Introduce Merriam-Webster defines “introduce” as “to bring (someone, such as an actor or singer) before the public for the first time.” It’s exciting to be introduced to something. I remember being introduced to Chinese food. I was 12. Raised on traditional British meat and two veg fare, I knew I was going to get something […]
Conceal Why do we conceal things? Why do we keep them to ourselves? I’m sure there are as many reasons as there are people. We’ll only look at a few. We conceal because we want something all to ourselves. We’ve touched on the idea of in-group/out-group psychology before. Where one group keeps useful and […]
Confidence What do you see when you picture confidence? I see someone with a good posture, firm, level gaze, a calm exterior. I think of someone who knows their stuff. Someone who is unflappable and flexible. They don’t hug knowledge to themselves but share it. They produce good work and are proud of it. […]
Hungary Capital City: Budapest Major Cities: Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs, Language: Population: 9.7 million (2017) Climate: Hungary is blessed with warm, dry summers and cold winters. Top Destinations: Nature lovers will want to make Hortobagy National Park their first stop. Situated in the east, it’s the country’s largest protected area. A bird-spotters dream with over […]
News We love news! Having a baby? Having a haircut? Take a snap of your dinner and put it on Twitter. . . Sitting on a beach, Mai Tai in hand? Instagram it, please! Good, bad, big, old! We don’t mind. Gossip or slander with your cosy chat? It’s our old friend, curiosity, at work again […]
Effective If something is effective it does what it’s supposed to. Here’s what the Merriam-Webster dictionary says. No-one wants to waste their time or money on something that isn’t effective. Remember the advert for wallpaper paste from the ‘70s? If not, or you’re a little too young, check it out the link at the bottom […]
Discover DNA Gravity Bacteria Electricity Penicillin What do these words all have in common? They are all great discoveries that have changed the course of mankind. They lead us on to bigger and better things in- Technology Health Well-Being Think of where we’d be if we didn’t have a handle on gravity yet. What […]
Vibrant Think about colour for a moment. There are three primary colours, plus black (the absorption of colour) and white (a mix of all primary colours). Think of all the shades and hues we can get from that. A brilliant kaleidoscope of shades from dazzling neon lights to shimmering fabrics. All of them vibrant. What […]
England Capital City: London Major Cities: Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool Language: English. There are also pockets of other languages like Cornish and strong dialects in places like Cumbria and Yorkshire and Northumberland that can sound very different to the English you’d learn at school. Population: 56 million Climate: Warm summers, cool winters. When to […]
Embarrassed Have you ever had one of those dreams? You suddenly realise you’re naked in a public place, or you’re about to make a speech, and you haven’t prepared. Maybe they’ve happened in real life, too . . . well, we won’t go into that. . ! Embarrassment is a horrible emotion to feel. […]