“Fika” is a Swedish tradition of taking a break to enjoy coffee, often with something sweet, while chatting with others. It is a big part of everyday life, and many Swedish workplaces have fika breaks in both the morning and afternoon.
In the Netherlands, employers generally must keep paying sick employees for up to two years, with at…
In the Netherlands, employers generally must keep paying sick employees for up to two years, with at…
Karsanbhai Patel’s daughter, Nirupama, died young in a car accident in India. Her name lived on…
Karsanbhai Patel’s daughter, Nirupama, died young in a car accident in India. Her name lived on…
Scientists created an unusual plastic-like polymer that turns into a gas when heated to about 90°C,…
Scientists created an unusual plastic-like polymer that turns into a gas when heated to about 90°C,…
In parts of Scotland, a messy pre-wedding tradition called “blackening” sees the bride and groom…
In parts of Scotland, a messy pre-wedding tradition called “blackening” sees the bride and groom…
Researchers in the UK are testing roads with heat-exchange pipes underneath them. In summer, the…
Researchers in the UK are testing roads with heat-exchange pipes underneath them. In summer, the…
Mike was one of the lowest-ranking male chimpanzees at Gombe. He began grabbing empty kerosene cans…
Mike was one of the lowest-ranking male chimpanzees at Gombe. He began grabbing empty kerosene cans…
A cat named Oakley in Washington developed a habit of bringing home other people’s belongings,…
A cat named Oakley in Washington developed a habit of bringing home other people’s belongings,…
In Seattle, a dog named Eclipse learned to ride the bus by herself to a nearby dog park. Her solo…
In Seattle, a dog named Eclipse learned to ride the bus by herself to a nearby dog park. Her solo…
Jim Carrey chipped a front tooth as a kid and normally covered it with a cap. For Dumb and Dumber,…
Jim Carrey chipped a front tooth as a kid and normally covered it with a cap. For Dumb and Dumber,…