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1950’s Slang Is a Blast! Learn 10 Essential Terms

These 10 words and phrases are the essentials of 1950’s slang, some of which we still use today...

How About Learning Some Fun SLANG From Colonial Times?

Here are 14 fascinating words from Colonial times that sadly didn’t survive until the present days, but we certainly think they’re worth bringing back!

Everyone Needs to Know These 17 Online Slang Words

We see these 17 online slang words everywhere nowadays, do you know what these words mean?

Australian Wildlife is Extreme. Birds Are No Exception

No other country has astounding wildlife quite like Australia. You can be sure their birds aren't any different!

12 Inspiring Photos of Australian Animals Saved from Fires

12 photos of people rescuing wildlife from the devastating flames of the Australian bushfires

These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone

We’ve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!

20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays

Did you know that these 20th-century slang words and phrases are considered outdated?

10 Quirky British Slang Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary

British English often seems like a whole different language. Learn all about 10 common and certainly fun and quirky British slang words in this article!

Funny Miniature Signs Scattered Across Australian Cities

These comical miniature signs will certainly make the day for those attentive enough to notice them!

12 Beautiful Australian Birds All Bird-Lovers Should See

Check out 12 of the most unique and beautiful birds of Australia.

The Australian Island of Tasmania Is Out of This World...

Many choose to visit to Australia at least once in their lifetimes, but the island of Tasmania is much less well-known. Take a look at these stunning pictures.

How Come the Word Football Describes Two Different Games?

Learn about the origins of the word soccer and find out how it's related to rugby.

11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know

The majority of new English words are very short-lived, but these were added to various dictionaries and seem to be quite useful to know

10 New Words That Emerged During the Covid-19 Pandemic

In this article, we'll discuss 10 new words and phrases in English that have emerged as a consequence of Covid-19.

You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old

These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...

10 New English Terms That Are Actually Useful to Know

These youth slang terms from the past year are actually interesting and useful!

15 Common Texting Abbreviations You Should Know

You’re probably familiar with the common “LOL” and “OMG,” but what about ROFL or FWIW? Learn the meanings of 15 popular texting abbreviations here.

Like a Real Boy - Amazing Hyper-Realistic Art!

Ron Mueck is an Australian hyper-realist sculptor working in Great Britain. Mueck's sculptures faithfully reproduce the minute detail of the human body, but play with scale to produce disconcertingly jarring visual images. These are amazing works and

Australia Under Foam - Amazing!

This week Australia was troubled by severe floods. The heavy floods have resulted in a unexpected byproduct - foamy water, foamy beaches and foamy Australians!

14 Uniquely Canadian Words and Phrases You Should Know

There are some Canadian words no American would understand. If you’re planning on visiting Canada, it’s quite useful to learn these 14 words and phrases.

Australia is Just Full of Remarkable Places to See...

When visiting Australia, try to catch some of these terrific sights.

The World News Headlines Today, April 13th, 2017

Sevilla Celebrates Easter - Australian Senator's Easter Egg Boycott - ‘Gangsta Gardener’ Provides Fresh Food - Syrian Evacuations - Taiwan Bans Dog & Cat Meat

9 ‘Current’ Words That Are Much Older Than You’d Guess

Hipster, Influencer and Dude - all these words sound so quintessentially modern, but you'd be surprised to learn how old they actually are.

Choose a Word, and I’ll Tell You Where You’re From

Let’s do a quick test: in your mind, count the number of syllables in the word ‘caramel’, and let us reveal where you’re from. Click here to find the answer.

12 Oddly Specific and Often Funny Terms You Didn’t Know

Did you know the space between your eyebrows has a name? Or what a tittle is? Learn these oddly specific and quite funny terms in this article.

In Pictures: 2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards

Check out the majestic winners of the 2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards.

Beautiful Flower Paintings By Darryl Trott

A selection of some stunning flower paintings by the Australian artist, Darryl Trott.

Broccoli Lattes Made With Broccoli Powder Could Soon Exist

Australian scientists have developed a broccoli powder that can help you get your recommended daily dosage of vegetables. Take a look.

This Artist Converts Ordinary Stones into Beautiful Artwork

Australian artist Elspeth McLean is a true talent with her mandala stone artwork. Discover how she makes ordinary rocks into objects of beauty.

I've Never Seen Waves Look So Majestic Before...

After a long ten years, Australian photographer Ray Collins has finally released his latest book entitled 'Water & Light'. Check it our here.

These Special Breeds of Dogs Are Absolutely Charming

These beautiful dogs form new species of dogs we've never seen before...

Meet the Fearless Dog Who Saved Over 100 Koalas From Fires

Read the inspirational story of the dog who was awarded for saving hundreds of koalas from Australia's 2019-2020 bushfires.

Admire The Diversity & Talent of Australia’s Photographers

The Australian Ustiture of Professional Photogpraphy held a competition theed 'Silve Lining'. These stunning winners are some of the country's biggest talents.

15 Latin Phrases We Use to This Day Without Even Realizing

As an English, speaker you likely know more Latin than you ever thought you did. Just look at these 15 Latin phrases and see if you know what they mean...

The 12 Words of Christmas: Funny Long Lost Phrases

If you think eggnog and wassail are funny-sounding, wait till you hear the Christmas words that didn't stand the test of time

How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...

Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.

Nature never looked so human...

Amazing animal photo series

These Welded Steel Animals Look Like They’re Moving!

Australian sculptor and installation artist Georgie Seccul creates stainless steel animals made of hundreds of sheets and shards of metal...

11 Cool Things You’ll Only Find in Australia

What things did pleasantly surprise travelers when they first visited Australia? Here is a short but fascinating list.

Is It Soda or Pop? 12 Fun and Interesting Regional Words

How are these objects called? It depends on who you ask! Every part of the US has its own fun and fascinating set of regional words

16 of the Longest-Living Dog Breeds Out There

These 16 dog breeds are known for their robust health and long lifespan.

Hilarious: You Can Only See Scenes Like This In AUSTRALIA!

Australia is pretty unique, so good luck finding photos like these anywhere else...

Australia Has Some of the Cutest Wildlife in the World!

Australia has many deadly animals, but did you know it's also filled with fluffy, adorable wildlife? Warning: You may want to fly to Australia and hug some animals after this post.

WARNING! Drinking Too Much Coffee Can Damage Your Brain

Drinking coffee in excess increases the risk of dementia, stroke, and even reduces brain volume.

18 Photos That’ll Give You A Glimpse of The Past Century

Thanks to historical photographic records we get a glimpse of the way of life that was in the past years around the world...

18 Pictures That’ll Give You A Glimpse of The Past Century

Thanks to historical photographic records we get a glimpse of the way of life that was in the past years around the world...

Don’t Be Fooled! These Are NOT Flowers…

These are not real flowers, although we wouldn’t blame you if you thought they are since they look just like the real thing.

One Photographer is Capturing the Ocean In a Whole New Way

Australian photographer Matt Burgess rises early each morning in the hope of capturing the perfect ocean shot. Take a look at 11 of his best pieces of work.

These Fluffy Puppies Are Too Adorable for Words

Thirty adorable puppies that you are so cute you'll want to stroke them all day long.

These Men Were the Stars of the Heroic Age

The men of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration were incredibly brave and faced enormous difficulties. Here's a collection of photos from an expedition.

The Baby Animals of Australia Are Adorable!

Australia has many endemic species, but some are cuter than the rest! View images of some of the cutest baby animals in Australia.

18 Pics That Perfectly Capture How Hot It Is This Season

Feeling hot, hot, hot! Summer has been crazy this year, and these pictures perfectly illustrate how we all feel.

Meet 10 of Australia’s Scariest Inhabitants

Here’s proof that Australia has some of the scariest creatures.

Turns Out There’s a Chart for Literally Every Little Thing

Learn something useful and fun with these helpful charts!

Take a Look At These Truly Beautiful Dog Photos!

Kristýna Kvapilová's first love in life is photographing dogs, and that's highly evident from her stunning images. Take a look at her best work here.

These Myanmar Photos Will Make You Reach for Your Passport

Myanmar is a magical place. Allow photographer David Lazar’s beautiful landscape and portrait shots to mesmerize and show you a whole other world.

These Regulations Should be Adopted by Every Country!

There are weird laws in different parts of the world, but some of them are so amazingly beneficial, they should be put into use everywhere.

10 Old-Fashioned Pet Names to Try On Your Sweetheart

Every era had its own words for ‘darling’ and ‘sweetheart’. Check out this list of very unusual and surprising historical pet names