February 11
It’s hard to say what’s the oldest country in the world is, but the winner might be Japan twice over.
First, with an average lifespan of over 80 years Japan has one of, if not the, world’s oldest population. 25% of the population is over 60 (as opposed to 17% in the U.S.). [...]
February 8
When all the nations stand before the judgment seat and are asked to explain how they used their basic talents…the small Slovenian nation will dare without fear to present a thin book with title Prešeren’s Poems alongside the others.
– Josip Stritar
Don’t mess with the Slovenes when [...]
January 27
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Today, January 27, is Wolfgang Amadè Mozart’s birthday.
If you’re like me, everything you know about Mozart comes from Falco’s immortal ballad “Rock Me Amadeus.”
“1756, Salzburg, January 27, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is born.
“1761, at the age of five Amadeus begins composing.
“1773, he writes his first piano concerto…
But did you know [...]