Stefan Vanli

Editor

In addition to writing articles Stefan works as an editor to make sure every material fits our editorial policy & style. He is also our only English translator and so every poorly translated phrase he creates is on him. Also, he is responsible for the design of the website and let’s not forget about general management

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European Countries & Their National Animals

Who worships bears? Who likes ladybugs and butterflies? What countries don’t have an animal symbol at all? Let’s see

My Experience With the ‘Church of Scientology’ in Saint Petersburg

How to visit the banned ‘Church of Scientology’ in St. Petersburg, watch a movie, take a test and save 35 bucks

Why We Don’t Need Gender-Neutral Pronouns

Instead of adding more gender-neutral pronouns we should stick to a single one and make our languages gender-free

Hollywood, Please Stop Throwing Away Food

You can always find a scene in an American movie where characters are throwing away food. This has to stop

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Europeans Are Against Muslims & Islam, Not Immigrants

It’s not politically correct, but it’s a fact: Europeans are against Muslims, not immigration in general

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Is It OK to Hit a Monument & Take a Selfie in a Concentration Camp?

There’s no ‘sacredness’ in stone or metal. There’re only people that want to be happy here and now

Four Reasons Why the Belarusian Language Is Dying Out

The Belarusian language is neither alive nor dead. Belarusians themselves are the main cause of that

Why Dictators Have Such a Bad Taste

Dictators and authoritarian leaders have an awful taste. We think we know why it is so

How Do Russians Call Putin: 18 Nicknames of the Russian President

Russians are historically very creative in giving nicknames to their leaders and Putin is no exception

Capital of Polesie: How Brest Looked When It Was Part of Poland

Let’s take a walk around Brest to see how it looked in the 20s and 30s during the Second Polish Republic

How Brest and Its Residents Looked Like in Interwar Poland

In pre-war Brest, the society was politicized and militarized, but residents had time for fun

Long-Livers of the Earth: Are Cats Older Than Humans?

How old are our beloved cats compared to us? What genera is the oldest on our planet?

Stefan Vanli

Editor

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