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Opening of the first marijuana smoking cafe in Hollywood

The nation’s first cannabis cafe was set to open Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lowell Cafe, located at 1201 N. La Brea Avenue, says the opening is a major step in the normalization of recreational marijuana. The first cannabis cafe in the United States opens Tuesday in Los Angeles. Called Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, it will be the first farm-to-table ... Read More »

Awe-inspiring photography of Hong Kong skyscrapers

Daredevil photographer risks his life perching on the rooftop edges of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers to take incredible pictures of the city – and it looks much calmer from 50 storeys up! These are incredible pictures of Hong Kong, but they come with a ‘don’t try this at home’ warning – because the photographer risked his life to take them. Read More »

Celebration of tourist visa issuance in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has thrown open its doors to foreign tourists, announcing that it would launch a new visa programme for 49 countries in a bid to draw foreign companies to invest in the country’s tourism sector. Read More »

Which toilet is best for our health

The flush toilet was first invented in the late 16th century by Sir John Harington.  But it was only during the 19th century that seated toilets became available for mass use. Read More »

A tour of the most expensive hotel room in the world

An art collection worth $10 million. A theater that can sit 52 people and a bar equipped with 17 stools. A butler and chauffeur available 24 hours a day. In typical Las Vegas fashion, a new suite for high-rollers in the Palms Casino Resort on the Strip is all about the numbers. And we haven’t even gotten to the price. ... Read More »

14 Important advice from child psychologists to parents

 Parents often believe they are thinking only of their children without realizing the power of their own unconscious experience and its impact on how they raise their kids.”I think parents often don’t realize how their own emotions, thoughts, feelings, and overall ‘stuff’ significantly impacts their decisions and perspectives,” said Shuli Sandler, a psychologist. Read More »

The 21st Cinema Celebration

The final – and most exciting – red carpet of the awards season is upon us: the Oscars. Before the attention turns to who wore what- and, crucially, who wore it best – A-list stylists Elizabeth Saltzman, Law Roach and Ilaria Urbinati tell Vogue about the styling secrets and behind-the-scenes deals that go into creating those spotlight-worthy Oscar looks. Read More »

Age Gaps and Marriage

Sara Sufiani and her husband have a 28 year age difference. Are you flirting with someone older than you? Or are you annoyed with people saying you’re “robbing the cradle”? How much do age differences matter in dating?There’s no doubt that age gaps can be a point of stress for couples. Even established couples might have to deal with social ... Read More »

Bad Habits That Could Actually Be Good for You

A messy work desk or bedroom is often perceived as a sign of being disorganized. However, recent research published in Psychological Science by Kathleen Vohs and colleagues at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, suggests that being messy can boost creativity. Vohs and her team carried out a number of experiments for the paper, “Physical order produces healthy ... Read More »

Music festival in Baghdad

Hundreds of  teenagers clapped along exuberantly to techno beats pumping across a makeshift dance hall on Friday night (Aug 16), a scene their capital had not witnessed in decades. Neon red, yellow and white stage lights helped transform the basketball court in the People’s Stadium in central part of town into a club for the “Summer Festival”, the first celebration ... Read More »