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Loop Mining in the Encyclopedia of World Problems
What if humanity’s problems aren’t a tangled mess, but a mischievous chain reaction? Mining nearly 57,000 issues reveals how troubles aggravate one another—mostly in straight strands, with intriguing loops lurking within. Dive in for a systems-thinking tour of how problems team up, spiral, and possibly explain themselves.
2015-06-11 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Granville Bicycle Stolen in Lakenstraat, Brussels
A black Granville mountain bike made a lightning-fast getaway from Lakenstraat, outrunning its owner—and even a police van. Follow the dramatic Brussels chase, learn the bike’s identifying details, and discover how you can help reunite it with its rightful rider (with a reward for useful information).
2015-05-11 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Štedrý večer
V zasneženej chate bojuje chatár s mrazom, dymom, posledným tabakom aj pomalými hodinami. Na obzore však žiari Poprad a ešte jasnejšie nádej na prvé spoločné Vianoce s Máriou. Dorazí milovaná žena načas, alebo hory pripravia romantike nečakanú skúšku? To sa oplatí zistiť.
1966 | SK | ARTICLE | Ladislav Krupitzer, Gabriela Fülöppová
Paul Otlet
Before the Internet had a password, a Belgian visionary was already imagining its possibilities—and building international connections. Discover how Paul Otlet, Henri La Fontaine, the UIA, and a cast of unforgettable colleagues turned grand ideas, friendships, and Brussels history into a life-changing adventure.
2008-12-04 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Recharging Philae Lander
Philae’s battery is flat, its cometary hideout is shadowy, and Earth is pondering a cosmic recharge—laser, mirror, or simply patience while changing seasons bring sunlight to the rescue. Is this ingenious engineering or wishful thinking? Read on before declaring the little lander officially out of juice.
2014-11-14 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Whiffer
He never smokes—grandfather’s warning and father’s lung cancer see to that—but he savors tobacco’s fleeting opening act: match, fresh leaf, sculpted smoke. Before beauty turns toxic, memory takes over. It’s an affectionate, uneasy meditation on addiction by association—and an unexpected case for becoming a “whiffer.”
2014-09-21 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Sir, Your Head Is Bleeding
A dream New York stopover begins with an overpriced taxi, two backpacks, and one disastrously timed exit. What follows is a bloody, surreal introduction to the city—proof that Central Park runs are easier when your head remains intact. Read on for the full misadventure.
2013-05-15 | SK | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Return of the Witch Doctors
Homeopathy promises cures by similarity, then dilutes the “cure” until it vanishes—before asking water to remember it. This sharp, funny takedown examines the business of selling sugar, slogans, and supernatural-sounding science, leaving readers to decide whether the real magic is in the remedy or the marketing.
2010-11-04 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Thor volá výťah
2014-07-31 | SK | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Monumental Mysteries: A Communist Comes to America
A seven-minute TV reenactment brings Lenin of Poprad to Seattle—with misplaced imagery, historical howlers, and a Lewis Carpenter impersonator who barely resembles him. Start at 14:56 for maximum entertainment, then read the full account of how even spectacular trash can become priceless publicity.
2014-07-25 | EN | ARTICLE | Optomen
At the Mercy of the AIs
The internet used to give us time to think; now it gives algorithms time to think for us. As information floods every spare moment—from tweets to toilet-side scrolling—human judgment risks drowning in machine-shaped emotional currents. Dive into this unsettling, timely exploration before your feed decides for you.
2014-07-12 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
A Close Encounter of Another Kind
Two armored creatures meet, exchange curious glances, and politely refuse to drop their defenses. It’s part sci-fi standoff, part diplomatic summit—and entirely free of violence. Read on to discover what happens when curiosity squares off against caution.
2014-06-28 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Moving MySQL Data Files to a VirtualBox Shared Folder
When MySQL outgrows your VirtualBox guest, don’t panic—or immediately rebuild everything. This practical adventure moves the datadir onto a host-backed Shared Folder, navigating permissions, configuration, and a few spectacular near-disasters along the way. Learn what worked, what broke, and how to reclaim virtual breathing room without expanding the VM.
2014-05-30 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Júnová kosba
Plán bol jednoduchý: pokosiť prerastenú trávu. Namiesto toho prišlo vlámanie, rozbesnený potok, unavená polícia a nečakané spojenectvo pri spevňovaní mosta. Júnová idylka sa mení na absurdnú horskú detektívku, v ktorej kosa nie je jediným ostrým nástrojom. Zvyšok rozhodne stojí za dočítanie.
2014-05-17 | SK | ARTICLE | Gabriela Fülöppová
Šiesty stupeň obtiažnosti
Žľaby kedysi pulzovali fanfárami, táborákmi, prvými láskami a pionierskym nadšením, zatiaľ čo červený bicykel učil deti slobode aj pádom. Dnes pôsobia menšie a smutnejšie, no spomienky v nich stále jazdia na plný výkon. Prečítajte si príbeh, kde nostalgia rozhodne nezostala doma.
2014-05-05 | SK | ARTICLE | Gabriela Fülöppová
Šlauch
Keď sa k hrncu blížila ďalšia hladná črieda, stačilo jedno tajomné heslo a guláš dostal druhý dych – priamo z hadice. Humorná spomienka ukazuje, ako sa z núdzového kuchárskeho triku stala rodinná legenda, ktorej význam pochopí každý domáci „zasvätenec“.
2014-05-04 | SK | ARTICLE | Gabriela Fülöppová
Do Jurgova
Keď horskej jalovičke chýbal ženích, Alojz neváhal: vybral sa s ňou cez Kopské sedlo až za hranice. Čaká vás výprava, kde sa mieša láska, mlieko, logistika a otázka, či má krava lepšiu kondičku než jej sprievodca.
2014-04-23 | SK | ARTICLE | Gabriela Fülöppová
Súrny hovor
Na horskej chate sa príliš dôležitý pražský profesor dočká „súrneho telefonátu“. Keď márne volá do telefónu bez jediného drôtu, pochopí, že najlepšie spojenie s realitou býva niekedy poriadne recesistické. Krátka príhoda s elegantnou pomstou a ešte elegantnejším odchodom.
2014-04-23 | SK | ARTICLE | Gabriela Fülöppová
Fülöpp Family Genealogy
Three grand place-names, one enigmatic tiger, and a family crest that seems determined to keep its secrets. Follow the Fülöpp trail through noble claims, inherited clues, and curious heraldic details—because every genealogy deserves a little mystery, and preferably one standing on three hills.
2000-07-30 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Mount Agung
A midnight jungle adventure leads to an icy 3,031-meter sunrise—proof that sleeping giants still know how to deliver spectacular wake-up calls. Read on.
2014-03-18 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
A Debugging Session at the Monkey Forest
When your code goes bananas, take the debugging session somewhere truly wild. Expect Bali, monkeys, and perhaps a few mischievous lessons in solving problems—because sometimes the best fix begins far from the keyboard.
2014-03-16 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Pieseň pre kanárika
Počas súmraku sa v lese odohrá zvláštne predstavenie: gitarista hrá, kanárik mlčí a náhodný bežec radšej nezastaví. Je to lúčenie, skúška trpezlivosti či vtáčia kritika hudby? Odpoveď zostáva v šere — a práve preto sa oplatí čítať ďalej.
2009-09-27 | SK | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Google Analytics Referrer
Turn Google Analytics into a tireless referral detective. This lightweight Drupal tool tracks where visitors come from, displays referrers by page or sitewide, handles massive traffic with ease, and barely nudges your server. Easy setup, flexible theming, cron-powered automation—your analytics just found a secret weapon.
2013-01-07 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Link Replace Filter
Stop scattering fragile external URLs through your content. This clever filter lets you manage links centrally, reuse them everywhere, and update destinations once—while visitors still land exactly where intended. Read on to see how it turns tidy references into seamless, maintainable links.
2013-10-19 | EN | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp
Genealógia rodiny Krupitzerovcov
Rodokmeň, ktorý mal počkať na dôchodok, zazvoní pri dverách v podobe obrovského bradatého bratranca z Ameriky. Z nejasného záujmu o matriky sa stáva dobrodružstvo naprieč krajinami, jazykmi a generáciami. Čo všetko môže odhaliť jedno nečakané „Dobrý den“? Odpoveď stojí za prečítanie.
2001-06-05 | SK | ARTICLE | Tomáš Fülöpp