Many British politicians and tax campaigners are angry after it was revealed that some of the largest and most successful investment banks in London paid little or no corporate taxes in 2014. It was discovered […]
Day: December 23, 2015
Power Of Chinese Yuan Spreads As Zimbabwe Adopts the Currency
The Chinese yuan is continuing to grow in popularity, as Zimbabwe has announced that the currency will soon be adopted as legal tender in the country. The announcement from Zimbabwe comes after China canceled $40 […]
Somalia Bans Christmas And New Years Celebrations As Anti-Islamic
There’s no holiday spirit in Somalia, as the predominantly Islamic country has banned the festivities of Christmas and New Year’s. According to the Somali Ministry of Religious Affairs, events related to the two holidays are […]
Twitter Rips Amazon Billionaire For Trolling SpaceX
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos trolled SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Twitter after SpaceX managed to launch a rocket into space and successfully bring back the booster. But the public wasn’t exactly pleased with the trolling […]
The Micro Apartments Trend Is Only Getting Bigger
With a growing demand for city life, micro-apartments have proven to be a successful way to cram many people into a small space. But just because these apartments are small doesn’t mean they can’t be […]
New Mysteries Uncovered As Construction Around Stonehenge Commences
Stonehenge will experience a major change in the near future, as officials are planning to construct a tunnel to replace the current road to the historic monument. But while officials have been surveying the site […]
Flying Home For The Holidays Greener Than Driving
It turns out that flying home on a commercial jet might be better for the environment than driving home in a car. According to University of Michigan transportation researcher Michael Sivak, the amount of per […]
These Scientists Found The Areas In The Brain Responsible For “Christmas Spirit”
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen believe that they have discovered a portion of the brain that determines whether or not they are able to get in the holiday spirit. The scientists have nicknamed this […]
The Legend Of The Jolly Old Elf, Santa Claus
Santa Claus has served as a symbol of the Christmas season for generations. The origins of the legendary bearded jolly man can be traced back to a monk named St. Nicholas who lived around 280 […]