The United Nations
This is the foundational treaty of the UN, on which its rules and obligations are binding on all members.
UN Charter
"Star crossed lovers", "Italians", "reunited by death", are only some of the words that can describe this duo.
Romeo and Juliet
Built for the 1889 World Fair, it’s hard to miss this building when you visit the city of lights.
the Eiffel Tower
This right-angled theorem might make most shudder at the thought of learning trigonometry again.
Pythagoras theorem
This phrase, an extrovert’s nightmare, but an introvert’s dream, was coined when government officials imposed a radius around every individual.
Social distancing
The United Nations principal organs are the General Assembly, the Secretariat, the International Court of Justice, Economic and Social Council, Security Council and this sixth one.
UN Trusteeship Council
Married for 10 years, this scientific pair had real chemistry that led to their discovery of some really dangerous elements.
Pierre and Marie Curie
With its main parts manufactured in Sweden, and its designer from Denmark, this landmark is actually found on the opposite side of the world.
Sydney Opera House
This revolutionary theory made sure that planet Earth did not think too highly of herself.
Heliocentrism
Often accompanied by gesturing to one’s ear, followed by a slightly awkward "Sorry, I thought it was on", these are some of the most common words mouthed during a virtual meeting.
"I think you are on mute/Your mic is off"
The need for this UN department, birthed in 1994, was created after the Joint Inspection Unit was found to be inefficient, but can be a source of headaches for administrative staff of UN agencies everywhere.
OIOS
This couple are icons in the pop and R&B music industry, and raised quite a few eyebrows when naming their firstborn after a colour. to create a table?
Beyoncé and Jay Z
A religious symbol, this landmark is partly made out of soapstone, and gets (involuntarily) lit up several times per year.
Christ the Reedemer
Creationists will disagree with this theory.
Evolution
Despite existing long before 2020, this forced phenomenon turned parents into bleary eyed, coffee thirsty individuals and made them rethink their life choices.
Homeschooling
This UN specialized agency is the only one which has its headquarters in London, UK.
International Maritime Organization
If not for a genie and a magic carpet, this middle eastern couple might have never found each other.
Aladdin and Jasmine
Built in the 1600s, over thousands of Elephas maximus were used to transport materials to build this perfectly symmetrical building.
Taj Mahal
A favourite for all science fiction writers everywhere, this theory ditched Newton’s law of gravity.
General relativity
This clever piece of technology is widely used during online meetings and its uses range from disguising the mess behind you or pretending that you are currently vacationing, to showcasing your business card.
Virtual Background
This former UN Secretary General started his career as a G Staff at WHO, and was put on the shortlist for SG when he essentially allowed NATO to conduct Operation Deliberate Force when the incumbent SG was unavailable.
Kofi Annan
An initially unlikely duo, one asking you to reach for the sky and the other literally from the skies, they captured hearts of millions and starred in 4 movies together.
Woody and Buzz from Toy Story
This UNESCO Heritage site might give you impressive views of red and yellow, but visitors should think twice when taking a selfie with a rock squirrel.
the Grand Canyon
Illuminati, Area 51, Loch Ness, Moon Landing all have this one theory in common.
Conspiracy
Popularized by social media platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram, but originally from South Korea, this made people reach for their whisk, sugar and a dried extract of a certain bean.
Dalgona coffee