Sir Nicholas George Winton MBE (born Wertheim; 19 May 1909 – 1 July 2015) was a British humanitarian who helped to rescue children who were at risk of oppression by Nazi Germany. Born to German-Jewish parents who had emigrated to Britain at the beginning of the 20th century, Winton assisted in the rescue of 669 children, most of them ...
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When we picture the inside of a courtroom, we think of a place where serious and unfortunate issues are debated. But sometimes when you read or hear the news of a person suing another individual or group of people for something downright crazy, you can’t help but smile. Perhaps you remember the unbelievable liability suit that involved a fast ...
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As the world becomes more and more connected, business operations are no longer confined by borders and the prospect of having a global team is increasingly feasible. However, when considering hiring offshore employees, it is necessary to consider the various legislations and policies those countries may have that differ from your own. We’ve done the research, and the individuality ...
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What makes a death truly, famously ridiculous? Is it some quality of exaggeration or grotesquery, some aspect that’s gone weirdly wrong? Is it a twist of dark bad luck? Is it just something poetically appropriate — or a combination of all three? People have been arguing about this since humans first started dying in stupid ways; I guarantee there ...
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Online, there are many articles claiming that Roberto Nevilis was the first educator who came up with giving students homework. But if you look at the websites that claim this, you’ll find that it’s mostly forum websites or obscure educational blogs. No credible website or news source even mentions the name Roberto Nevilis. And for a guy who has ...
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