Category Archives: Lifestyle

17Jul/24

FutureGrail Presents “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons” Thematic Auction

Get ready for an unforgettable event! FutureGrail, a premier auction house and museum for rare timepieces, proudly announces its upcoming online auction, “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons.” This remarkable auction will feature an extraordinary catalogue of over 50 rare and vintage Patek Philippe timepieces, carefully curated by world-renowned experts. The online auction will take place from 1st September to 14th September 2024, with previews in Singapore, Geneva, and Dubai. The complete auction catalogue will be available online by 1st August 2024. Read more

15Jun/24

Scotland’s reputation for fine whisky

June 14, 2024 /Lifestyle/ –Scotland’s reputation for fine whisky stems from a perfect blend of factors: ideal natural resources, a long history of distillation, and unique regulations. Here’s a breakdown of why Scotland excels in this area:

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26May/24

Difference between Cockney, Mancunians, scousers, and Geordies

May 24, 2024 /Human Interest —  While these terms are widely used, they aren’t quite tribes – they refer to people from specific areas in England with distinct accents and cultural identities. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading

21Apr/24

How Zambian tribes celebrate their heritage

April 21, 2024 /Human interest/ — Zambia is a country rich in culture and traditions. Throughout the year, various tribes celebrate their heritage through vibrant ceremonies. Here are some of the most famous ones:

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03Apr/24

Food fraud is a growing economic and health issue – but AI and blockchain technology can help combat it

Adrian Gepp, Bangor University and Milind Tiwari, Charles Sturt University

A multi-billion pound criminal enterprise lurks amid our supermarket shelves. Food crime not only harms our wallets but threatens public health. It includes activities such as mislabelling a product, replacing a food or ingredient with another substance that is inferior, and even poisoning.

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28Mar/24

Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity

Chris Greenough, Edge Hill University

Have you ever wondered why so many images depicting the crucifixion show Jesus with a very defined, slender and toned body? Either slim, but with a six-pack, or displaying muscles and brawn. While these images are hardly a reflection of what little can be surmised about the historical Jesus, they certainly reflect social and cultural ideas about masculinity and idealised notions of manhood.

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