Finding a suitable read might be difficult at first. However, finding your genre might be life-changing and like a grand stepping stone that will make you get into literature as a hobby. If you are interested in discovering a new genre, this is the beginner-friendly guide for you. My three picks for you based on genre would be fantasy, dystopian, and gothic fiction. Let's discover some books from these genres! Fantasy started existing during the 18th century, but it started

The story of Eros and Psyche is one of the most beautiful love stories in Greek mythology. It includes betrayal, intrigue, jealousy, and most importantly, love. But first, let’s learn about our heroes: Aphrodite: Goddess of love, beauty, and charm. In this story, she is the mother of Eros. Eros: God of romance and pure love. He can make someone fall in love with his golden arrows and make someone hate with his lead arrows. Psyche: The youngest and prettiest daughter of the Ki

Hantavirus infection or hantavirus disease is an infectious disease of humans caused by viruses in the Orthohantavirus genus of viruses. There are more than 20 different viral species, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), almost all of them linked to infection by rodents, typically rats and mice. One of the type, known as Andes virus, is thought to spread by human-to-human transmission, although very rarely. People usually get infected when they breathe in tiny v

Nowadays, a trend called "Dopamine Detox” become popular in social media. Social media influencers promote dopamine detox as it's the way to take control of their habits, rearrange their lives and improve their focus. But does dopamine detox have some scientific background or is it just another social media trend ? First, we should understand what dopamine is. Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter that plays a role in regulating our mood, reward, learning, motivation and

Every monday, I make the same promises to myself. I will scroll less, sleep earlier, study harder and exercise more . The next day, all of my energy fades away and I found myself trying to convince myself that I will start again next monday. For years, I believed that being disciplined is something that people born with. However, one day I asked myself: Can discipline be gained? Due to this question I started to think differently. Most of us think that discipline is a persona

Berlin Blokade is an incident that Soviet Union cuts all railroads and roadways to Berlin to brandish west allied powers. To understand how Soviet Union has power over Berlin and why they did this, we need to look at end of the II. World War. After World War II, Germany divided into 4 pieces between France, United States of America, United Kingdom and Soviet Union. Soviet’s was at east and Allied Power’s were at west. However, despite their hostile attitude towards Germany,

Paradox basically means a situation that can’t be solved. It is not completely true or false. It starts with an acceptable hypothesis and finishes with an unacceptable conclusion. It isn’t just a contradiction, but it locks your mind and opens up your horizon. Here are 4 paradoxes that can confuse you and make you think for a long time. Grandfather Paradox: This paradox is impossible to experience for now. But it is still very confusing and who knows? Maybe in the future our

First of all, what is the meaning of inequality? Well, inequality refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among individuals or groups within a society. When the topic is access to technology, inequality seems to be a great problem. For example, reading this might be a 5-click easy thing for you; meanwhile, there is someone out there who doesn't even have a phone, computer, or any other device to do the same "easy" 5 clicks. We have co

Sport is a physical activity based on systematic work, discipline, and rules, involving enjoyment, exertion, and competition. Sport aims to protect the mental and physical health of people and to bring them together. Sport promotes national and international peace, friendship, tolerance, and cooperation. Regular exercise maintains the body's balance and makes a person more energetic. Exercise can help prevent heart disease, stress, and type 2 diabetes, and can improve bone an

First of all, what is happiness? Happiness is a emotion that includes a range of positive feelings, from satisfaction to intense joy. So basically a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment. If we talk about the sources of happiness, I can tell you a whole bunch of things. Like meaningful relationships, a sense of purpose, presence, self acceptance and inner peace, contribution and kindness, health... It goes on and on like this. If you asked me whether all of these affect my

Nowadays, many people hide their real feelings from others even when they are struggling inside. They are trying to force themselves to feel something different and they put their real feelings aside to not express them so they stay silent. Someone could seem completely happy in public however actually feel stressed, sad or tried. Instead of talking honestly about their feeling they choose to lie and say "Im okay" or "Its fine". This kind of behavior has become popular in the

When people think of winter, they often imagine cold weather and being cozy at home with hot chocolate. However, winter is a great season for a ski holiday. Skiing is an extreme winter sport, which means sliding down slopes using skis. This sport lets us enjoy both excitement and adventure. Ski holiday is not just about sport. It’s also about admiring nature, creating unforgettable memories, and a great way to getting out from your monotone daily life. Snow covered mountains,

Let’s be honest, we all know his name. Michael Jackson is one of the most famous and influential people in music history. Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, he showed everyone that he was bound for stardom from a very young age. He had a great talent that we can’t ignore. Michael grew up in a huge family. His father, Joseph Jackson, saw the talent in his kids and formed a group called “The Jackson 5”. Michael was the youngest member, but he became the lead singer with

Nowadays, overthinking has become a crucial problem in daily life. But what is the exact meaning, and why do we feel this way? In this blog, I will explain it all, including how to deal with it. We all think without even noticing throughout the day, as it is in our nature. While making decisions about the future or even rethinking the past, it is impossible to quiet our brains. Unfortunately, at some point our thoughts start finding their own way unconsciously. These thought

Let's plan your next trip. Today's trip to Paris. I am going to recommend some places besides the classic places you should visit. First of all, in Paris, every first Sunday of the month, most museums like Louvre, the Orsay, and many other museums are free to the public. So for a budget trip, you can prefer go there on these days. I recommend that you go online and book in advance. You already know places like the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Seine River, Notre Dame or Champs-Elysée

In the car industry, some brands do more than just make cars. They also represent a lifestyle. One of these brands is the Lamborghini. Lamborghini is an Italian company known for its fast sports cars and special designs. Since it was founded, it has become very important in the car world and has attracted many car lovers. Lamborghini is usually known for its strong engines and aggressive designs. Because of these features, it has been one of the most popular sports car brands

Year 2002, Türkiye had won the third place in FIFA, what an honour, and exactly 24 years later, almost a quarter of a century, Turkey was back in FIFA and with all the supporters behind them. Although Türkiye was eliminated after the second match, let's go through what had happened: The first match of Türkiye was with Australia. When the defensive guidelines are compared, Australia has the average height of 1.94m!!! While Türkiye is around 1.75 meters, that's actually why the

Artistic sports are physical activities based on movement quality, synchronization, and expressive performance, rather than objective measures like time or distance. As the name implies, they are simply the art of sport. Artistic sports prove that sports are not only strength, technicality, and speed; they can sometimes represent the physical act of art. Unlike traditional sports where a stopwatch or a goal line decides the winner, scoring in artistic sports is a blend of te

In recent years, problems such as climate change, deforestation and environmental pollution have been rapidly increasing.This is when sustainability comes. People often understand sustainability as something difficult, expensive or something that can be achieved by radical changes in your lifestyle. Also, most of the people deny its importance and believe that their actions as an individual will not make any real difference. In reality, sustainability can begin with small ste

Around the world, there are millions of different foods. Ingredients, cooking techniques, storage methods, and other processes vary according to regions. Geography and living conditions affect local cuisines. For example, people living in cold regions often prefer hot foods to maintain their body temperature. Likewise, if a region has experienced poverty throughout history, its traditional foods are usually simple but filling. However, some regions have truly unique local dis

In this blog, we will discuss the effects of horror movies on human psychology. Today, horror movies are one of the most popular movie genres, and they leave strong emotional effects on viewers. Horror movies are not only made for entertainment, but they can also affect human psychology. Have you ever thought about why people enjoy being scared? People may enjoy fear while watching horror movies because they know they are actually safe. While watching a horror movie, the brai

Let's think about our daily habits: brushing our teeth, opening a door, writing a number… About ninety percent of the world's population use their right hands in these tasks. However ten percent of the world uses their left hand in their daily life. For centuries being left-handed was misunderstood and was linked to different things like being unlucky or strange. However, in reality being left-handed is not even connected with luck. Then why are our dominant hands different?

Readers, huddle up! If you have been craving a fantasy book that will teleport you into a whole new magical world but are struggling to find a good one, I have come to you with the perfect list. From the most popular books of fantasy's golden era to lesser-known ones, these five novels have the best fantasy worlds I have ever seen! 1- "Shadow and Bone" by Leigh Bardugo Shadow and Bone is the debut novel of Leigh Bardugo and the first book in the Shadow and Bone trilogy. As

Mafia, also known as Werewolf is a social deduction game you probably know. The reason you might not immediately recognize the name is because it has several different names used by different countries, and it is called “Vampir-Köylü” in Türkiye and most of the time a variant of “Mafia” or “Werewolf” in other countries. What is Mafia? Mafia is a social deduction game created by Dimitry Davidoff, a psychology student at Moscow State University in 1986. Davidoff invented the ga