Thursday, 7 November 2013

On Farm Animals

There are places where cows and sheep are not kept in factory farms and can be seen everywhere along the countryside.

(Friendly cows in the countryside of Galway, Ireland)

Wednesday, 6 November 2013

On Debt

Few are aware of the dark history behind banks and the necessity of charging fees and/or interest for accounts, debit and credit cards.


Tuesday, 5 November 2013

On UK Driving

It requires great concentration in not only sticking to the left side of the road but in remembering that you're driving on the right side of the vehicle.

(Driving on the other side of a car and road in Ireland)

Monday, 4 November 2013

On Student Protests

Never underestimate the power a few hundred student protesters can have when faced with tuition and/or service fee hikes. 

(Students protesting outside an Irish university in Belfast)

Sunday, 3 November 2013

On Being Literal

It means to describe something exactly how it happened without any form of exaggeration.

Darth Vader literally fights the whole day. -> Incorrect
Darth Vader literally fights several times throughout the day. -> Correct

(Darth Vader character at the Montreal Science Centre)

Saturday, 2 November 2013

On Lavender

There are some smells that can brighten up anyone's mood regardless of what sort of day they've been having.

(Small lavender garden in Valentine Park, Ilford)

Friday, 1 November 2013

On Multiple Pets

Having too many pets can make one suspicious of passer-byes simply wanting to take a picture.

(A group of cats outside a home in East London)