Food, Featured

How Pearl Meat Became the Freshest High-End Ingredient in Australia

Who would have thought that the once unremarkable pearl meat would one day be sold at AU$200 per kilo? Now, when you’re cracking into a pearl oyster, you’re presented with two treasures: the shimmering splendidness of the pearl itself and the luxurious delicacy of the fleshy oyster muscle.  Pearl farming was Australia’s most valuable aquaculture ...

Arianne Ayson

An oyster with a pearl and pearl meat.

Why Short Videos Are Taking Over the Internet

Millions of people have flocked to social media, so it’s no surprise that apps such as TikTok and Facebook have become mainstream today. People of all ages across different countries are well-familiar with the biggest social media brand names, like YouTube, Tiktok, and Facebook. Images and text posts still work quite well on social media. ...

Mike West

Instagram Reels.

Pastel De Nata’s Rich and Creamy History: What’s So Special About It?

Every country has unique cuisine or food, and some make it famous. One example is the pastel de nata from Portugal. Known for its lightness, sweeter, and less eggy taste, you’ll be saying delicioso or sabroso when you taste one. So read on and get ready to indulge in some deliciousness! Humble beginnings You might ...

Viena Abdon

pastel-de-nata

A Nepalese Woman Climbs Mount Everest for the 10th Time

Lhakpa Sherpa, a Nepalese woman, broke her record by climbing Mount Everest for the tenth time on May 12, 2022, at 6:03 a.m., becoming the most successful female climber ever. She and several other climbers took advantage of the favorable weather to reach the summit of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet). According to her brother and ...

Mike West

Lhakpa Sherpa on Mount Everest.

Try Ringing the Peptoc Hotline to Lift Your Mood

The latest way to get out of a funk? Get a pep talk on the Peptoc Hotline from some elementary students! There is a new telephone hotline that everyone seems to be talking about lately, and it’s one that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. The Peptoc Hotline is a telephone line that ...

Lijf Santelices

A Peptoc Hotline poster drawn by elementary students.

Protect the Body During the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer With 3 Special Foods

To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the “dog days” usually occurred around the time the star Sirius appeared to rise alongside the sun. These ancients believed that the heat from the two stars combined is what made these days the hottest of the year — a period that could also bring on fevers or even catastrophe. The Romans referred ...

Emma Lu

Bitter melon dishes next to a fresh bitter melon.

The Origin Story of Nokia’s Ringtone

Nokia’s ringtone may be one of the most recognized jingles in the world. It is a ringtone that transcends generations and has a touch of nostalgia connected to it. Even people who haven’t heard the tone will think it sounds familiar.  Nokia phones have a cult following, especially the Nokia 3300, which is even the ...

Viena Abdon

Man holding an old Nokia 3310 phone.

What Goes on Inside a Narcissist’s Mind?

Have you ever wondered why a narcissist behaves in such a way or what kind of thoughts these people harbor? When you are able to grasp narcissism, you can then get a better understanding of what actually goes on in a narcissist’s mind.  It is important to know, however, that not all selfish and self-centered people ...

Mike West

Inside a narcissist's mind.

How to Determine Your Skin Tone and Pick the Best-Colored Clothes to Suit it

Are you planning to build your wardrobe but you’re not sure which colors will look best on you? Adding additional color to your wardrobe may initially appear daunting and nearly unattainable, but it’s actually quite simple. There are obviously no “rules” in fashion. You may practically wear any colors you please and look fantastic doing ...

Haidene Go

Skin tone and clothes colors.