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When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic last March 11, people’s first inclination was to panic-buy or hoard supplies that is more than they actually needed. Essentials such as hand sanitizers, rubbing alcohols, face masks, and tissue rolls were sold out in (what seemed like) a split second. Australia, per se, is […]
Just in case you haven’t realized it yet, Japan has a mascot for almost everything—like Madori-Kun, a wrestler that promotes a real state agency, and Seiri-chan, an anthropomorphized period that tackles menstruation taboos. And usually, these mascots served as literal representations of Japanese pop culture and its historical roots. But this time, Japan introduced a […]
Since we haven’t found a cure or vaccine for COVID-19 yet, proper handwashing is considered to be the easiest yet most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus. Using the right amount of water and soap—and scrubbing your hands for 20 seconds, of course—can help remove those nasty, disease-causing germs. Although hand hygiene […]
A few days ago, the World Health Organization said that Italy is now the “epicenter” of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise overnight. So, as a way to combat the spread of the virus, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte implemented stricter measures and put the whole nation under a total […]
After being bombarded by coronavirus-related news, let’s divert our attention (even just for a few minutes) to this woman who owns a two-inch goldfish. And if you think there’s nothing extraordinary about a “woman who owns a goldfish on the other side of the world,” then wait ’til you get to the whole story. A […]
As the COVID-19 cases continue to surge in different parts of the world, teachers are slowly switching to online classes so students can still keep up with their lessons. And to make students excited about attending virtual lessons, a digital art professor at Shanghai University’s Fine Arts College decided to transform himself into different avatars. […]
Avoiding places with large crowds, particularly in poorly ventilated places, is one of the simplest yet effective ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. That is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) keeps on reminding us to keep a safe distance between ourselves and others—or in other words, social distancing. Apart from […]
If you’ve ever seen a dog running up to its owner after they have been separated for 30 seconds, just imagine the intense joy our little furballs feel whenever they’re with us. So it’s no surprise that when people are locked in at home, their doggos are having the time of their life—with scratches and […]
With the advancement of social media platforms, anyone can be an online celebrity in just a matter of days or weeks. And to do that, all you need is to find your niche, create relatable content, and let your personality shine through. However, there are self-proclaimed influencers who’d rather do something stupid than helpful for […]