It was Mark Twain or Benjamin Disraeli who came up with the adage about “lies, damned lies and statistics,” and the potential unreliability of large numbers used to support otherwise flimsy arguments. Twain once stated that he adopted the phrase from the former British Prime Minister, even though it is not in Disraeli’s papers, and … Read more
The Seven Wonders of the World earned the title because they were among the most spectacular creations. They can take your breath away because of their majesty – and be absolutely miserable because of the sheer number of crowds. Their fame is the biggest problem; too many people want to see the world’s most celebrated … Read more
A path to the Baltic Sea (Alamy Stock Photo) Travel is already being ravaged by extreme weather,” said Alex Hawkins, strategic outlook editor at The Future Laboratory. “By 2033, the map could be completely redrawn. We will have to broaden our horizons and become more creative about where, when and how we explore.” Europe saw … Read more