From 1995 until 2016, Sweden’s GDP per capita saw a growth of 50%[1]. In 2018, a study conducted by Oxfam Development Finance International called Sweden the country that is most committed to getting rid of inequality[2].And, as per the World Happiness Report 2021, Sweden is the 7th happiest country in the world[3]. So life in...
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While the world is full of commonly popular hobbies and sports like basketball or football/soccer, there are quirkier and more unique hobbies that include LARPing and, now, Hobby Horsing, which has been, by some, given the nickname vegan horseback riding. Unless you’re a citizen of Finland or an extreme vegan, it’s unlikely that you’ll have...
One often hears about the dangers of online dating. Internet scams are a dime a dozen and sometimes baffle one’s mind trying to figure out how people keep falling for them. Online dating can be risky, but most people tend not to realize just risky it can be. Flying to Peru after an online date...
If one were to be the tallest woman in the world- chances are they would also have the largest hands and fingers too. And that is exactly the case with Rumeysa Gelgi. The 25-year-old is the tallest woman on earth at 7ft, and 0.7 inches and she recently secured three more records. Now, for most...
While rare, there have been an abnormal amount of reports of deaths related to phone chargers over the years. With reports of such surfacing yet again- it makes us realize that phone charger safety isn’t something to ignore. An accidental electrical shock fatality has resulted in authorities issuing an emergency safety warning. The victim was...
If there is ever a piece of information that you wish you knew it’s this. If it’s not on your wish list, well at least you can bring it up at a cocktail party. What is it? It’s the longest walkable single distance on Earth. And presently, the distance stretches from the tip of South...
If you didn’t know, the world’s largest tree is off-limits to people. And before people think the punishment would be a slap on the wrist- it is a lot more than that. Eager tourists who want to take a picture with the 380-foot-tall tree could be facing fines up to $5000. In certain cases, they...
A McDonald’s fast food joint has banned everyone under the age of 18 to enter the restaurant after 5 pm. The motive behind it is to curb instances of anti-social behavior. The restaurant’s Church Street branch in Liverpool imposed the ban. The fast-food giant stated that they took the decision after a lot of deliberation....
If you are anything like me, your pets rule your home, and they rule your life! You probably can’t bear to disturb your sleeping fur-baby when you need to get up off the sofa. I know the feeling all too well. Now that I work from home quite often, I have that issue even more...
Being a remote worker is becoming something of the norm, especially because of the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Often called “digital nomads,” those who can work online can also travel while doing so. Many digital nomads choose a life of backpacking and can still work thanks to combined workspaces and cafes. All they need is their...
Some habits are really good to have- brushing your teeth, exercising regularly, and eating lots of fruits and vegetables all keep you healthy and feeling your best. Bad habits, however, are easy to form and hard to get rid of. Some bad habits are fairly obvious- smoking, nail-biting, or staying up until three o’clock in...
Have you ever experienced a radiating pain starting from your lower back that extends all the way down one or both of your legs? If yes, then whether you knew or not, you were likely experiencing sciatic nerve pain. (1) This condition affects anywhere from 10% to 40% of the population, so you are not...