‘Russian longing,’ fatalism, existential reflections, intellectual conversations on abstract and eclectic topics, kitchen conversations – all this is an integral part of the international image of Russian culture, perhaps most amplified by the success of the country’s 19th century literature. Today, Russian cinema is enjoying a renaissance. Eternal themes which Leo …
Read More »Parrots’ drinking problems lead to flying accidents
December is the end of the mango season in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, so there’s a lot of fallen fruit on the ground. Being especially rich in sugar, mangoes produce high amounts of alcohol while rotting under the sun. This abundance of free booze has become a real threat to …
Read More »‘Have you stopped drinking cognac in the morning?’: Russian pop star Buzova left in tears by bizarre Euro 2020 interview (VIDEO)
Buzova, formerly the wife of ex-Russian international Dmitri Tarasov, was invited onto the television network to discuss the Russian national team’s fortunes at the European Championships, and if fans can remain hopeful that Stanislav Cherchesov’s men can emerge from a tricky Group B after defeat in their opening game in St. Petersburg …
Read More »Ex-porn star Mia Khalifa accused of ‘anti-Semitism’ after drinking ‘NAZI WINE’ in anti-Israel tweet
“My wine is older than your apartheid ‘state’” wrote Khalifa in the Twitter post, which showed her drinking a 1943 bottle of Charles Heidsieck champagne from France. Some social media users, however, responded by accusing Khalifa of anti-Semitism for drinking a “Nazi wine” – noting that France was occupied by …
Read More »No eating, drinking & cheering? Japan mulls more restrictions for fans at Tokyo Olympics besides tests & proof of vaccination
With the Tokyo Olympics set to kick off in less than two months on July 23, Japanese authorities have come up with a draft of measures to prevent the games from turning into a superspreader event, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported, citing government officials. Fans will be required to show …
Read More »Freedom in France has been reduced to government-authorized drinking on outdoor patios. Where is La Résistance when it’s needed?
In August 1944, the Nazi General in charge in Paris, Dietrich von Choltitz, surrendered to French and US troops as four years of occupation came to an end. The moment marked the definitive end of curfews for Parisians and the need to carry an Ausweis – a Nazi-issued identity document …
Read More »11 US Army troops hospitalized after drinking ANTIFREEZE during field exercise, mistaking it for booze
The soldiers imbibed the toxic chemical on Thursday while on a 10-day field exercise at Fort Bliss’s McGregor Range Complex in Texas, the Army said, adding that they drank the substance thinking it was an “alcoholic beverage.” They soon reported feeling sick and were taken to the hospital for treatment. …
Read More »Non-essential services shut, no drinking in public & no fireworks: Germany rolls out tougher Covid-19 rules
The new rules will take effect on December 16 and last until January 10. All non-essential shops and services, like hair salons, will be shuttered. Schools are urged to send students home and continue lessons online, while employers are asked to allow workers to work remotely. Daycare centers will also …
Read More »CEO LTK “Svobodny Sokol” told how to improve the quality of drinking water in Russia
Expert in the development of the sector of water supply and sanitation, the Russian Federation, member of the Public Council of ANO “Public forum “Ecology” Igor Efremov is one of the main initiators of the development of measures for technical regulation of safety issues of water supply and sanitation in …
Read More »The children ate dog food, while the mother was drinking with a neighbor
Hunger, lice, cockroaches, bedbugs and the mother is an alcoholic. History of the St. Petersburg children living in inhuman conditions. In one of the apartments North of the capital of four children for a long time hungry, not go to school and were beaten. And, in principle, could simply die. …
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