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This is The First Country to Make All Public Transport Free

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Luxemburg has now become the first country to make all public transport free. Although it’s one of the smallest countries in Europe, it has a high concentration of traffic. In fact, it is due to this traffic congestion that the government decided to make all transport free of charge as of March 1st. This concerns trains, buses and trams, that allow to commute within Luxemburg, but also within neighboring countries.

Luxemburg City Has One of The Highest Traffic Rates in Europe

Furthermore, this beautiful country is one of the richest in the area. According to the EU, it has the highest GDP per capita. In addition, its geographical location was a significant reason behind this decision, as Belgium, Germany and France can be reached in so little time.

In fact, and due to the booming job market and economy of Luxemburg, many people have settled in this country. However, this caused a big raise in housing costs. According to CNN, in Luxemburg City, over 180,000 of its workforce commute from neighboring countries every day.

Free Transport For Everyone

For that reason and more, the government decided to make all means of transport around the country free. As an attempt to lower traffic jams and congestion, as well as to allow the people to benefit from the ”good economy” as declared by the country’s ministry.

It has been reported that the free transport plan will run through the whole country, and is supposed to come at a cost of €508 million per year. Ticket sales generate around $46 million per year, but they will be abolished with the new plan.

The New Government is Making Significant Changes

Moreover, Luxemburg is indeed the first country to make all public transport free. The new socialist government that will be formed under the re-elected PM Xavier Bettel has vowed to take environmental causes seriously. Actually, this country has  662 cars per 1,000 people, which one of the highest in the region.

Therefore, the new government is aiming to implement new changes that would significantly enhance habitants’ day-to-day lives, while raising awareness about climate change and the environmental crisis currently affecting the world.

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Japanese People Celebrate Love In The Most Curious Way

Japanese People Celebrate Love In The Most Curious Way

Love is such a unique feeling, and Japanese people celebrate it in their own way. Although in most places, Valentine’s Day is recognized as the ”official” love day, different cultures rely on different celebration methods. In Japan, they celebrate this special day in their traditional, yet curious way. Here is what we know about how Japanese people celebrate Valentine’s day!

Women MakeThe First Move

Flowers with the world I love you

Yes, you read that right. In Japan, women are the one to make the first move on the men they love. In fact, the tradition says that the roles are reversed, and women gift chocolate to the men in their lives.

On February 14th in Japan, and instead of gifting jewelry, flowers or expensive treats, women offer chocolate and candy as presents. The interesting part though, and unlike other parts of the world, it almost seems that Japanese people celebrate Valentine’s Day in a one-sided manner.

Men Take One Month To Respond

Actually, men take one month to return the gift to their women. On March 14th, men bear gifts to their loved ones. The White Day is generally known as the day men return their heart-felt sentiments to the girls they are interested in. Although the gifts can be other than chocolate, there is an unspoken pressure of gifting the same present to the women. Literally, it takes men one whole month to pick the right gift, and choose who they gift it to.

Different Types of Chocolate Are a Must

Box of chocolate

There is something undeniably sweet about expressing your love on this special day. In Japan, it’s a big celebration, even for single people. In fact, as love has different ways of manifesting itself, the Japanese can gift all the men they consider important in their lives. However, not all men get the same type of chocolate.

Moreover, girls pick a specific honmei-chocolates for the men they are romantically interested in. Other types of candy and sweets can be offered to coworkers, family members and friends. However, one should be quite careful of which type of chocolate they choose, since on March 14th, they will know the response of those men.

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Want To Marry Your Best Friend? It’s Possible In Amsterdam

How many of you joked about getting to marry your best friend at least once? Well, although it has always seemed like a dream, you can now do it in Amsterdam. At least, that’s the idea proposed by a big company in the Netherlands.

You want to marry your best friend? Head to Amsterdam, and get to enjoy doing so for one day. Here are all the details regarding this new exciting proposition.

Say Yes To Your Bestie For One Day

The concept behind making one our best dreams come true, is suggested by Wed and Talk company in Amsterdam. In fact, they offer all the single ladies out there a chance to lie their perfect ‘‘wedding day’‘ with their BFF.

Although it’s not an official marriage, nor will it be legalized, you can still get an experience similar to that of a real wedding.

You Get To Have a Real Wedding

Wedding setting

Moreover, this company has been promoting this idea for a few years now. Basically, they offer you everything you need in a wedding. Cake, white dress and a ceremony that feels just as real. Their program also includes exchanging rings and vows, in addition to a photoshoot session to immortalize the moment.

Furthermore, the company doesn’t discriminate against anybody. In fact, they allow man and woman, woman and woman, as well as man and man weddings. As long as they are your BFF, they can share this special moment with you.

Such a Fun Experience, According to Many Participants

According to many people who taken part in this experience, getting to marry their best friend for one day was ”so fun.” As many of us struggle to find ”the one”, we have always had a friend that we would share the rest of our lives with, even if we stay single forever. Let’s be real. we all have joked (and maybe really even thought) about marrying our besties. Well, even if it’s just for fun, it’s possible to do so for one day!

PS: They also offer the possibility of marrying a local for one day as well. Amsterdam, anyone?

Photos: Unsplash, Giphy.

The Computer Scientist Who Invented Copy & Paste Has Died

Larry Tesler, may your should rest in peace! Anyone who has ever used a computer (practically the entire world) is thankful to you. Larry is the computer scientist who invented the Cut, Copy and Paste commands. Yes, he is practically the man who saved the life of every college student in the world.

Larry passed away at age 74. As a final thank you note, let’s take a look back at the impressive life of this legendary man.

The Silicon Valley History Man

Tessler, a Stanford University graduate, started an early career at only 16. In fact, he is considered one of the youngest innovators at the Silicon Valley. As a Freshman in college, he set up a software business. Later on, he worked with Xerox Parc, Apple and Yahoo.

However, one of his best qualities was firmly believing in the future of technology. In fact, he knew early on that computers will eventually stop relying on ”modes”, and start using more short-cuts.

Larry Tessler, A Visionary Man

Furthermore, Larry Tessler was interviews by BBC in 2012. He spoke about the beginning of his journey, in times where computers weren’t even accessible to many people. Moreover, in 1960, he began working on what will later become one of the most used computer commands of all times.

In addition, he had the opportunity to work with many great minds and innovators. In the same interviews, he shared some anecdotes regarding his relationship with both Steve Jobs, and Jeff Bezos during his working time with Apple and Amazon.

Icon Of Early Computing

The Icon of early computing, has died aged 74. However, we can all agree that he left a legacy behind. Thanks to his invention, he made computers’ use much simpler and easier. The computer scientist who invented the copy & paste commands, Larry Tessler has helped the world in so many ways thanks to his innovations. In fact, even after retiring, he dedicated himself to helping emerging tech companies, in order to ”share what he has learned with the next generation.”

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This Man Cheated Death Twice, Then Won The Lottery

This Man Cheated Death Twice, Then Won The Lottery

Imagine surviving a car crash, a heart attack, and then going on to win a big load of money? Your first thought would be, ”How lucky am I?”. Definitely, this man is the luckiest one alive, because cheated death twice, then won the lottery.

Bill Morgan, an Australian man who made the headlines, after literally ”coming back to life.” He appeared on a local TV channel, and then surprised the viewers by wining the lottery live!! Here is the fascinating story of Bill Morgan.

Bill Survives a Car Crash

Morgan worked as a truck driver, and lived a pretty normal life. One day, back in 1998, he suffered a major car accident. His truck crashed completely, but he miraculously survived. He was rushed to the emergency room, as medics thought he wouldn’t make it.

To their surprise, Bill survived the accident and went home. However, the after math was a lot more serious than any one thought.

Then Dies for 14 Minutes Following A Heart Attack

As a consequence of the accident, Bill suffered a severe heart attack. He was then admitted to the hospital, and his heart stopped for 14 minutes. During that time, the doctors who tried everything, were able to revive him, but he remained in a vegetative state.

The tragedy continued as Bill’s coma lasted for over a week. The doctors eventually advised the family to cut him off life support, since they were convinced he wasn’t going to make it, again.

Wakes Up From a 12 Days Coma To Win The Lottery

12 days after he fell into the coma, Bill suddenly woke up. Under everyone’s shock, he was kept in intensive care based on the doctors’ recommendations. However, his quick recovery surprised everyone, and called him ”the luckiest man” for being able to walk away from both the car crash, and the heart attack without severe damage.

This wasn’t the end of Bill Morgan’s story. On the contrary, his life was about to become a whole lot better. Within a year, the 36 years-old managed to get a job, get a girlfriend (to whom he proposed, and got a yes), and win a car. He purchased a scratch-off ticket , and ended up wining a 17.000 $ worth car.

Bill Morgan Wins 250.000 $ Live

Obviously, the unusual events in Bill Morgan’s life attracted media attention, and wanted to prove to the public just to what extent this man was lucky.

When hosted in an interview by an Melbourne TV station, they took him back to the same store from where he got the first scratch-off ticket. They asked him to get a new one for the lottery, and scratch it during the interview. His luck was witnessed by everyone. In fact, after scratching the new ticket, he ended up wining the big prize, of 250.000 $.

Bill was stunned, and couldn’t believe what just happened. And just like everybody, he couldn’t believe that he was this lucky and kept repeating ””I don’t believe this is happening. I think I will have another heart attack. Oh gosh!”. Honestly, this man cheated death twice, then won the lottery TWICE also! I bet we all wish we were this lucky.

Photos: Pixabay, Youtube.

Does Height Difference In a Couple Affect Their Relationship?

Does Height Difference In a Couple Affect Their Relationship?

Do you prefer taller or shorter men? Well, you better think twice about your answer, because it seems that height difference in a couple does affect their relationship.

In fact, several studies conducted by researchers at various Universities around the world. First, professors at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea revealed shocking facts. Then, sociologists at NYU went the extra mile, and examined data since 1968.

Basically, and according to the findings, forget love at first sight and communication skills, because the taller your man is, the happier you will be apparently.

The Study Targeted a Large Focus Group

Now that we’ve established that height difference in a couple does affect their relationship, let us introduce you to how they came up with such a conclusion.

First of all, the Korean study targeted 7,850 women. Moreover, most women who have a taller husband reported to be happier in the relationship. However, the effect of happiness was minimized throughout time, revealing that some women also claimed to have a happy marriage even if their partner was shorter than them.

In addition, the NYU research used data from over 4500 families, and analyzed it through the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID). Their findings? Taller man have happier wives, and shorter men take longer to get married. However, in the latter case, divorce rates were 32 percent lower than in the case of tall men.

The Bigger The height Gap, The Stronger The Relationship

Consequently, the sum of studies realized did prove a correlation between height difference in couples, and how longer they are estimated to last. However, it was explained that it was due to gap in perception regarding men’s responsibilities in the couple.

Moreover, scientists argued that women relate height to masculinity, and that the taller a man is, the most likely for him to be supportive and helpful in the relationship. According to the research paper, “Short men may exchange their breadwinner status for less housework … because a lower share of housework or a higher share of relative earnings allow short men to enact traditional gender ideals, thereby performing their masculinity in the absence of symbolic anthropomorphic differences,”

Why Do Women Prefer Taller Men?

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Although most women would say that they prefer a ”taller” man, it’s no rule. Actually, a certain category of women admitted that their short partners were more attentive and showed more emotional involvement. Nevertheless, women are most satisfied when their partner was 8 inches (21cm) taller. On the other hand, men reported that they were less willing to date a taller woman.

In conclusion, studies explain that the height difference in a couple has a significant effect on the relationship. Being short in general is perceived as a less attractive and less successful. So, if you are looking for a long-lasting relationship, please go find yourself a man who is twice your size.

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