National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) – Japan Celebrates Its Legendary Origins on February 11
On February 11, 2026, Japan observes National Foundation Day (建国記念の日, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi), a national public holiday commemorating the legendary founding of Japan and the establishment of the imperial…
Inventors’ Day – United States Celebrates Innovation and Creativity on February 11
On February 11, 2026, the United States observes Inventors’ Day, an unofficial but widely recognized day honoring inventors, their ingenuity, and the spirit of innovation that has shaped American progress.…
Evelio Javier Day – Panay Island Honors a Martyr for Democracy on February 11
On February 11, 2026, the island of Panay in the Philippines — particularly in Iloilo Province and Capiz — observes Evelio Javier Day, a provincial and local holiday commemorating the…
Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution – Iran Celebrates the Triumph of 1979 on February 11
On February 11, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran marks the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution (انقلاب اسلامی ایران – Enghelāb-e Eslāmi-ye Irān), the country’s most…
Armed Forces Day – Liberia Honors Its Military on February 11
On February 11, 2026, the Republic of Liberia observes Armed Forces Day, a national public holiday celebrating the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and paying tribute to the men and…
Dehumanization
Dehumanization means denying or stripping a person or group of their human qualities, such as dignity, empathy, or individuality, by portraying them as inferior, dangerous, or less than human.
Moscow and Paris resume contacts at technical level – Kremlin
Moscow is indeed in contact with Paris, which could allow for a fairly rapid establishment of dialogue at the highest level, if it is wanted, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said…
World Pulses Day – Celebrating the Power of Pulses on February 10
On February 10, 2026 the world observes World Pulses Day, an annual United Nations-designated day dedicated to highlighting the nutritional, environmental, and economic benefits of pulses — the edible seeds…
The Radioactive Pioneer: Technetium’s Nuclear Birth and Hidden Ubiquity
Technetium (Tc, atomic number 43), the lightest unstable element and the first artificially produced element with no stable isotopes, occupies a unique and somewhat shadowy place in the periodic table.…
Diplomat Day – Honoring the Art of Diplomacy on February 10
On February 10 each year, several countries — including Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan — celebrate Diplomat Day (День дипломатического работника in Russian-speaking countries), a professional…