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What is Christougenniatikophobia? Jan 01, 2022

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What is Christougenniatikophobia?

For a lot of people, Christmas is synonymous with family gatherings, presents and lots of yummy food. Combined with New Year’s Eve, late December is a season of celebration.

But for others, the period is a bit of a nightmare. End of year holidays can be a source of genuine trauma and the fear of Christmas itself as known as christougenniatikophobia. It’s a branch of heortophobia, which is a fear of celebrating events. It comes from the Greek “herote”, meaning holiday. Like other phobias, it can lead to irritability, stress, eating disorders or sleep problems.

Who tends to be affected? What should I do if Christmas makes me anxious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is hogging?

What is anasyrma?

What is a family rave?

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What is hogging? Dec 31, 2021

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What is hogging?

As 2021 draws to close, let’s discuss a word which has become more and more widespread in the United States at the end of the year. This contemptible practice was called out by young woman Megan Mapes on TikTok in October 2021. She had herself been a victim of hogging in an American college.

Are these students fat fetishists then? And why are we hearing about hogging now? Have there been other instances of hogging? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is anasyrma?

What is a family rave?

What is EU law primacy?

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What is anasyrma? Dec 30, 2021

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What is anasyrma?

Anasyrma literally means “exposing of the genitals.” But rather than a display of arousal, it’s a form of exhibitionism which is found in religion or artwork. In ancient times, people believed it could turn away harm or evil spirits.

Today, similar practices are used as political statements and even works of art.For example, in the midst of a Black Lives Matter protest in July 2020, a nude woman sat down at the floor and spread her legs in front of a police cordon. The woman, who would go on to be christened Naked Athena, then began performing yoga poses in the direction of disbelieving police officers.

How did anasyrma become a political statement in the modern-day then? But what's the point of it all? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is a family rave?

What is EU law primacy?

What is the gig economy?

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What is a family rave? Dec 29, 2021

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What is a family rave?

New Year’s Eve often throws up dilemmas, especially for those with young children. To go out or not? Who’s going to look after the kids?

Luckily, being a parent doesn’t necessarily mean saying goodbye to your social life and occasional fun! Not if you see it as an opportunity to share your passion for music and clubbing with your children!

But what is the concept, really? The dilemma’s still there, though: it’s either drink the night away or keep an eye on your kids… What about across the Atlantic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the gig economy?

Who is Spiderman?

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What is EU law primacy? Dec 28, 2021

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What is EU law primacy?

There has been a lot of tension between Hungary and the EU in 2021, and it doesn’t seem to be calming down as the year comes to an end.

The latest debate is closely linked to the principle of EU law primacy. All EU member states are subject to it. It stipulates that EU law is considered superior to domestic law within a member country. So in the case of a conflict, EU law should prevail and the country wouldn’t be able to apply any law which goes against European directives.

Are we saying that Hungary doesn’t accept European law taking priority over its own laws then? Do all EU countries accept the principle? And what can the Union do to enforce it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Wikileaks?

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What is the Santa shortage?

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What is the gig economy? Dec 27, 2021

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What is the gig economy?

You’ve no doubt caught a lift from a ride-sharing service before, had a meal delivered by a guy on a bike or rented out someone else’s apartment for a weekend away. Well such services are all part of a system known as the gig economy or collaborative economy.

Just like performers who are paid on a per gig basis, workers are increasingly being paid task by task. It’s a direct consequence of the rise of the digital world, in particular that of smartphone apps. You could call it the Uberisation of the world of work.

Let me guess; that comes from Uber drivers, does it? Why would companies want to do that? Could that change any time soon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Wikileaks?

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[RERUN] What are the Christmas Blues? Dec 26, 2021

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What are the Christmas Blues?

Ho, ho, ho, Christmas time is here! For many people, the holiday season brings to mind decorations, gifts, and happy moments spent in good company.

But that’s not the case for everybody, and we would all do well to remember that. Some people find Christmas a difficult moment to live through, which causes sadness known as the Christmas blues.

Who are these people who don’t love Christmas then? So how can we help those feeling the Christmas blues, and avoid suffering from it ourselves? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is low tech?

What is gender dysphoria?

What is The Cartel Project?

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What is a Christmas tree? Dec 25, 2021

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What is a Christmas tree?

“O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, How faithfully you blossom!” is the English translation of lyrics to a traditional folk song written by German composer Ernst Anschütz in 1824. A Tannenbaum is actually a fir tree, and Anschutz likely had no idea his song would be associated with Christmas trees and go on to become one of the most popular carols out there.

Fast forward to 2021, Christmas trees and their lovely branches are becoming more controversial. An unconventional tree in New Jersey’s Asbury Park has been the talk of the town of the last few weeks. Normally, the historic boardwalk is decorated with a fresh-cut natural Christmas tree. But this year, in its place is a piece of art made of cardboard that also incorporates elements of the seashore, urban architecture and the city’s musical heritage. It’s also designed to be recycled after it is dismantled. The Christmas tree sculpture has received both praise and criticism.

But how did putting up a Christmas tree become a tradition? But what happens to all these trees after the holidays? Can you imagine Christmas without a tree? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Wikileaks?

Who is Spiderman?

What is the Santa shortage?

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What is Wikileaks? Dec 24, 2021

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What is Wikileaks?

On December 10th, a UK court ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange could be extradited to the United States. The Australian is currently being held on remand in Belmarsh Prison for breaching the terms of his bail, but he also faces long-standing espionnage charges from the US.

Those relate to the publication of secret documents on US army activity in Afghanistan, over a decade ago. That would lead to the former hacker being labelled as the US’ public enemy number one by some observers.

When was Wikileaks actually created? How did the video come to light? Did Wikileaks continue to publish during that time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Who is Spiderman?

What is the Santa shortage?

What is Ugly Sweater Day?

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Who is Spiderman? Dec 23, 2021

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Who is Spiderman?

The eagerly-awaited Spider Man: No Way Home hit cinemas last week, becoming the second-biggest box office opening ever. The film brought in $260m on its first weekend alone, according to CNN.Let’s take the opportunity to look back at the story of Peter Parker in the cinema world. The latest instalment continues Hollywood’s third Spiderman series since the turn of the century.

What do you mean three adaptations? Is SpiderMan really that big of a deal? How long did it take for Spiderman to end up on cinema screens? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Santa shortage?

What is Ugly Sweater Day?

What is apostasy?

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