Pranks
February 15, 2020
When is a prank or a joke funny? A prank is all about expectation versus reality, and the moment of surprise that follows. Here are the characteristics of some types of pranks: A big gap between an expectation and the…
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Selfie
February 5, 2020
Watching the 30-year-old movie Thelma and Louise, about two friends on a road trip where everything goes wrong, might encourage you to compare nowadays to back then. Before they get into the car, the two friends take a selfie with…
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Safety Deposit Box
January 29, 2020
Filling up your safety deposit box with beans might seem inappropriate. One can argue, however, that it’s a symbolic act. Food is important, and there’s nothing wrong with getting ready for a disastrous scenario like the world running out of…
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Top of the Food Chain
January 21, 2020
We tend to believe that we, humans, are at the top of the food chain. This “award” is sometimes tested in real life. When I go camping, I think that not me but the bear is at the top. I…
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Mouse Death Valley
January 12, 2020
Death Valley in California is a hostile desert. The temperatures there reach scorching highs and the air is extraordinarily dry. Not only that, but the valley’s Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America. Here, you would not expect…
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Showcase of Capitalism on Alberni & Burrard
January 9, 2020
Alberni and Burrard Streets in Vancouver are a showcase of capitalism, presenting its shiny face to the world. When walking there, you cannot miss multiple high-end stores like Tiffany, Jimmy Choo, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and many more. Inside these…
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