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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the northern lights

Friday, 8 June 2018 Science & nature By Russell Wallace

It’s an amazing sight that many of us have on our bucket lists (alongside such experiences as sky diving with dolphins or something) but what exactly are the northern and southern lights? And do the northern lights constantly tease the southern ones about wearing a coat? Allow me to answer one of those questions.

Bahá’í: The religion with only 9 places of worship in the world

Wednesday, 14 March 2018 Sights & smells By Dom Stapleton

Pretty much wherever you are in the world, you’re probably within walking distance of a church, a mosque, a synagogue or a temple of some kind. But I bet you’re not within praying distance of a Bahá’í House of Worship right now – because there are only nine of them in the whole world.

Hand gestures from around the world

Monday, 13 March 2017 Cultures & traditions By Russell Wallace

It turns out that hand gestures aren’t quite as universal as you may initially think. Let’s take a look at just how these gestures can have different meanings around the globe.