Freedom of speech is an abstract concept related to an individual's inherent right to speak out openly and freely without any censorship or fear of repercussions in case of saying something that is deemed inappropriate by an arbitrary observer.
On Monday, November 28, 2010, a French couple released a trove of 271 Pablo Picasso works worth an estimated $79.35 million dollars (or 60 million Euros) per the administrator of Picasso's estate. Pierre La Guennec, a 71 year old retired electrician, and his wife, Danielle, stashed away the...
Dogs are unique among non-human animals in that there is a long and storied history of dogs performing heroic, self-sacrificial acts for their human comrades. Below, we've put together a list of the eight most heroic dogs of all time. 8) Guinefort, the Saint of Infants A select few people have...
Unlike the comic strips published in your local newspaper which are scrutinized by the editor before they get published, web comics don't have that kind of censorship imposed upon them. Hence they tend to be more sarcastic and hilarious than the traditional comics in print media. There are literally...
Ever since the term 'subliminal advertising' was coined in the 1950s, the idea of ads with hidden messages that can influence us without our conscious knowledge has captivated the popular imagination. If adverts can steer us toward a particular product through surreptitiously placed words or images...
Kanye West ColdWhen engaged in a fight over a woman, it’s best to reach for your bros. That’s why Kanye West reaches for DJ Khaled and spits all sorts of nasty honesty. His pursuit of fortune and a good woman is much like everyone else. Just a little more offensive. And striking. Haters will...
Raffia is a natural fiber (similar to jute or hemp twine) that is made from leaves of a particular variety of palm tree called Raphia farinifera that is endemic to Madagascar. This tree has very large leaves which are harvested, cut and torn apart into long parallel lines, then dried to produce...
Sleep is essential to good health. Most people say that lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, loss of concentration, irritability, and a weaker immune system. However, there are some who propose that it is the quality, not the quantity of sleep that matters. They support the “Da Vinci Sleep Schedule”—so...
At Brainz we're suckers for good music. And below is the list of Paste Magazine's Top 50 albums of the past decade (2000-2009). We're big fans of many of these albums and can't recommend most of them highly enough. 50. Björk: Vespertine [Elektra] 200149. Libertines: Up The Bracket [Rough Trade]...
Jazz is a type of music that is considered as a truly American art form. Jazz has its roots in the south during the slave era of the 1800s. It is widely considered as the first major contribution of the African American community to the world. Jazz is well known for non-rigid rules and its...
