A company town is a place where practically all stores and housing are owned by the one company that is also the main employer. Company towns are often planned with a suite of amenities such as stores, houses of worship, schools, markets and recreation facilities.

Dark comedy is a style of comedy in film and television that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are normally considered serious or painful to discuss eg murder, death, war, political corruption, terrorism.

"Parachute science" is when foreign, usually Western, scientists collect data (e.g. fossils, living specimens) from developing countries and bring that data home with them to study, with minimal involvement from local scientists. Some countries have enacted laws to prevent this practice (e.g. the Government of Brazil holds ownership of all Brazilian fossils, which cannot be legally brought outside of Brazil).

Stem cell research is a newer, developing research area that involves studying and utilizing cells with the unique ability to develop into various cell types in the body. There are two main types: embryonic stem cells (from embryos) and adult stem cells (from various tissues). Potential applications include regenerative medicine, cell-based therapies, drug testing, and understanding developmental processes. Ethical considerations surround the use of embryonic stem cells.

The African Union’s Agenda 2063 refers to 15 key programmes and initiatives identified to accelerate Africa’s economic growth and development across infrastructure, education, science, technology, and arts and culture by 2063. Examples include an integrated high speed train network, the establishment of the African continental free trade area, an African passport, the Great Africa Museum and an African virtual e-University.

'Malicious Compliance' is the term used for following harmful policies, but twisting the rules to target unintended areas. E.g. Parents under the Utah Book Banning law, which is meant to target books that are graphic in nature from being placed in schools, reporting the Bible.)

The Competition Commission claims that banks in South Africa worked together in a conspiracy from 2007 to 2013. They are accused of manipulating the currency market by sharing information and engaging in activities like fixing prices and creating fake transactions. This led to people buying the Rand paying more than they should have, and sellers receiving less money. This alleged behaviour would have hurt the country's economy and job creation. Standard Chartered confessed to the charges and were fine R42.7m as a result. Many government officials have attempted to attribute much of South Africa's economic struggle to the alleged manipulation.

Malicious Compliance' is the term used for following harmful policies, but twisting the rules to target unintended areas. E.g. parents under the Utah Book Banning law, which is meant to target books that are graphic in nature from being placed in schools, reporting the Bible.)

The Competition Commission claims that banks in South Africa worked together in a conspiracy from 2007 to 2013. They are accused of manipulating the currency market by sharing information and engaging in activities like fixing prices and creating fake transactions. This led to people buying the Rand paying more than they should have, and sellers receiving less money. This alleged behaviour would have hurt the country's economy and job creation. Standard Chartered confessed to the charges and were fined R42.7m as a result. Many government officials have attempted to attributed much of South Africa's economic struggle to the alleged manipulation

A self-partnered person should feel whole and fulfilled within the self and does not feel compelled to seek fulfillment through having another person as a partner.