tend to draw more chuckles and raised eyebrows than our more commonly namned counterparts. But it turns out that there is at least one thing that the Johns and Janes of the world seem to attract more than we do – the word is SPAM. A recent study shows […]
Rare Black and White Twins Born in Germany
A set of twins born in Germany last week have raised eyebrows in the medical community and amongst the general public. Born to a German father and Ghanaian mother, Leo has much darker skin than his brother Ryan, leading people to say that one is white and one is black. Scientists say that such a difference […]
Oil @200 is hot topic at G8
Italy on Monday proposed increasing margin requirements on futures markets to deter speculative buying of oil, which Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said could reach $200 a barrel. Oil retreated to around $143 a barrel on Monday, taking a pause from a record-breaking rally that lifted prices to a record $145.85 last week, up almost 50% […]
Are parents doing their bit for child sex education
Sex education in India has always raised eyebrows, mostly of astonishment and resentment, since the subject matter itself is considered too much of a taboo to be discussed openly, more so between parents and children Are parents doing their bit for child sex education
Iran’s Pivotal Elections: The Nuclear Deal, the Supreme Leader, and the end of Sanctions
On the 26th of February, the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran head to the polls to elect two different legislative bodies-the Islamic Consultative Assembly which is usually known simply as the Parliament or Majlis, and the Assembly of Experts, an upper house of sorts which is tasked with choosing the Supreme Leader of […]
How gridlock is good in Washington
On December 7, 2014 Senator Cornyn of Texas asked for and was granted permission to address the United States Senate for a few moments to discuss the subject of gridlock in government and how this isn’t necessarily a bad thing: The truth is I suspect the American people like divided government because they realize it […]
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