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Paper Towel Day
Day of Paper Napkins: A Celebration of a Common Thing That Changed Our Everyday LifeAugust 1st. In the calendar, the height of summer, heat, holidays. But for millions of people around the world, this date means more than just a day in the calendar. It's t …
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Mysterious blue eyes as a reason for jokes
Jokes about Blue-Eyed People: Why We Laugh at the Sky's Color Blue eyes. Poets dedicate poems to them, painters paint portraits, and fans of Spartak and Dynamo seem to have nothing to do with it. But there is another tradition — making fun of people with t …
English Library · 14 days ago 0 87
Идеальное счастье
Образ счастливого человека в массовой культуре: иллюзия, которую мы покупаем Счастливый человек в массовой культуре — кто он? Вглядитесь в глянцевые обложки, в рекламные ролики, в лица героев голливудских комедий. Он всегда улыбается, у него безупречная пр …
English Library · 15 days ago 0 58
Take the Bastille - a reason for a smile?
\"The Bastille Taken\": Idioms, Proverbs, Sayings, and Jokes About France's Main Fortress On July 14, 1789, the Parisian crowd stormed the fortress-prison of the Bastille. This event echoed throughout the world and forever changed the course of history. B …
English Library · 19 days ago 0 77
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Narrative of the Absurd
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Modern Contexts of the Mad World The tale that begins with a fall down a rabbit hole has not lost its relevance for a century and a half. Moreover, with each decade, it acquires new meanings, becoming a mirror in which we …
English Library · 28 days ago 0 91
Jeans as an archetype
Jeans: From Workwear to Symbol of Freedom Today, jeans are in every wardrobe. They are worn by presidents and students, rock stars and housewives, children and the elderly. They have ceased to be just clothing — they have become a language through which w …
English Library · 37 days ago 0 142
Attractiveness of Russia for tourism
Russia is a country that many do not take seriously as a tourist destination. In the minds of foreigners, it is bears, balalaikas, vodka, and cold. But those who have decided to come often change their minds. Russia is vast. There are deserts, glaciers, an …
English Library · 50 days ago 0 182
Russia Day in the Context of World Culture
Day of Russia, which we celebrate on June 12, is not just a red date on the calendar. It's an opportunity to view our country as part of the global cultural landscape. Often left out is the question: what has Russia given the world besides ballet, vodka, a …
English Library · 51 days ago 0 147
Who is a gringo and why are foreigners called that in Latin America?
“Gringo is not an insult. It’s a diagnosis: ‘not local.’ The sooner you accept that, the more peaceful your travels will be through Latin America.” Imagine: you arrive in Mexico City or Rio de Janeiro, walk down the street, start speaking English — and su …
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English Library · 87 days ago 0 241
Why do Jews consider themselves the smartest?
Why Do Jews Consider Themselves the Smartest? Debunking the Myth and Reality This is one of the most enduring and controversial stereotypes. It is important to distinguish two things from the outset: self-perception within Jewish culture and the external …
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