In North America, KFC fried chicken is a household name. The familiar red and white KFC fried chicken basket and the face of Colonel Sanders is recognizable even to youth. This year for Black Friday, there’s a bogo offer for… Read More »Secrets behind what’s finger-licking good
Random Thoughts
There are some everyday sayings we say all the time, but never thought too much about its meaning. Here’s a few that might make you think twice before using them next time. Warning – some of these are a bit… Read More »Everyday phrases with dark origins
Everyday phrases with dark origins
The placebo effect is a mysterious thing that has been long researched in medicine. When improvements are observed, despite the use of no active medical treatment (hence a placebo), the placebo effect occurs. Think of giving someone an empty capsule,… Read More »Placebo Effect
Placebo Effect
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow and to find some time to enjoy the great outdoors. Go for a hike to enjoy the fall colours. Marvel at the beauty of the reds, yellows, and oranges decorating the… Read More »Thanksgiving fall colours
Thanksgiving fall colours
Could a folded paper bird grant you a wish? According to Japanese folklore, yes, if you have 1000. I remember reading a book about a bedridden girl, and her grandpa taught her how to fold paper cranes so she… Read More »Significance of origami cranes
Significance of origami cranes
Dream, a popular gaming streamer has been an anonymous YouTuber for about 3 years, wearing a cartoon-smiley mask for his videos and finding his face from public. Earlier this week (October 2nd), Dream finally did a face-reveal to his more… Read More »Dream’s face reveal reminds us that people can be fickle
Dream’s face reveal reminds us that people can be fickle
Today is a Lazy Monday. I just want to sleep in and practice the fine art of being lazy … and for some reason today, I kept imagining scenes from an anime where the main protagonist is always listless (I… Read More »Lazy Monday
Lazy Monday
Yesterday, I shared some word trivia for your next coffee conversation. Here’s a few more if you’re looking for some fun facts to share before the lunch hour: Believe it or not, there are 2 five letter words in the… Read More »Words without vowels
Words without vowels
I know I’ve been talking a lot about words and how we should use them wisely. But did you know that there’s a lot you probably don’t know about the surprisingly histories or hidden meanings of words. Here’s some word… Read More »Some word trivia for your next coffee conversation
Some word trivia for your next coffee conversation
Finally! I met my bestie’s rabbit, Penny, last week. She’s adorable, furry, and oh, did I mention – she bites! Ouch! Honestly, I was not expecting to be bitten by a rabbit. But, I did get a lovely souvenir to… Read More »Cute but they bite