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Mortadelo Through Ayn Rand's Lens: What the Comic Teaches
Analyzing the thesis that Mortadelo y Filemón trained Spaniards in botching, using Ayn Rand's aesthetic and Lazarillo's picaresque.
Sep 27, 2026 · 315 replies
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Europe's 'Proxy Army': 2,500 Tanks and a Questionable Inventory
The inventory attributed to Ukraine in 2022—2,500 tanks and 12,000 armored vehicles—and an ongoing debate.
Sep 27, 2026 · 105 replies
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The 'Charo' Phenomenon: Internet's Latest Viral Term Sparks Debate
Explore the rise of the internet term 'Charo', its meaning, origins, and the cultural conversations it's sparking online. Analyze its impact.
Sep 27, 2026 · 7 replies
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Saving £1,000 a month in London: Where to invest for the long term
With £1,500 monthly savings in London and aged 30, the debate focuses on index funds, the British ISA account, and compound interest.
Sep 27, 2026 · 107 replies
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Silver's fall from $50 promise to $35 reality
Silver, once predicted to reach $50, plummeted from a $49.8 high in April 2011 to $35, missing all forecasts.
Sep 27, 2026 · 325 replies
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Kremlin Drone Attack: No Damage, No Flags Downed
Russia blames Ukraine for a drone attack on the Kremlin: two craft, zero damage, and no flags downed. A narrative that struggles to add up.
Sep 26, 2026 · 240 replies
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NATO Commanders Question British Army's Readiness on Russian Front
British press reports NATO commanders express doubts about the UK army's ability to hold the line against Russia, raising concerns about rearmament.
Sep 26, 2026 · 170 replies
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Spain: Communist Hell? 18-Year-Old Receives 'Spousal Assignment' Letter from Ministry of Equality
An 18-year-old Spanish woman reportedly received a 'spousal assignment' letter from the Ministry of Equality. We investigate the claims and economic context.
Sep 26, 2026 · 11 replies
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Mora, Opinel, or Glock: The €40 Field Knife That Won't Let You Down
Mora, Hultafors, Opinel, or Glock 81: field knives recommended for €40 or less, and why a €350 one isn't better.
Sep 26, 2026 · 123 replies
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Europe's Rearmament Debate Meets Demilitarization Demands
As Ukraine's 600,000 km² face Russia's 30 million km², the debate over European rearmament clashes with who should demilitarize and who pays...
Sep 26, 2026 · 51 replies
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Fernández de la Vega to leave Council of State for health reasons
María Teresa Fernández de la Vega reportedly resigns from the Council of State due to health. The replacement reopens debate on institutional spending.
Sep 26, 2026 · 149 replies
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Putin and the Nuclear Bomb: Scenarios of a Latent Fear
The only time a nuclear bomb was used in war was when only one country possessed it. Fears of Putin launching one revive deterrence scenarios.
Sep 26, 2026 · 142 replies
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DIGI Mobil's €10 for 5GB Plan That Shook the Market
In April 2017, DIGI Mobil offered 5GB for €10 with no contract and Movistar network access. This plan made competitor offers obsolete.
Sep 26, 2026 · 145 replies
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Madrid Housing Protest Echoes 15M Movement
Protestors occupy Sol square in Madrid demanding affordable housing, drawing parallels to the 15M movement and questioning the PSOE's record.
Sep 26, 2026 · 64 replies
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Lowering to 2.3 kW: Calculating €90 and the Social Tariff
Reducing electricity capacity from 5.75 kW to 2.3 kW could save around €90 annually. The 25% social tariff requires the regulated market.
Sep 26, 2026 · 216 replies
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Jenni Hermoso Testifies to Prosecutor Over Rubiales Kiss
Jenni Hermoso formalizes her complaint with the Prosecutor's Office over Rubiales' kiss, in a case with jurisdictional doubts and a possible coercion front.
Sep 26, 2026 · 468 replies
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Vysokopillia: The Announced Siege That Never Materialized
The siege of Vysokopillia was announced as a matter of hours in July 2022. The report came from Ukrainian command; casualties, an unconfirmed tweet.
Sep 26, 2026 · 229 replies
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Zapatero Under Scrutiny Over PDVSA Payments
Aldama claims to have proof of PDVSA payments to Zapatero, who has not filed a lawsuit. The UCO links the Venezuelan scheme to his circle.
Sep 26, 2026 · 1162 replies
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Clearing Out a Deceased Relative's Home: Cables and 100 Volumes
A relative's death reveals a house full of accumulated items: cables, old computers, encyclopedias, and thousands of papers. An inventory of our possessions.
Sep 26, 2026 · 248 replies
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1 Euro Wine Fools Experts at Tasting Event
A 1 euro wine was praised by experts at a tasting, highlighting how price influences perception. A 1.5€ wine previously scored 90 points.
Sep 26, 2026 · 173 replies
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Checking in Luggage: The Risk of Losing Control of Your Belongings
Checking in a suitcase means handing over control of your luggage without guarantees. A report claims one in three baggage handlers stole items.
Sep 26, 2026 · 321 replies
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Spain's Used Cars Now Averaging Almost 15 Years Old
The average age of Spain's vehicle fleet is nearing 15 years, while new Volkswagen Golfs cost nearly double what they did in 2010. Used cars have skyrocketed in price.
Sep 26, 2026 · 253 replies
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Macarena Olona: The Antifascist Who Criticized Her on Social Media
Macarena Olona linked to antifascist figure previously critical online, amid Galician campaign.
Sep 26, 2026 · 262 replies
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Gold Plummets, Trapping Small Investors
Gold falls to $1,721 from October highs. The $1,300 support level is now within reach. Is it a safe haven or a bubble?
Sep 26, 2026 · 246 replies
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The Outrage Formula: How to Ignite a Viral Discussion
A message gets over 3,000 views shortly after posting, while another reaches only 400 in four hours. Provocation, not substance, drives online virality.
Sep 26, 2026 · 65 replies
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Living Alone: The Equivalent of Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day
Prolonged social isolation is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily. Unchosen loneliness also has a price: insurance costing 17 euros a month.
Sep 26, 2026 · 192 replies
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Cluster Bombs in Ukraine: The Unauthenticated Video Fueling Debate
An unverified video showing cluster munitions in Ukraine has reignited discussions on double standards and disinformation from all sides.
Sep 26, 2026 · 209 replies
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Dressing Well with 13 Items: The Minimal Wardrobe That Works
Three pairs of trousers, three shirts, and a few accessories: the formula for dressing well with 13 items, pitting minimal wardrobe advocates against...
Sep 26, 2026 · 332 replies
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Protesters in Ceuta Confront TVE Reporters, Demand Accountability
TVE journalists faced insults and threats during a demonstration in Ceuta. Accusations of prostitution and nostalgia for Franco's dictatorship were expressed.
Sep 26, 2026 · 0 replies
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Myopia, Floaters, and the Fear of Vision Loss
Black spots in vision after getting new glasses: what are floaters, when to seek urgent care, and why they don't mean blindness.
Sep 26, 2026 · 168 replies