Saturday 17 May Day of Family Purity in Georgi
Today is dedicated to the Day of Family Purity and Respect for Parents, following an order issued by the Georgian government. The holiday applies primarily…
Is he an anxious avoidant with unresolved trauma or are you maybe just a bit annoying?
WHY isn’t he texting back? Unresolved childhood trauma? Unconventional attachment style? Or are you annoying? Let’s break it down like his parents’ marriage: Communication His…
Friday 16 May SPLA Day in South Sudan
The Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) was founded as a rebel movement on May 16th 1983. It was led by Commander-in-Chief John Garang de Mabior.…
Woman who married first boring bastard she met at uni judging friend for being single
A WOMAN who settled for a dullard she constantly moans about still looks down on a friend for remaining single, it has emerged. Susan, not…
Wednesday 14 May Independence Day in Paraguay
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America, bordered by Brazil to the east, Argentina to the south and west, and Bolivia to the northwest.…
Monday 12 May Girmit Day in Fiji
In announcing this new holiday, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said: “They were starting a new life in an unknown land and stayed to become an…
What’s the best wine pairing for my current life crisis?
IF YOU’RE having a crisis, don’t just reach for any wine. Read our guide to discover the perfect grape-based alcoholic drink to match your problem.…
Seven highly effective ways of f**king candidates over, by a recruitment consultant
HI, [INSERT NAME HERE], I came across your LinkedIn profile and thought you would be a great fit to make me look like I’ve got…
Saturday 10 May Latin American Mother’s Day
The tradition of Mother's Day (Día de las Madres) first began on May 10th 1922 when Rafael Alducin, editor of the Mexico City newspaper El…
Woman with incredibly impressive job title actually earns £11k
A WOMAN who works as a ‘brand optimising consultant’ actually leads a nightmarish hand-to-mouth existence, friends have noticed. Hannah 32, not her real name or…
Friday 9 May Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Thailand
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is an ancient royal tradition observed in Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand to mark the traditional beginning of the rice-growing season. The…
Thursday 8 May V-E Day around the world
Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945, on which day the second world war Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces…
Basic woman only likes culture that’s really good
AN UNORIGINAL woman only enjoys music, books and films that are enjoyable enough to be loved by millions, she has confirmed. The TV shows watched…
Wednesday 7 May Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung in Bhutan
The nation of Bhutan was founded in the 17th century by Zhabdrung (meaning “at whose feet one submits”) Ngawang Namgyal, a Tibetan Buddhist lama, known…
Tuesday 6 May Martyrs’ Day in Syria
Syria had been part of the Ottoman Empire since the start of the 16th century. During World War I, the Ottoman Empire entered the conflict…
Monday 5 May Arrival Day in Guyana
Guyana became a British territory in 1831 when the British took control of the Dutch colonies during the Napoleonic Wars. On August 1st 1834, slavery…
Woman gets married to prove she’s pretty
A WOMAN has announced she is to marry so she will, for the rest of her life, have cast-iron proof of her current hotness. Lauren,…
Saturday 3 May Labour Day (in lieu) in China
In China, if Labour Day (May 1st) falls on a Saturday, the "in lieu" day off, meaning the day that is given as a substitute holiday,…
Friday booked off by devious little shits
PEOPLE who booked Friday off work are cackling like maniacs at the success of their scheme. The devious, probably evil individuals submitted holiday forms months…
Friday 2 May Community Festival of Madrid in Madrid
In 1808, Madrid had been occupied by French troops since late March. Charles IV of Spain had been forced by Napoleon to abdicate in favour…