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Christmas Message
Recently, I read an absolutely fascinating article by two Japanese scientists who study ant behavior. They described how one species of ant uses sophisticated chemistry to wipe out an entire colony of another species. The process unfolds as follows: The queen of the parasitic species approaches the colony of another species. Since ants rely on…
The Nation’s Mirror in TV Commercials: Czech Republic vs. Britain
Because I regularly watch both British and Czech television channels—and therefore also the commercials that run on them—I was reminded of a quote from Norman Douglas’s book South Wind. He wrote it back in 1917, and the quote goes: “You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements.” That line inspired me to…
Women’s Football: From Underdogs to Icons
The English Lionesses have successfully defended their title as European champions.It’s incredible to witness how far women’s football has come in just a few short years—once viewed as a curious sideshow that, at best, brought a smile to the faces of die-hard football fans. The journey it’s made in that brief time is truly remarkable….