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Story about bear named Wojtek to be featured in an animated movie Posted by Kasia on Mar 25, 2019
The first time I’ve heard about bear Wojtek was from my grandfather who fought in both World War I and World War II. My grandfather had asthma and with his health problems for the last few years of his life he lived with us. Every day after school he was waiting for me with a…
100th anniversary of the Greater Poland Uprising Posted by Kasia on Dec 27, 2018
On December 27th, 1918, the Greater Poland Uprising (Powstanie Wielkopolskie) started. It was one of the four victorious Polish insurrections. Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) was taken by Prussia, the predecessor of a unified Germany, as one of the partitions of Poland. Poles in this region protested against the Prussian and German policy of enforcing German culture…
Is Poland turning the clocks back? Posted by Kasia on Nov 6, 2018
Spring forward and fall back are seasonal markers for most parts of the United States. However, daylight Saving Time is not observed in Hawaii or Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Nation), and it’s also skipped in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. When it comes to the rest of the world, it’s a…
Are vaccinations mandatory in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Oct 10, 2018
We all know that this subject sparks a lot of discussions and divided opinions in each country. In Poland vaccinations (szczepionki) included in the immunization schedule are mandatory. This means that every child residing in Poland can receive vaccines refunded by the state, but it also means that parents are obliged to show up on…
I love jewelry shopping in Poland and amber is my favorite! Posted by Kasia on Sep 20, 2018
When it comes to jewelry, all women love it! Some may not admit it, but I think that every woman loves jewelry. It could be very subtle and delicate, sparkly and big, chunky statement pieces! We are all different and we love different things. No matter what we choose, it’s always fun to shop for…
How stressful can traveling without knowing the language be? Posted by Kasia on Jun 29, 2018
Learning a new language can significantly help you manage day-to-day stress. Why is it important to consider learning a new language from a health perspective? Well, the World Health Organization has declared stress to be a health threat for the 21st century. In their report on stress in the workplace, the WHO identifies stress-related causes as…
Periodic table of the elements in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jun 25, 2018
Every element has a corresponding number on the periodic table (każdy pierwiastek ma odpowiadający numer na układzie okresowym). Take a look at the Periodic table of the elements (Układ okresowy pierwiastków) and all names of elements in both Polish and English: Wodór Hel Lit Beryl Bor Węgiel Azot Tlen Fluor Neon Sód Magnez Glin Krzem Fosfor Siarka…