The dark side of sadomasochism – Part 2
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We spoke recently of a nasty scandal which happened a few months ago in Budapest: A swat team of elite police troops stormed the headquarters of the producer of an extreme sadomasochistic pornography production company called “Mood Pictures” [...]
The dark side of sadomasochism
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Sadomasochism has always had a disastrous image in the media, and generally when a scandal associated with BDSM appears in the press it’s normally the result of a misunderstanding. However, the case with Mood Pictures productions of Budapest seems to be [...]
The Dvorak Keyboard
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As any writer knows, the pain that comes from constantly typing is pretty intense, and hard to get rid of.
This is because of where the letters on a normal keyboard are positioned. They are basically structured in the most awkward way possible, and force [...]
Are ugly people more fertile?
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According to recent reports by a research team from the United Kingdom, women who want to be mothers as soon as possible should focus more on men whose physical appearance is not very attractive since they are more fertile than men with lots of [...]
Folk Art Festival Budapest
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The summer season is perhaps more suitable for large events and popular festivals. High temperatures allow organizers occupy large spaces with outdoor stages and stalls filled with handicrafts and local delicacies.
On 20 August, the feast of St. Stephen of Hungary opens with a parade of [...]
Don’t miss the Furdos of Budapest!
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The spas of Budapest have been famous since the times of Hadrian, the great Roman emperor. However, the Celts were the first to name the vast network of thermal waters in this major Hungarian city, calling them “Ak-ink” which means water.
The [...]
Synaesthesia: seeing sounds and hearing colors
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If you think you knew everything there was to know about how your body absorbs information from the world around you, perhaps you’ve never heard of synaesthesia.
This is basically when the brain reinterprets (or misinterprets) the signals it receives through the eyes, ears, [...]
Tuzrakter club in Budapest
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Budapest, like many Eastern European cities, has excellent alternatives for those who want to dive into a culture which falls outside the bounds of the cultural industry promoted by the mass media. One great hidden treasure can be found on Sunday in Tuzrakter, an awesome [...]
Sziget Festival 2010
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Every year in August Budapest hosts the Sziget Festival which since its beginnings in 1993 as a rather small student event has transformed into one of the biggest and most beloved music festivals in Europe. It takes place on Óbudai-sziget (“Old-Buda Island”), a [...]
The 2010 Tourism Blacklist
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The Tourism blacklist points out places with a high potential risk of natural disaster or political unrest, and this year, several popular international destinations are blacklisted for tourists. Before you plan your vacation, it’s a good idea to check out the political situation of [...]
