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An ENFP Londoner with a lot of experiences — Hello everyone! My name is Sajjad, and I’m 27 years old, living in London. My parents are originally from Bangladesh, but I come from a vibrant multi-cultural family that’s scattered across the globe from Canada to Australia. As a person, I’m quite confident and ambitious and enjoy socialising with others…

And changed the course of history forever — In the 15th century, Portugal, a tiny country on the edge of the Atlantic, established the world’s first global empire and grew incredibly wealthy thanks to the lucrative spice trade. …

With its tax base all but gone, the country will be bankrupt — Japan is an island nation that has grown to become one of the most successful countries of the modern age. With nearly 126 million people and more than 90% of its population living in cities, it’s the third-largest economy. Advanced medicine, a healthy diet, and the relative prosperity that came…

And the impact it has on the lives of ordinary people — When I travelled to Brazil in December 2021, I was taken aback by many things. It was the first time I had been to the southern hemisphere, the first time I could wear shorts every day in the middle of winter, and the first time I tried an authentic acai…

And how they valued fashion and entertainment above all else — The Roman civilisation was an incredibly privileged one. It was a time when ordinary citizens could get commodities from all over the world. …

And how it’s been twisted to suit the Kremlin’s needs — Russia’s conflict with Ukraine has received global condemnation, not just from politicians but also from businesses and ordinary people worldwide. But the impact of its invasion has not gone unnoticed by the Russian people either. Faced with spiralling inflation and a potential economic collapse, the closure of thousands of brands…

And how we’ve forgotten its origins as a form of self-care — When was the last time you took a bath? I’m not referring to those quick ones where you get in, wash and jump back out, but those long relaxing sessions where you lay down and unwind. According to a YouGov poll that surveyed 1,000 men, only 9% took baths. Compare…

A unique look into their average earnings, expenses and quality of life — What if you could go back and relive a moment of history? The only condition was, you’d have to experience it as an ordinary citizen. You probably wouldn’t want to be an 18th-century factory worker in Britain, nor would you be a medieval serf working in the fields. But what…

Despite its surging popularity, most people still have no idea what kale even looks like — We’re notoriously bad at spotting the difference between vegetables. Just ask anyone in the UK, and you’ll find that 60% have no idea what kale even looks like. …