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An ancient way of doing business in Japan

Ancient, traditional and refined. But now some offices are giving the Japanese tea ceremony a modern twist. By Yuko Komura (translated by Johanna Airth) BBC Future 4th November 2019 When we think of a Japanese tea ceremony (sadō), it invokes thoughts of a refined...
The British island that’s not in the UK

The British island that’s not in the UK

Despite being ringed on all sides by the UK – Northern Ireland to west, Scotland to the north, England to the east and Wales to the south – the Isle of Man is not actually part of it. By Olivier Guiberteau 9 October 2019     Despite being ringed by the United Kingdom,...
The surprising benefits – and risks – of trash talk

The surprising benefits – and risks – of trash talk

Channelling your inner Muhammad Ali might not always be as reckless as it sounds. Zaria Gorvett explains. By Zaria Gorvett 11th October 2019 There are three chickens, dancing in a line. With their bodies held up by pairs of white-gloved hands, they sway and swerve in...
What Japan can teach us about cleanliness

What Japan can teach us about cleanliness

What Japan can teach us about cleanliness One of the first things visitors to Japan notice is how clean everywhere is – yet there are hardly any litter bins and street sweepers. What’s the secret behind this contradiction? By Steve John Powell & Angeles...
The world’s most exquisite chocolate?

The world’s most exquisite chocolate?

The world’s most exquisite chocolate? The Pure Nacional tree once at the heart of South America’s chocolate industry was believed to have been lost forever – until it was recently rediscovered by accident. Lavinia Wanjau 17 September 2019   Travelling to the...
The new island solving a Nordic housing crisis

The new island solving a Nordic housing crisis

The new island solving a Nordic housing crisis Maddy Savage & Benoît Derrier BBC Worklife 19.9.2019 OTHER The city of Copenhagen often tops global rankings for quality of life. But its growing popularity has put a strain on housing supply, so city planners are...