Is it Possible to be Your Own Grandfather?
"Is it actually possible to be your own grandfather?" That was the bizarre question a friend tossed out over coffee one lazy Sunday morning. We laughed at first—it sounded like…
People ask “Is water invisible for Fish?” — why?”
Have you ever wondered if fish are aware of the very thing they live in—water? Or do they perceive it as we do the air around us—present, yet largely invisible?…
People say “Bless you” after a sneeze, but not a cough—why is that?
Why Do People Say "Bless You" for Sneezes but Not for Coughs? Last winter, while I was waiting in line at the pharmacy, the man behind me sneezed loudly. Instinctively,…
What would happen if pens had their own will?
Have you ever wondered what your pen would write if it could think for itself? One rainy afternoon, while journaling under the soft flicker of a café lamp, my pen…
Does speaking negate the value of silence?
Last December, I found myself seated across from a friend at a cosy Lahore tea house. He sipped his chai slowly, eyes fixed on the bustling street outside, while I…
Is it True that Dogs Perceive Humans as just Larger Versions of Themselves?
I remember the first time my Labrador, Benny, met my toddler nephew. Benny wagged his tail, crouched low like he was playing with another pup, and gently nudged the baby…
Ever Had a Dream with Subtitles?
Last winter, I had a dream that stuck with me. I was walking through a foggy street in Lahore, chasing after someone I couldn’t quite see. Every time I got…
Do Refrigerators Assess Dietary Patterns?
I still remember the awkward moment I opened my fridge late at night, only to be met with a glowing screen that greeted me by name and politely suggested a…
Imagine If Money Could Respond to You.
Have you ever looked at your bank balance and thought, "Where did it all go?" Now, imagine if your money could answer that question. Not in spreadsheets or statements—but like…
Why is this round pizza chilling in a square box?
Last winter, I was at a friend’s housewarming party when someone posed a question that froze the room—mid-bite into a slice of pepperoni. “Why do we get round pizzas in…