Silence is the cruelest weapon You teach her to swallow back tears Master the art of snide and contempt Fight fire with fire, burn for burn. Tell me, how long will it take to unlearn All the hate she festers within, all the hurt? With luck, she’ll dance atop broken glass Scald the coffin; bury…
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Rising temperatures could make Earth uninhabitable
With climate change comes a series of unfortunate consequences, and rising temperatures are at the top of the list. This phenomenon is particularly dangerous for areas near the equator as the rapidly increasing heat threatens to make these regions literally uninhabitable. The latest research has announced that rising temperatures and humidity are pushing tropical areas…
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74 and unstoppable: Rosie Swale-Pope
In five years, she ran around the world five times, entirely unsupported. She rode across Chile on horseback, sailed solo on a trans-Atlantic voyage, and ran 27 marathons in 27 days. Her name is Rosie Swale-Pope, a British author and adventurer who has become nothing short of a legend among runners and travelers across the…
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The best female travel tips for your next adventure
As a tribute to International Women’s Day, I thought it would be nice to compile some of the best female travel tips into a handy guide for your next adventure. It is truly a shame that traveling can be extremely dangerous for women. While we have seen significant changes as the world tries to make…
Lifestyle
In celebration of International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is fast approaching, but with the COVID-19 outbreak still looming over us, celebration may look a little different. 8 March sees the day when the world commemorates women and fights for gender equality in various aspects. Some would argue that this is something we should do around the year, not just…
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Do you know these unwritten rules of flying?
Imagine boarding a plane after an exhausting trip or travel, and all you want to do is get a few peaceful hours of sleep up in the air. But then you hear someone cursing at the flight attendant, or feel kicks behind your seat. Then a bad smell hits you, and later someone reclines their…
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Celebrating Christmas around the world
Here in the UK, we have roast dinners and mince pies, boxing days and nativity plays. Festive lights illuminate the streets. Gifts are exchanged. Christmas crackers are pulled. Overall, December is a joyous time of the year, but different countries celebrate differently. Let’s look at some unique Christmas traditions from across the globe! The Giant…
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Tracing the empty streets of Bali during the pandemic
Bali has always held a special spot in my heart. It was where I made some of the best memories with my family. Almost every school break growing up, we’d catch a one-hour flight to this island paradise. When I had to fly home this summer due to the pandemic, we simply could not miss…
Science
Why does Tu Youyou inspire me?
Tu Youyou will not only be remembered by history as the first Chinese woman to have been awarded the Nobel prize, but also for her discovery of artemisinin, a malaria-fighting drug that has prevented the death of millions. Her success was not an easy feat, but it has inspired many scientists and put the significance…
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