Exploring diverse cultures through literature is what makes reading the charm that it is. Over the years, some classic works have become emblematic of specific countries, serving as essential pieces of their literary heritage. If you aspire to be a well-rounded reader but are unsure of where to begin your literary journey, there’s now a […]

Born in the contemporary era, it’s easy to overlook the vast disparities that existed before us. In earlier times, people had to rely on an artist’s interpretive skill or a low-resolution black-and-white photograph to gauge someone’s appearance. Despite the artists’ sincere efforts, paintings seldom attained the same degree of authenticity as photographs. That’s why there

Norwegian indeed is a fascinating language. It stands out for its three written standards: Bokmål, Nynorsk, and Sami, each representing distinct regional and cultural identities. It also stands out for its connection to the stunning landscapes of Norway, with its fjords, mountains, and northern lights, infusing the language with a sense of nature and a

There are great ways to make the words we use every day look fun and exciting. We have explored many instances of creative ideas inspired by words and language from different artists, like how someone turned the literal meaning of idioms into clever and funny illustrations. In this article, we look at words from an

It’s always fun to look at the world (or words) from a non-ordinary perspective. That’s what art director and designer Daniel Carlmatz did with language. Daniel creatively explore language through visual wordplay. During his year-long project from November 2016 to November 2017, he transformed ordinary words into clever and playful logos. He achieved this by

I am Alper Yesiltas, a lawyer and photographer living in Istanbul, Turkey. I’ve been imagining scenes and capturing memories for about 19 years now. During that time, some of my photos have been edited worldwide in books, magazines, exhibitions, and websites and were awarded in several photo contests. Alper would like to share with you

Textbooks, often the place of serious academic knowledge, occasionally surprise readers with unexpected moments of humor. These gems can be found in the most unlikely places, from amusing historical anecdotes to quirky illustrations. Some textbooks feature unintentional humor, like typos or outdated information that has become comically inaccurate over time. Others intentionally infuse wit into

Using the Ahrefs platform, ZenBusiness input the term “start a business” into the “Keywords Explorer” section of the website, subsection” Matching terms.” ZenBusiness did this in every country’s most spoken language and then translated the results to English with Google Translate, so the team could identify the relevant business ideas with the highest search volume. The results

While every country has a multitude of incredible places and experiences to explore, ranging from well-known attractions to more hidden gems, this global map created by Vouchercloud presents a comprehensive view of each country’s most popular tourist destination as per TripAdvisor’s rankings. In the map, the top tourist destinations are broken down into four categories;

Book and library humor often revolves around the quirks and idiosyncrasies of both avid readers and the serene yet sometimes chaotic world of libraries. From the classic librarian stereotype, complete with stern shushing and oversized glasses, to the timeless jokes about trying to find the elusive Dewey Decimal System, these comedic gems never fail to