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Where are the Children?

Slavery does not exist in America anymore. But in western and central Africa, from where slaves were sent to America, trading in child slaves still continues. Read on ...

In Shakespearean Settings!

A castle, anonymous threats, and a family feud... all the ingredients of a tragedy by William Shakespeare. And it's all been caused due to a humble seed. Read on ...

No Singlish, we're Singaporeans

The Singapore government wants the local lingo, Singlish, to be replaced by 'proper' English that can be readily understood by the rest of the world. Its dream is to be a major 'globalised' country and the youth are all for it. Read on ...

Slices of Italy

From classic pizzas to super-fast pizzas to the world's largest pizza, Italians walked away with almost all the top prizes in the annual World Pizza Championship, this year. Read on ...

The Privileged Moles

To avoid running into the homeless on the streets, Toronto's richer citizens prefer to be underground. As a result, the virtual city below the ground bustles with activity, while the streets on top are empty. Read on ...

The Final Descent

After 15 years of serving as a space laboratory, and the residential quarters of many astronauts, Russia's pride, the Mir space station, was finally laid to rest. Read on ...

Human Robot

Robots in the human image? A Japanese company is claiming that its new robot, PaRePo, is designed to act and indeed, even react, like a human. And it is here to help uncommunicative family members speak to each other! Read on ...

Girl Power in Gaul!

The popular Asterix comics, which has tickled the funny bone of millions for over 40 years, is finally seeing change. The latest comic has introduced an all-women army. Read on ...

Coconut Oil + Kerosene = Fuel

A coconut farmer in Thailand has invented a new fuel, which he is using to drive his car and run his machines. The fuel has become so popular in Southern Thailand that some companies are even running their boats on it. Read on ...

The Night of the Women

The mayor of the Colombian capital Bogota had an unusual idea. He ordered the men to stay off the streets for one night. And the women took over... Read on ...