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Have you ever heard the expression, "A Black Swan Event"? It signifies an unpredictable or unforeseen event, typically one with extreme consequences. The black swan theory is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a significant impact, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. The theory was developed by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
In the 16th century, the expression "black swan" was part of everyday language, referring to an impossible event, since all swans are white. Thus, looking for a black swan was as futile as going on a wild goose chase or looking for a needle in a haystack. At that time, all swans were indeed white in Europe.
The catching of black swans in Europe in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries brought the birds into contact with another aspect of European mythology: the attribution of sinister relationships between the devil and black-colored animals, such as a black cat. Black swans were considered familiar to witches and often hunted or killed by superstitious people. This may explain why black swans never established a significant presence as wild animals in Europe or North America.
Black swans do exist and you may have even seen one yourself. They originally come from Australia and Tasmania, but many parks and zoos around the world have introduced these beautiful creatures to their fauna. Here are a few places where you might see one or two!
If you've got kids that dream about becoming a fireman or you have visitors coming and you have already taken them to countless other locations, then why not visit one of these fire-fighter museums in the area?
Musée des Sapeurs-Pompiers de la Ville de Genève
1bis, rue du Stand
1204 Genève
022 418 71 81
https://mspg.ch
The history of Geneva Fire Fighters since 1840. Fire trucks and artifacts over 1,000m2 of exhibits on 3 levels. Open Wednesday and Sunday 10h-12h and 13h30-16h. Note: Closed during holidays, the end-of-year holiday, and July and August. Free entry. Click here to load their brochure.
Telepherique du saleve rooftop ©STS
The Téléphérique du Salève reopens this Tuesday, 12 September 2023! After the article we wrote 2 years ago at this link, the work is finally finished on the top station area. Further work is still ongoing concerning the restaurant, bistro, and playground which are scheduled to open in April 2024.
OUTSTANDING VISTAS
The Salève cable car brings visitors a wide variety of vista points to admire the Alps and Jura, Lac Léman, and Geneva itself.
Parapente 3 telepherique du saleve ©STS
THE ROOFTOP
The rooftop has some of the most iconic views in the region. Here you can soak up views of Geneva and Lake Geneva in a Natura 2000 site. Its 360° views mean visitors can see as far as Mont Blanc and the Jura Mountains. The experience continues with information boards detailing the landscape. You can download their mobile app for free so you can quench your thirst for knowledge.
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This smash hit movie musical, with Zac Efron and others who came to be Hollywood stars, continues to set the beat on television and stages around the world. GAOS Geneva Musical Theatre brings a talented cast of 27 young singers and dancers to treat your family to lively, upbeat songs with an action-packed storyline.
To jog your memory, Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.
“This is our first youth production since 2017 when we put on Grease,” notes GAOS Chairman Jo Beveridge. “We’ve tapped a whole new pool of amazing talent, on-stage and back-stage. We know that several are aiming for careers in professional theatre, and we are pleased to help them along their way.”
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