We all know that the dollar is the currency in the United States, the Pound is currency in the United Kingdom, Peso is used in Mexico for payments and that Scandinavian countries use a currency that is derived from the word “crown” (Krone in Norway, Krona in Sweden and so on). But have you ever … Read more
Burning Man is one of the more unique summer festivals. It is an event focused on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. It is annually held in the western United States. The name itself comes from the culminating ceremony, which is the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy referred to as the Man. The burning … Read more
The name Troy refers to a place in legends, and a real-life archeological site located in Turkey. But is the legend true? Or the archeological site is just remains of an ancient city? And was that ancient city really called Troy? And located on the same place? The Legend of Troy In the legend of … Read more
For generations casinos have been seen as exciting and glamorous places to go. Somewhere you can rub shoulders with high rollers while enjoying the thrill of the roulette wheel or the blackjack table. But in recent years they seem to have been losing some of their appeal. Even that mecca for gamblers, Las Vegas, has … Read more
In the era of Fifty Shades of Grey, it is still hard to fandom and imagine what an 18-th century libertine did back in the days. The Marquis de Sade is widely regarded as the world’s first sexologist, and a chocolate addict who used chocolate for sex. Born on June 2, 1740, Donatien Alphonse Francois, … Read more
Yakuza, or gokudo, translating to “the extreme path”, are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. Japanese police calls them the “violent groups””, while the Yakuza calls themselves “the chivalrous organizations”. With that in mind, the term Yakuza means gangster, and they are involved in mafia-like criminal organizations. Notorious for their strict codes … Read more
The Karo Tribe is an isolated tribe living along the Omo River in South Ethiopia. They are one of the smallest tribes in the region. They are also one of the last tribes to maintain a body point tradition. Modern changes to their natural environment could change the life of the Karo Tribe. In the … Read more
Richart Sowa is a man with a dream. He had a dream of building a completely eco-friendly island, and he made it happen after several unsuccessful tries. He managed to build an island using 150,000 recycled plastic bottles. And he has been living on the island for a couple of years now with his partner … Read more
100 years ago, the British and the French decided to divide their influence in the Middle East. The decision was made during the World War I, with the British and French forces confident they will emerge victorious and will later divide the areas occupied previously by the Ottoman empire. Two generals, colonel Mark Sykes from … Read more
CASINO GAMES HAVE LONG AGO BEEN IMMORTALIZED IN MOVIES, STARTING FROM JAMES BOND AND HIS ETERNAL LOVE FOR BACCARAT AND OTHER CASINO GAMES, TO THE BIG NAME ACTORS SUCH AS ROBERT DE NIRO AND HIS GREAT ROLE IN CASINO. HOWEVER, DOCUMENTARIES LINKED WITH CASINO GAMES HAVE BEEN A RARITY IN THE PAST. AT LEAST UNTIL … Read more