Q. Are there certain cities whose food you find particularly appealing? Which cities whet the appetites of your fellow travellers? . A. Here’s one look in from Trip Advisor. To derive their ‘Best of the Best’ ranking of Food across the world, they amassed ‘above and beyond reviews and opinions’

Q. Over the years, plenty of renowned painters have captured people whiling away the hours, playing cards. What are some examples? . A. . Le Nain Brothers. Les Petites Joueurs de cartes. 1630-40 . Le Nain Brothers. Les Joueurs de cartes. 1635-40 . Antoine Le Nain. Petits Joueurs de cartes.

Q. Magic wands are waving willy nilly. Enchanted potions are bubbling out of every glass. Which superpower will you choose? . A. Take the following list, for instance. Which one of these superpowers would you most like to wield? The ability to a) fly b) read people’s minds c) teleport d)

Q. How did cinnamon come to be called ‘the fabulous spice?’ . A. Others may vie for the title, but it’s cinnamon that has most often been dubbed ‘The Fabulous Spice.’  Be it ‘Cinnamomum, cassia, zeylanicum, burmanni, loureiroi –  there’s been mention of cinnamon in the Bible, in ancient Chinese

Q. This particular idiom refers to people who are perennially cranky, irritable, quick to go off. Why? Because they feel they have been ill-treated in the past. Where does this phrase originate? . A. Chips on shoulders stem from a call to fighting in the 19th Century US. A person

Q. It can be one of the most special, memorable trips of our lives. ❤️ Which honeymoon destinations are particularly popular right now? . A. This year, TripAdvisor combed through their mounds of data to pull out the honeymoon spots most beloved by the newly married in 2025… Top 20

Q. Which songs or pieces are most quickly identifiable by or celebrated for their first notes? . A. It’s hard to argue against what must be the most referenced 8 notes in musical history: the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Ludwig von’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor premiered in

Q. In what type of antique am I most likely to find a hidden compartment (hopefully stuffed with long-forgotten treasures and expensive secrets?) . A. Sidle your way into some vintage stores, and get knocking… Secret compartments were particularly popular in the 18th Century. Craftsmen employed great imagination and tricky

Q. Happy National Chocolate Cake Day! Surely, we should all stop what we are doing and find a slice? Just how much do we like chocolate cake? 🥹🤎 . A. Our hands are all the way up for this glorious foodstuff, and we are not alone. Let’s go to the

Q. We know that we’re not supposed to look a gift horse in the mouth. We may invoke this gifted horse etiquette a lot. But what does the phrase mean, and where does it originate? . A. First things first: the ‘gift horse’ idiom warns us not to be ungrateful