Author: Chloe Bellefontaine

Tea is a universal beverage with a rich history, cultural significance, and considerable health benefits. It holds a special place in the daily routines of people all over the world. These are the ten countries where tea is consumed the most. 10. Egypt In Egypt, tea is a daily staple and a symbol of hospitality. The Egyptian “shai” is a strong black tea, often sweetened with cane sugar and sometimes flavored with fresh mint leaves. It is consumed throughout the day, at home, in cafes, or at social events, with an annual consumption of 1.01 kg per person. 9. Chile…

Have you even been absolutely convinced of something only to find out that you are wrong? And then, just as you become accustomed to your own fallibility, something happens to make you question everything: someone else has the same erroneous views that you do? Is this proof that conspiracies about world-wide cabals controlling our minds are true? Are there alternate realities that sometimes leak through to this one? Or could it simply be a glitch in the way our memories work? Or something even more basic like an erroneous statement ‘growing legs’, for example a faulty news report being believed,…

For us Dutch, blue eyes are very common; we see them around us every day. We are used to the fact that eye colors in the Netherlands range from blue and green to brown. Worldwide, blue eyes are actually quite special, with only about 8-10% of the population having blue eyes. Blue eyes are a relatively recent development in human genetics. Scientists believe that everyone who lived before the last ice age had brown eyes. The blue eye color emerged about 10,000 years ago as a result of genetic mutations and then spread through parts of Europe. As for the…

Marilyn Monroe was one of the most iconic and quoted women of the 20th century. Her quotes remain a source of inspiration and provide insight into a complex woman who was more than her public persona. Here are some of her famous quotes translated into Dutch. “I am selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” This quote emphasizes acceptance and self-awareness. It says a lot about Marilyn’s…

Whether a dog-lover or a cat-lover, most people believe that their preferred pet is superior than the other. There are, however, many scientific reasons why dogs are better than cats. 10. Dogs are smarter Although cats have more neurons in their brains than dogs, dogs are far more adept at performing tasks and obeying commands. A border collie named Rico is believed to understand over 200 words and most dog-owners will be more than aware that their canine friends can not only recognise various words and commands, but even follow hand gestures to find hidden treats. Recent studies have shown…

When it comes to the mother-infant relationship, human beings have shown the greatest attachment for time immemorial. During early stages of growth which is usually between ages zero up to 2 years, this relationship has been seen to be stronger since the infants are more dependent on their moms. It’s from the fact that after birth, most infants usually have fewer survival instincts and have to depend on their moms for survival. However, less attention has been given to animals, although after deep research on their ways of life, it has been discovered that animals too have much greater maternal…

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin weren’t the only people flying to the moon for the first time. But does anybody now the name of the third astronaut?! Everybody knows Oskar Schindler, but have you ever heard of Chiune Sugihara or Eugene Lazowski, these men also saved thousand of jews in WO II. Probably not. Some people just deserve to be more famous, a top 10: 10. Lloyd Henry Bumstead: award winning art director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcOq501IsG0 Perhaps unfairly, we tend to idolise the faces that we see on the silver screen, instead of thinking about the skill, experience and technical expertise that…

The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. The unicorn was depicted in ancient seals of the Indus Valley Civilization and was mentioned by the ancient Greeks in accounts of natural history by various writers, including Ctesias, Strabo, Pliny the Younger, and Aelian. Here are 10 weird facts about this magical animal. 10. The Elasmotherium, an extinct genus of rhinoceros, is thought to be the origin of unicorn myths and legends Rashevsky, under supervision of A.F. Brant 9. When Marco Polo passed…

Kylie Minogue, hailing from Melbourne in Australia, has released 69 singles and holds the distinction of being the most successful Australian musician in terms of record sales. 10. Locomotion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTcHbEdYvOc Locomotion, Kylie Minogue’s debut single, was released in 1987 and shot to the number one position in the Australian charts while reaching number eight in the New Zealand charts. The success of this rendition of the song, written in the early 1960s by American lyricists Gerry Goffin and Carol King, propelled Kylie onto the world stage and opened doors to a successful musical career. 9. Got to Be Certain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYV_jelnZdE…

Fashion designers are renowned for their ability to reinvent and rejuvenate trends all around the globe. Some do it so effectively that they become stars in their own right, having forever shaped the industry through their distinctive designs. 10. Ralph Lauren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTqYMoz_inU&t=6s American fashion designer Ralph Lauren began his career in 1967 after securing the backing of Manhattan clothing manufacturer Norman Hilton. He first opened a necktie store, selling his own designs under the ‘Polo’ label, before establishing his own boutique 4 years later. After winning a COTY Award for his menswear line, Lauren moved into womenswear with a line…

When most people think of famous Adventurers and Explorers they think of Marco Polo, James Cook or maybe Columbus, all men. But definitely not every adventurer is a men, there are also many women that explored the world, even in a time when it was much harder for women to be adventurous. 10 Jeanne Barret: 27th July 1740 to 5th August 1807 Jeanne Barret had an interesting life, to say the least. She was born to poor farming parents, and her father, at least, is thought to have been illiterate. Some historians believe that Jeanne was educated by her mother…

Amy Winehouse, the talented but troubled British singer, released only two full-length studio albums during her brief, brilliant career. Both Frank and Back to Black were acclaimed by critics and public alike, the latter becoming the second-best selling album of the 21st century in the U.K. After her death in July 2011 a compilation album – Lioness: Hidden Treasures – was released, giving the world a glimpse of what might have been. 10. Valerie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bixuI_GV5I0 Originally released by the English indie rock band The Zutons in 2006, this version was produced by Mark Ronson and featured on Version, an album…

With dozens of safaris dotted throughout Africa, there’s enough variety to keep the keenest zoologists occupied. Whether on the lookout for a shaggy mane or a horned mammal, there is plenty to see and do in these top safari destinations which house some of the most impressive variety of species in the entire world. 10. Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. It is known for its abundance of giraffes, elephants and lions as well as 105 other mammal species. Hwange also has one of the largest populations of…

On September 22, 1994, Jennifer Aniston made her first on screen appearance as Rachel Green on the wildly successful 90s sitcom Friends. Her character, a former rich-girl-turned-runaway-bride, instantly captured the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere and Aniston became a role model for women all over the world. In between seasons of Friends, Aniston spent a lot of time working in Hollywood where she starred in a number of films, mostly romantic comedies with some of the finest actors in Hollywood. After leaving Friends in 2004, Aniston switched to Hollywood filmmaking full time. Since making the switch, she’s starred in…