What is a paraprosdokian?
A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or…
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Churches adopt QR codes In the emerging cashless society, churches have gone high tech for collections, especially following the pandemic, Rather than…
Trashy birds make use of human habits
The Eurasion coot has been nesting in Amsterdam since the 1980s, and everyone has noticed that the usual leaves and reeds it uses for nests has been…
tiny park in Japan
When bigger isn’t better In an era of the biggest, fastest, best, two parks aim to be the smallest. In Nagaizumi, Japan, just an hour from Tokyo, the…
Promising niches for entrepreneurs to explore
A successful small business requires a strong business plan, meaning aspiring entrepreneurs must carefully research the market to determine whether their…
Order wisely at business lunches
Business schools teach many things, but the curricula rarely include pointers for business lunches. Lunch meetings should be a chance for you to…
Tariff exemption blamed for chain closure
Forever 21 may become just a memory after the legendary fast fashion chain filed for bankruptcy for the second time within six years. Forever 21 will soon…
Ask the Expert: Inheriting a house
My mother has left me her house in her will. What are the steps in claiming that house? When someone inherits a house with a mortgage, the process of…
Open-air living spaces can boost the value of a home
Relaxing and elegant, the new outdoor spaces are features that home buyers love. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey, homeowners…
You can cultivate self-control by studying those who have it
Picking social influences that are positive You can cultivate self-control by studying those who have it You’re more likely to lose weight if your friends…