Many of us (at least in the older years) will probably enjoy a nice cup of coffee at some point during the day, whether that is an iced late, americano, cappuccino or some incredibly complicated order with syrup and cream that ends up looking pink. But what exactly makes the perfect coffee (using science of course)?
Soap. It’s a household staple and comes in practically every scent, colour and texture that you could ever desire. It saves your favourite clothes from the dreaded tomato stains you inflict on them at lunch and keeps you safe from the germs that hitch a ride on your hands. I’m sure you’ve all asked yourselves at least once, well how is this magical substance made? And if you haven’t, then I’m glad I’ve piqued your curiosity enough to click on the link.
The Arctic Circle is a wonderfully ambiguous area that is host to a variety of wildlife, geographical features, and cultures. But have you ever wondered how it’s all governed? Well, unless you’re a geopolitics geek like me, the answer is probably no – but I’m going to tell you anyway.
We have rather a lot to thank the Ancient Greeks for – quick shoutout to the invention of democracy, theatre, and the Olympics. But sometimes it’s the random little things that count, so here’s a moment of appreciation for my favourite 5…
After WW2, the world and its leaders had to contend with the reality of what the war had left them with. The war was over but in the post-war world it probably felt as though peace was fragile. The conflict was still so raw, and people were still bitter. These sentiments could not grow into what they had amounted to last time. This time round had to be different.
