Buddha Purnima, also called Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a Buddhist festival that honours the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha. The day is celebrated in many countries around the world, from Sri Lanka, Tibet and India to Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Buddha Purnima takes place on the first full moon of May, which […]
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Tips for Making the Perfect Cup of Tea
There has long been quite a debate over how to make the perfect cup of tea. As a nation of tea drinkers – the Irish actually drink more tea than we Brits do – it’s hardly surprising that such a debate has raged for centuries, nor is it at all surprising that we haven’t agreed […]
A guide to solutions for social anxiety
Many of us are quick to react to physical health problems that are present in us. However, we do not usually pay the same attention to our mental or emotional well-being in the same manner.
Why Do Brits Drive on the Left Side of the Road?
As you are driving down the motorway on your way to work, have you ever wondered why driving on the left side of the road is the norm in Great Britain? After all, only around a quarter of the world drives on the left and the countries that do are mostly old British colonies. Some […]
The History of the The Modern Scale
The how’s and why’s of measuring weight have been around for centuries – going back to around 5000 BC, in fact. There has pretty much always been usage of units of measurement to determine weight or mass of objects for various reasons throughout history. It has been the main method of trade and commerce through […]
La Opera Adds an Extra Performance Owing To Audience Demand
Over the years we have all loved love stories that come with a twist. Whether the story is portrayed to us in the form of a movie, a drama or an opera performance, a love story that has to go through the demons of the mean world is going to strike a chord with the […]
Exploring New Kinks As A Couple
Ever since the release of best selling book 50 Shades of Grey women around the world have started to experiment and talk more about their intimate lives. While male exploits are usually welcomed with a pat on the back, females are often condemned for their sexual lives. What this book has done is bring to […]