Thursday 14 August Obon in Japan
The Obon festival is one of Japan’s largest and most significant religious events. This is a Buddhist custom honouring the spirits of one’s ancestors, which…
Are you probably going to be sacked?
ARE you getting bad vibes from your boss and fear you may soon be fired? Take our fun quiz and find out for sure! When…
Wednesday 13 August Ekka People’s Day in Queensland Australia
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is the largest and most loved annual event in Queensland, attracting on average 400,000 people to the Brisbane Showgrounds over…
Tuesday 12 August Carnival Monday in Grenada
Like many countries in the Caribbean, Grenada celebrates a colourful and exuberant carnival. Since 1981, it has taken place on the second Monday and Tuesday…
Six ways your kids will f**k up your holiday the second you leave home
THINK you’re about to embark on a delightful holiday with your lovely family? You aren’t. Here are six ways your kids will f**k it up.…
Monday 11 August Independence Day in Chad
At the end of the nineteenth century, a Sudanese adventurer called Rabih al-Zubayr had conquered the kingdoms of Ouadai, Baguirmi and Kanem-Bornu, situated in modern-day…
Difficult to imagine how your dad ever pulled
HOW their dad was ever considered attractive by the opposite sex is beyond most people’s imaginations, it has emerged. Even the most intelligent Britons are…
Saturday 9 August National Day in Singapore
Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963. It joined the Federation of Malaysia in September 1963 after the 1962 Merger Referendum of Singapore. Singapore…
Passive-aggressive email phrases to make your colleagues hate you
EVER included the phrase ‘as per my previous email’ to suggest the person you’re writing to is as thick as mince? Then you’ll enjoy these…
Woman appalled by notebook with actual notes inside
A WOMAN who enjoys stationery as an abstract, decorative concept has been disgusted to see it being used for its assigned purpose. Publishing editor Emma,…
Wednesday 6 August Fiesta de San Salvador in El Salvador
As Christopher Columbus first explored the new world, he dished out names to the various islands and coastlines he encountered. He usually went for the…
Tuesday 5 August Mass Uprising Day in Bangladesh
The July Mass Uprising Day has been categorised under the Cabinet Division’s “Ka” category, which includes national and international days of major significance. These days…
Monday 4 August Picnic Day in Northern Territory
The tradition of having a picnic day dates back to the latter part of the 1800s, with several locations in the region proving popular and…
Woman hears boyfriend voicing contrary opinion in his head
A MAN has been shocked to learn that his partner can hear any of his inner thoughts that express dissent. Anthony, not his real name,…
Sunday 3 August Freedom Day in Equatorial Guinea
In October 1968 Equatorial Guinea gained its independence with Francisco Macías Nguema becoming the president of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Macias quickly moved to…
‘Cool’ teacher actually fully grown adult seeking approval of 15-year-olds
A TEACHER recognised by his pupils as ‘cool’ is actually a 28-year-old man desperate to be popular with children, it has emerged. Julian, not his…
Saturday 2 August Virgin of Los Angeles Day in Costa Rica
The 'La Negrita' is a small statue of the Virgin Mary carved from dark wood, that was found on August 2nd 1635 by a native…
Friday 1 August Independence Day in Benin
Located on the Gulf of Guinea, the hot and humid West African nation shares borders with Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, and…
Thursday 31 July Emancipation Day in Bermuda
he British like other colonial powers had allowed the widespread practice of slavery to take place during the time of expansion to the new world.…
Wednesday 30 July Enthronement in Morocco
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, son of the late King H.M. Hassan II, was born on August 21st 1963, in Rabat. Following the death of…