Albert Einstein provided more than just physics equations. His observations on life and the human mind remain relevant. These ten quotes offer a perspective on imagination and curiosity. Ten quotes from Albert Einstein 1. “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” 2. “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” 3. “I have no…
Over-eager nationalism is hardly known for its great outcomes. It is hardly surprising that some of the world’s sharpest minds have had less than flattering things to say about provincialism, flag waving and fanatic patriotism. Every thinker on this page warned what nationalism does once it has the state. In 1933 a group of German…
Thanks to its geography, its people, its language and its culture, Finland can claim to be one of Europe’s most weirdly wonderful countries. To give a taster of its uniqueness, here are 14 fantastic Finnish facts which help showcase some of the traits that make this Nordic country so very special.
History is filled with women who have fought hard for equal rights, shattered social norms, and achieved amazing things for humankind. Take a look at these photos of a few of history’s bravest women who did all of these things and more. The world is a better place thanks to them.
They say magic happens when you step out of your comfort zone. This casino hotel in the southern end of Las Vegas must be full of magic. I am surrounded by 10,000 Trumpists. I am a guy from the liberal leftist-green bubble of a Scandinavian capital. Now I am surrounded by people who want nothing…
If you cannot engage others in things you care about professionally or artistically, your ideas are unlikely to spread. This is a simple reality of communication. To help you understand what it means to care deeply about things and how to use brilliant ideas to your advantage, we collected a list of TED talks by…
Few young actors in Hollywood history reached the legendary status of James Dean. The rebellious actor starred in only three films during his short career. The impression he made on brooding teenage audiences was unmatched. His sensitive bad boy image has captivated audiences for decades. Over 60 years have passed since his death. He remains…
Everybody has a David Bowie tune they love. We are no different. Bowie was one of those musicians you expected to live forever. Perhaps it was his music or his magic. He was an extraordinary artist in every sense of the word. As a celebration of his life and his way of thinking, we have…
The release of Star Wars captivated audiences around the world in 1977. Today things are no different. The Star Wars trilogies are fan favourites for a reason. They are filled with imaginative storylines, action, drama and intriguing characters. Han Solo is many fans’ favourite character. Harrison Ford portrays Han’s cool cockiness effortlessly. For many fans…
British singer Robert Plant rarely does weird things in public. He makes exceptions for certain projects. The former Led Zeppelin singer appears in a UK indie movie featuring Doreen. The character originated from a YouTube spoof about social security misuse. Played by Gill Jordan, Doreen is a cultural phenomenon in The Black Country. This West…