Lifestyle

'Kadooment' is a Bajan word for 'large celebration.' This holiday dates back centuries, to the period of slavery. Due to slave labour, Barbados was one of the largest sugar cane producers in the 1700s.

Kiribati is a republic of coral islands in the centre of the Pacific Ocean. Kiribati is one of the world's poorest nations, with a birth life expectancy of less than 70 years due to a lack of pure water and unhealthy behaviours, such as frequent smoking and inadequate sanitation.

Historically, coal or even flames were used as the 'lamp' or source of light in lighthouses. In 1875, oil-burning lanterns were replaced by electric lamps in lighthouses.

It is believed that red raspberries originated in Turkey and dispersed throughout Mediterranean Europe centuries ago. Palladius, a Roman agriculturalist of the fourth century, documented the domestication of raspberries in his writings.

The Northern Territory (or NT, if you're cool) is renowned for its rugged and breathtaking landscapes. The Uluru or Ayers Rock, the pod-like structures of Kata Tjuta, and the cliffs and canyons of Watarrka National Park are just a few of the highlights.

The origin of Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day is unknown, but fortunately, August 7 has been marked on the calendar. For consumers, it's a day to reflect on the frustrations associated with excessive packaging and heat-sealed clamshell packaging, which can be difficult to open.