The name PopFizz wasn’t created in a boardroom or brainstormed with a branding agency. It came from a real place: the world of kids’ birthday parties, where Fizz Pops — those fizzy lollipops found in almost every South African party pack, are iconic. If you’ve ever been to a children’s party, you know the...
Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a global leader in visual media and editorial content, has officially reopened its Editorial Photography Internship Program for 2025. Now in its second year, the program aims to foster emerging talent in visual journalism with the support of long-time imaging partner Canon U.S.A., Inc., a pioneer in digital imaging solutions....
For over two decades, Goldrush Bingo has been synonymous with dynamic gaming experiences across South Africa. Whether you’ve enjoyed the thrill of a physical bingo hall or are new to the world of numbers and luck, Goldrush brings entertainment to your fingertips—both in-person and online. With the launch of Goldrush.co.za, players now have the...
The line between genuine and fraudulent online entities increasingly blurs, the integrity and security of a website have never been more critical. This reality brings domain validation sharply into focus, positioning it not merely as a procedural step but as the cornerstone of digital trust and safety. Through the lens of domain validation, this...
You’re likely familiar with the terms “20/20” or “6/6 vision” – phrases often associated with discussions about eyesight and visual clarity. These scales serve as benchmarks for gauging visual acuity, and surprisingly, their origins trace back to pioneering minds and historical methodologies that sought to quantify eyesight. Let’s step back in time to the...
The portrayal of blind individuals in popular media, like the superhero Daredevil, often suggests a mysterious enhancement of their other senses following vision loss. This concept has sparked curiosity: do blind people truly develop heightened senses in the absence of sight? Contrary to popular belief and the allure of superhero narratives, the simple truth...
Mount Everest, standing at a breathtaking 8,848 meters (or 29,029 feet), is not only the Earth’s highest mountain but also a symbol of ultimate adventure and challenge. While it’s not necessarily the most difficult peak to ascend (that distinction might go to Annapurna in Nepal or K2 on the China/Pakistan border), Everest’s fame attracts...
By the late 1930s, Mahatma Gandhi’s unique approach of peaceful non-cooperation had already made significant impacts against the British Raj. His philosophy led to the establishment of a national administration and local and national legislative assemblies in India, though still under British control. Gandhi’s fame was not just local but global, stemming from his...
It’s a widely held belief, often embellished in movies and self-help books, that we only use 10% of our brains. This intriguing myth, sometimes even mistakenly linked to Albert Einstein, suggests a tantalizing world of untapped potential. However, modern science paints a different picture, revealing that our brains are far more active and engaged...
The human body, a marvel of biological engineering, harbors a fascinating secret within its intricate framework — the generation of electricity. Let’s embark on a scientific journey, unraveling the mysteries of how our bodies harness and utilize this essential force. At its core, electricity in the body is a product of natural chemical reactions...
Contrary to popular belief, strawberries aren’t berries in the botanical sense. They belong to a category known as aggregate fruits. This classification is due to the way strawberries develop: they form from a flower with multiple ovaries. Post-pollination, these ovaries swell and eventually become what you recognize as a strawberry. This process is quite...
In 1936, near Baghdad, Iraq, archaeologists unearthed what appeared to be the world’s first battery. Initially thought to be a product of the Parthian period (1st century BCE to 1st century CE), this artifact was a ceramic jar containing a copper tube and an iron rod, suggesting an ancient method of generating electricity. This...