As a correspondent on The Daily Show, Hasan Minhaj honed his comedic voice and developed a unique brand of political satire. While many aspiring comedians might focus on honing their jokes and perfecting their punchlines, Minhaj credits a different aspect of comedy as being crucial to his success: the "...
The Sony Walkman was a game-changer when it hit the market in 1979. It was the world's first portable tape player, allowing people to listen to music on the go. But before it even launched, it sparked controversy. It had no recording function. It may be hard to...
"Assumptions are dangerous things to make, and like all dangerous things to make -- bombs, for instance, or strawberry shortcake -- if you make even the tiniest mistake you can find yourself in terrible trouble," writes Lemony Snicket. This whimsical literary reference underscores a sobering truth: assumptions, often...
Ever notice how you slowly start talking and acting more like the people you spend the most time with? This phenomenon, known as "behavioural contagion,” can shape our actions and habits in powerful ways. But why do we feel the urge to copy others? One theory is the chameleon...
Staying right where you are isn't free. It's easy to think of the status quo as a passive force, something that simply exists without our intervention. But the truth is, maintaining the status quo requires active effort. Culture and tradition don't persist on their...
Have you ever heard the saying "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life"? It's a nice sentiment, but it's not necessarily true. The key to finding fulfilment in your work may be less to do with...
