"No, But I am Not Going to Buy, Create or Hang a Parol this Christmas!"

Parol is a star-shaped ornament that is commonly displayed or hung during Christmas season in the Philippines. Commonly it is made out of paper, bamboo and other indigenous materials. Though it varies in size and shape, the most common design still resembles a pentagram or the basic star pattern.

There, I can see you raising an eyebrow at me now, huh? Or perhaps you might be shaking your head while saying: "This guy must be crazy."

No, I am not crazy. Not at all. Honestly, I'm just being different.

Let me explain.

How the Mind Museum Uncovered Leonardo da Vinci's Colorful Life and Greatest Inventions Like No Other Book of History Can (Part 3)

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Leonardo da Vinci: Fulfilling His Dream to Fly

Aerial Screw (Vite Aerea)

Though this machine has been identified as the ancestor of today's helicopter, this probably have never flown, though.

During the medieval times, children used to play with 'whirligigs', where the blades on a central threaded shaft can whirl around and move upwards into the air. Leonardo perhaps obtained his idea from this ancient toy.

How the Mind Museum Uncovered Leonardo da Vinci's Colorful Life and Greatest Inventions Like No Other Book of History Can (Part 2)

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Leonardo da Vinci: On the Rise of the Machines

Self-propelled Car (Carro ad Autotrazione)

This is said to be the ancestor of the modern car. However, experts speculated that this design was probably used as a stage prop for a spectacular theatrical production during Da Vinci's time at the court in Milan.

How the Mind Museum Uncovered Leonardo da Vinci's Colorful Life and Greatest Inventions Like No Other Book of History Can (Part 1)

You hated your world history class when you were in high school because firstly, your teacher was as boring as a warm summer afternoon, that everytime you're in his class, you can't help but yawn and if you just could, you would want to lay down somewhere because of too much sleepiness in your head. You can still remember how he discussed these great people during the Renaissance period—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rafael and Donatello—but the only thing left everytime you leave his class are the Ninja Turtles. Nothing else.

But gone are the days when you still have to read these thick history books that just usually make your nights a little miserable. Now, studying world history and the life of the greatest people on earth is as easy as listening to an audiobook and as energizing and fun as playing a Candy Crash Saga game. Yes, history made easy!

Take for example, the Mind Museum has opened a captivating exhibit on September 1 called, Da Vinci - The Genius. It lasted for almost three months and has become so successful in attracting the interest of both kids and adults like a best-selling ice cream parlor.

I don't want to miss this so I visited this mind-blowing exhibit on November 30 (which unfortunately, was its last day of operation) and I was astonished with all the things I saw here that I have never seen before. For sure, if you have the chance to see all these, you'll be keeping some of your history books away since you'll rather be more interested to see how all these things you read about Leonardo da Vinci come to life.

After Typhoon Yolanda: Who's to Blame? What's Next?

• Everyone has been warned to evacuate before the typhoon comes, but why there are still thousands of people who died? Does it mean, they did not listen to the warning?
• Who's at fault: the people, the media, or the government?
• The climate change is on—what does this mean for you?
• What the Mind Museum's Cafe Scientifique can do to help you deal with this rising climate crisis?

It's been three weeks after Yolanda hit the Visayas region and most of the people think that this battle has come to its end. You might say Yolanda has already won this climate war. It left the most tragic scene—the darkest in the Philippine history. Its wrath has ended so many people's lives, destroyed people's houses and reformatted the cities, small towns and barrios.

Now, since this monster typhoon has already passed, you started to feel safer. It's the end of this climate war, you thought.

But then, think again. Is it really the end or just the beginning?

For Boys Only: 5 Obsolete Ways You Must Learn to Win A Modern Day, Hard-To-Get Filipina

When was the last time when you think that you are the best guy for this new girl that you have just met a few weeks ago and then, after all the sweet texting and evening phone calls, she said "No" and ended up everything?

I guess you are not just the only one who have experienced this kind of heart-breaking situation. Every guy is facing these I-am-sorry-but-no moments after proposing courtship to a girl. You might feel you're temporarily half alive for a moment, for days and even for weeks. Staggeringly painful, isn't it?

Now, you might want to assess yourself again. What's wrong with your techniques? Are your words persuasive enough or more likely you are bragging yourself so high that your girl could no longer reach you? Are you too fast that you are already becoming too pushy to give you her "yes?"

Brownbag Coffee Solutions: At Last! The Coffee Blend That Could Replace Your Brand X Has Arrived

You have already fallen in love with Brand X's premium coffee aroma, and like what you are always telling, you are now hooked with their strong blend of Cafe Americano and Espresso shots. You know, that very promising, intense, bittersweet taste. So unforgettable.

Thus, you believe that there could be no other coffee brand out there that could beat or somehow could replace your favorite. If being asked, "What would be the world's number one premium coffee brand?" You will not even hesitate to say, "Of course, Brand X."

Now, let me open up your senses again as I introduce you to the next level of another unforgettable coffee experience. Let's see how would this new coffee blend totally revert your expectations while you end up thinking that your Brand X would no longer be the best.