The digital giant Google has delighted its fans with yet another novelty. This time, it is the first “smart” watch, the Google Pixel Watch, featuring a sleek dial and a…

Everything in this car was cutting-edge: the concept, design, and technical specifications. The vehicle, designed in the trendy “aerospace” style of the time, was built on the platform of the…

Today marks the birthday of the Ferris wheel – on June 21, 1893, visitors to the World’s Fair in Chicago took their first ride on this attraction. Following the spectacular…

In Tim Burton’s popular youth series Wednesday, there is an episode where the main character, Wednesday Addams, plays the melody of The Rolling Stones’ Paint It Black on a cello…

«She Walks Through Life, Laughing» You surely remember this photo, which circulated widely on social media early in the full-scale Russian invasion. It came with a poignant story meant to…

Rolling Stone magazine ranked the first rock ’n’ roll guitarist and composer fifth in the list of the greatest artists of all time and all nations. Legendary peer John Lennon…

When we hear an amazing, unpredictable musical composition, its chords resonate in our heart. But if the melody is predictable, it primarily affects the stomach. According to a new study…

Luciano Pavarotti’s “trademark” was the harmonious blend of vocal talent and personal charisma. His forty-year dedication to the stage was built on a vivid individuality and zest for life. Between…

In fast-paced and demanding lives, people often face tasks and challenges that require focus, motivation, and resilience. Various strategies can help develop these qualities. However, one of the most effective…

Fifty-five years ago, young Cher was swept up by her first wave of fame. In 1967, 40 million copies of her recordings spread across the world. Since then, hits by…

“The Violin Plays, the Heart Breaks” It was almost like a classic story: I was turning eighteen, and at some point, unexpectedly to myself, I became what my overseas brothers…

“Can You Hear Me, Enchanting Marishka?” One legend tells of a girl of otherworldly beauty named Marichka, whose lineage traces back to Mezhyhirya and the vast Carpathian expanses—where “mountains and…

Music holds a central place in human emotions. However, the pleasure each person derives from it is unique. Scientists assert that this ability has a genetic foundation. A team of…

It’s no secret that Mozart’s classical music helps millions of people worldwide relax. However, new research shows this effect is true not only for adults but also for infants. Researchers…

Fire, Water, and Organ Solos Flower children with coupons in their pockets The early ’90s in a young and promising Eastern European country—the largest by size in the region. Around…

There are famous melodies in the world that, due to certain life circumstances, trigger an unchanging reflex: they are associated with a particular event in our lives, played in a…

Keep Your Chin Up, Lennon Jr.! Weybridge is a small and cozy British town located in Surrey County, which has been an ideal place for peace and solitude for many…

The Stakes Were Higher Than Life In winter, the Swiss resort town of Montreux, located on the so-called Swiss Riviera on the shore of Lake Geneva with stunning views of…

Warner Music made history as the first record label to sign a contract with an AI singer. The virtual pop star Noonoouri is unlike any other AI robot because she…

The Best Soundtrack for a Brawl In the brilliant film adaptation of the works of British witty wit Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, “Jim from Piccadilly”, where the very same Jim…

The countries where he was born and died— the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Empire— no longer exist, yet Beethoven’s name in the 21st century means no less than…

On Christmas Day, December 25, 2016, the hearts of fans of the British singer and songwriter George Michael were broken by the news of his death. He passed away at…

Stable Medicine for Troubles This November in the global music world unfolds under the old and well-proven brand of “The Cure.” Even unofficially, the number of mentions of one of…

AI can create melodies that imitate the best songs of famous artists. But will these new tracks ever truly resonate with listeners? Perhaps those who attended the Latin American premiere…

For many years, an internet game called “Whamageddon” has been popular among some virtual communities in the UK. Its rules are quite unusual and resemble an exciting quest: players must…

Scientists have calculated that Chris Rea’s journey, which inspired the popular 1986 song “Driving Home For Christmas,” caused 44 kg of carbon emissions. However, according to a team from the…

Many pages of the life of the founder, co-author, vocalist, and guitarist of the extraordinary band The Beatles, who opened the doors to British rock, have been documented and analyzed…

Children achieve better results in mathematics when they study it together with music. This conclusion was reached by scientists who analyzed nearly 50 years of research on the relationship between…

For four decades, the song Last Christmas, often called a ballad, has earned its reputation as one of the greatest holiday hits of all time. The video depicting friends’ trip…

Music critics and seasoned fans of song culture have noticed this trend: modern songwriters have largely abandoned the rich, mostly lyrical poetry beloved by great musicians of the recent past.…

The virtuoso pianist with 30 years of performance experience lived only 35 years and had already become the most famous European composer by the age of 20, achieving recognition in…

Did you know that vegetables can be not only eaten but also played as musical instruments? That’s exactly what the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra does—turning an unusual idea into music. Before…

5 eggplants 100g of lentils (about ½ cup) 100g of feta cheese or ricotta A bit of green onion and cilantro 1 clove of garlic Salt and pepper Slice the…

600 g potatoes 12 tablespoons flour 1 egg salt bacon for frying cottage cheese sour cream This wonderful dish was made by my grandmother. I’ve never encountered such dumplings anywhere…

8 cups of watermelon cubes (about 1 inch) without seeds (approximately 4.4 lbs of watermelon) 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons) 3 1/2 cups of water…

Ingredients: 130 g (about 1 cup) all-purpose flour 50 g (about 3.5 tablespoons) unsalted butter 150 g (about 3/4 cup) packed brown sugar 25 g (about 1/4 cup) cocoa powder…

Ingredients: 600-700 g of spinach (or 4 large bunches) 4 medium potatoes 2 carrots 2 apples 1 parsley root 1 small celery root 2 onions 200 g of sour cream…

Ingredients: – 3 eggs – 200g sugar (about 1 cup) – 150g butter (about 10.5 tablespoons) – 150g flour (about 1 cup) – 150g sour cream (a thicker, tangier version…

Ingredients: For 2 mint sponge cakes: – 6 eggs – 6 tablespoons of sugar – 6 tablespoons of flour – 1 tablespoon of cornstarch – 1 bunch of mint with…

Ingredients: 1 lb garlic scapes 1 onion 1 carrot 3 tablespoons oil 7 oz sour cream fresh dill salt, pepper Start by rinsing the garlic scapes and cutting them into…

Ingredients: 500-600 g of fresh radishes (about 1.1 to 1.3 lbs) 1 onion 3 tbsp olive oil 150 g sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in…

Ingredients: 140g (about 5 oz) unsalted butter 50ml (about 3.4 tbsp) milk 140g (about 5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp sour cream (a…

Ingredients: Dough: 250 g of soft butter, taken out of the fridge in advance to reach room temperature (I used 200 g) 200 g of sugar 4 eggs at room…

Ingredients for a 25×20 cm (approximately 10×8 inches) baking dish Crust: 420 g (about 3.5 cups) all-purpose flour 5 egg yolks 250 g (about 1 cup) butter 90 g (about…

Ingredients: 1 package of margarine 9 eggs 3 cups of sugar 1 package of baking powder 300 g of flour 200 g of dried apricots 1 cup of poppy seeds…

Ingredients: 14-17 oz of cooked beans (originally canned) 3 – 4 chicken eggs 2 oz of shredded coconut 7 oz of white chocolate or chocolate coating. Start by rinsing the…

Ingredients: Batter: 1 cup – 200 ml 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 packet vanilla sugar 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 teaspoon baking soda…