Laughter is Contagious and Attractional
The most contagious thing in the world is…not the common cold. It is laughter. I recently viewed a video on a social media platform of a man who …
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Why Do We Eat Popcorn in Cinemas?
by Mariska Knoesen If I say “Let’s go to the movies” you think….Popcorn! Have you ever wondered why we eat popcorn when we visit the cinema or watch …
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How to Save Money on Groceries at the Store
South Africa is recovering from the worst drought in many, many years. Our country’s track record on the international scene is also not the greatest which means we have been …
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REVIEW: Why GAME OF THRONES is so Popular
Game of Thrones has been described as the television series of all time. It has overtaken the immense decade long frenzy that followed the movie releases of the Lord of …
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What’s the Story behind Pajamas?
What’s the origin of pajamas? Recently clothing stores have been packing out their winter wear. Fluffy, colorful pajamas can be found all over. It got me thinking when in history …
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The Evolution of Camping
Along with fishing, Camping can be considered one of the oldest hobbies. The two usually go hand in hand too. If you look back about 200 years, camping wasn’t at …
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South African’s Favourite Christmas Foods
As we have reached the festive season I have been thinking of what dishes to prepare on the weekends and long weekends that lie ahead. My childhood memories are filled …
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Christmas Shopping for Kids? Top Toy Ideas for 2015
Before we know it Christmas Eve will be upon us with little ones looking forward to Santa’s special delivery. Supermarkets, department stores and toy shops have been advertising their stock …
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Best Winter Boosting Foods
Winter is known to catch us off guard with all forms of colds and flu’s which usually last throughout the cold season. Luckily we can reciprocate by adding a number …
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Is Hoarding a Problem for South Africans?
by Mariska Knoesen We hear people talk about hoarding; we see television shows covering events of people who have serious hoarding issues in both the USA and England. It made …
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Kids Party Trends
by Mariska Knoesen The days of Wimpy, Spur and McDonalds parties are over. A kids party revolution has taken place and those special days will never be the same again! …
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Shadowed by the Taj Mahal
It is one of the world’s wonders, one of the most visited sites on the planet and at least one out of ten people’s bucket list items. The Taj Mahal …
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How to Make the Most of Your Time at an Airport
I travel as much as my finances allow. These travels mostly include international destinations. Living in the Southern Hemisphere, Cape Town in particular, means I have to travel for hours …
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Public Holidays: How Does SA Compare to Other Countries
According to Act Number 36 of 1994, which is the Public Holidays Act of South Africa, our country has 12 public holidays. This Act also determines whether a Monday will …
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A Hilarious Time with Chommiez in Stellenbosch
The Western Cape is known as the tourism mecca of Southern Africa, with more than a million people having arrived in the City of Cape Town during 2014. International visitors …
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The Best Time to Travel to Egypt
Egypt is back! Summer is replacing the cold winter months and the early morning dew leaves a shimmer on the only remaining ancient wonder of the world – The Great …
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