Riddles
“You live in a single-storey house made “entirely of redwood”. What colour would the stairs be?”
Answer: What stairs? You live in a house with one storey!
If you have trouble falling asleep, read this!
Watch this short video to get Richard Wiseman‘s 10 amazing tips on how to improve your sleep.
You might already know some of these tips. But did you know that you could drink a cup of coffee before taking your afternoon nap? Or that wearing socks in bed might be able to help you? Watch the video to find out why.
How do you pronounce this word?
You see the word “content” in a piece of writing. But how do you pronounce it?
There are two ways. It very much depends on the meaning. The stress is either on the first syllable – CONtent (in German: ‘Inhalt’). Or on the second syllable – conTENT (in German: ‘zufrieden’).
Let’s THINK before we speak
Before we speak, it might be a good idea to ask ourselves the following questions:
T – Is it true?
H – Is it helpful?
I – Is it inspiring?
N – Is it necessary?
K – Is it kind?
It might not be easy, but it’s worth giving a try!
Read here: https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/think-acronym-for-kinder-and-more-effective-communications/
Is it “which” or is it “that”?
Grammar Girl has written an article (link to: quickanddirtytips.com) on when to use “which” and when to use “that”. And she offers a nice little rule to help you remember the difference.
What is a leader?
