So many of the words we use regularly in English, actually originate from other languages around the world – whether from old Latin and Yiddish languages or from languages such as French, Italian and Spanish. Some common examples of these types of words and phrases include deja vu, al fresco and status quo.
It’s hard not to love the magical world that Roald Dahl created in his iconic children’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Most of us have daydreamed about what it would have been like to win a golden ticket and go on a tour of Willy Wonka’s factory. But how much exactly would that world cost? How much would the Wonka company be worth? How much would the Oompa Loompas get paid?
With selfies becoming increasingly popular with travelers, it was only a matter of time until selfie safety became a discussion point. Southern Cross Travel Insurance has put together the following infographic which is designed to be an ultimate guide to selfie safety.
Beer, Gin, Tequila…..What does your favorite drink say about your personality? Four Loko recently surveyed 2,000 drinkers about their favorite alcoholic beverage and from that data created ten profiles that reveal what people have in common based on their alcoholic beverage of choice.
Although we may not realize it, all of us are intimately familiar with the characters below. Character archetypes are found in every storytelling culture on Earth. Carl Jung defined archetypes as ancient images and traits unconsciously shared by all humanity, commonly found in myths, stories and dreams.
Britain has a diverse culture of mythology and folklore and while some of us may be aware of the black dog type apparition, there is a wide variety of terrifying monsters passed down through the generations. This infographic from MyOffers looks at monsters from British mythology and shows us where to find them.
Who is the next famous couple to get divorced? To answer this question, USA Online Casino took a survey of 1,000 Americans and asked them to name the three celebrity couples they thought were most likely to hit the rocks in 2018. Find out who will be get divorced in 2018 with this infographic.
Social gaming really came to the forefront in the early 2010s. People were able to play with their friends on their game consoles via Xbox Live and everyone was receiving Facebook notifications from friends inviting them to play Candy Crush. With social gaming becoming so popular, it seemed almost inevitable that it would eventually find its way into online casinos as these are some of the most popular places to play online.
In his book “The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories,” Christopher Booker states that everything ever written boils down to seven basic plots. Using these story frames, you can share your life experiences to inspire your coworkers and bring your presentations to life. Here is an infographic detailing these 7 storytelling structures.
Do you struggle to remember the name of a person you were just introduced to? Or maybe you forgot what you did last weekend? How is it that some people seem able to remember everything so easily and others can’t even remember what they had for diner last night? Fear not! The folks at QuickQuid have gathered some of the best tips and tricks to help boost your memory skills.
