Picture Above: The Dutchess of Cornwall Is the British title Dutchess originally from Holland?The British title “Duchess” is not originally from Holland.The title has its roots in Latin and came to Britain via French after the Norman Conquest in 1066.• The word “Duchess” comes from the Old French “duchesse”, which is the feminine form of…
Does the World Feel Safe Walking Alone at Night? I have never felt safe walking alone at night anywhere in the world. Darkness spells vulnerability. And if there isn’t anyone to help you if something goes wrong, you’re going to be in trouble. When I say “goes wrong,” I mean anything from tripping and falling,…
Solving the Mystery of the Man on the Beach On November30,1948, a mysterious man was found dead on a beach in Adelaide, Australia. The case became known as the Taman Shud Case, named after the nearby park where the man’s body was discovered. Despite numerous investigations and theories, the identity and fate of the man…
Unraveling the Terror in the Russian Wilderness In February1959, nine experienced hikers and mountaineers embarked on an expedition to the Ural Mountains in Russia. Led by Igor Dyatlov, a seasoned hiker and mountaineer, the group consisted of experienced outdoor enthusiasts from the Ural Polytechnic Institute. Their goal was to reach the summit of Mount Otorten,…
The Mary Celeste: A Maritime Enigma that Continues to Baffle Experts On December 5, 1872, the British ship Dei Gratia stumbled upon a mysterious sight in the Atlantic Ocean. The Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift, with no signs of its crew on board. The mystery of what happened to the Mary Celeste’s…
I came across this video clip from the BBC explaining how they check facts before broadcasting or publishing any news item. Below is a transcript of the video. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/61096713 Below is the transcript of this video above No, this video isn’t from Ukraine it’s actually from a video game and this is not a recent…
Did you know there is such a person as a “removalist”? – and I don’t mean someone who helps you pack up your house and move on. No, a removalist is someone who specializes in cleaning up your internet presence. Your digital footprint can help or harm you in your career. According to some surveys,…
The gross blunder of President Ramaphosa in foreign policy – silencing those in ANC ranks who condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – is going to cost South Africa dearly. Although the US Ambassador to this country says we will reason friends it’s perfectly obvious that the majority of nations look askance at the South Africa…
By Nick Szymanowski As the global economy rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, increased use of coal caused carbon emissions to soar to the highest levels in history. An International Energy Agency (IEA) report states that emissions rose by 6% to an earth-shattering 36.3 billion tonnes. IEA Warning Cannot Be Ignored The International Energy…
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py-nk6e-fsi Transcript of the War in Ukraine YouTube report We continue to see support for Ukraine from some countries with recent traditions of staying out of international conflicts. In a rare move, Japan is sending bullet-proof vests and other military supplies to Ukraine. The country is not sending weapons because of a self-imposed ban, but…
