The fear of being buried alive has been around for centuries, with stories and inventions to prevent it. Today, high-tech safety coffins and films continue to show the fear’s prevalence. Phobias are common, but can be overcome with cognitive therapy. The possibility of being buried alive has terrified people for centuries, at least in part […]
Half of all people who have lived to 65 are alive today. Human lifespan has increased from 33 years in prehistoric times to an estimated 67.2 years in 2010. Women live longer than men, and the world reproductive rate is declining. Believe it or not, half of all people in history who have reached the […]
“Alive and kicking” is an English idiom that means someone or something is still active and not dead, even if they were thought to be. It can also be used to describe sports teams that come back from a losing position. The phrase originated in the 19th century in America and is an example of […]
Yle Radio 1 has aired a weekly five-minute newscast in Latin, called Nuntii Latini, for 30 years. The program attracted around 40,000 listeners who enjoyed hearing the classical language used to discuss current affairs. Latinists developed modern vocabulary for the show, and Finland has an affinity for the language. Latin is also present in other […]
Companies offer shares and bonuses to executives as part of their compensation package to motivate them to work harder and stay with the company. Employees must be aware of the tax implications and choose the right time to sell shares to maximize benefits. Compensation for actions is a benefit provided by many companies to their […]
