Year: 2023
ITALY: TORINO STOLE MY HEART
WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT TORINO When my friends first invited me to their hometown of Torino, Italy, I will be the first to admit that I had had no previous desire to visit. It was not because I thought it would be boring or unattractive, but simply because I rarely thought about its existence within […]
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SALZBURG: THE SOUND OF MUSIC AND SILENCE
PLANNING FOR THE TRIP When my college friend and I brainstormed places to travel this summer, we thought, “Let’s go to Salzburg, Austria and sing!” Both Sound of Music fans, we could already hear the songs as we planned our trip. Vienna and Salzburg looked beautiful in the pictures: the elegant Baroque architecture and the medieval fortress […]
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PARIS: LOST AND FOUND IN THE LATIN QUARTER
Paris lies ravaged; Paris too shall rise. In the wake of all that’s just happened, my mind is consumed by thoughts of a city abounding with lyrical flirtations and life-changing revelations, from no more than a month ago. Amid fleeting glimpses of familiarity on the television and an ocean of pointless France-draped social media profiles, […]
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Cats with round faces and big eyes might be cute, but you can’t tell how they’re feeling – new research
For decades, humans have been selectively breeding cats and dogs to exhibit exaggerated features – particularly in their faces. When it comes to cats, the very flat, round faces of the modern Persian and Exotic Shorthair are classic examples. These breeds are likely a result of humans’ preference for infant-like features that may directly tap in […]
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Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate is a popular creamy beverage recipe whose taste reminds you of the carefree and fun-filled days of your childhood! Made with rich cocoa powder, milk, and semi sweet chocolate, this hot beverage recipe is garnished beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream dusted with milk chocolate. Serve it boiling hot with a slice […]
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