The year 2004 has been named the "Year of Gombrowicz" in commemoration of the author's 100th birthday. Scholars both in Poland and abroad are taking a new look at his output and originality (or "authenticity," as the author himself might have preferred).

Poverty in modern Poland differs in many regards both from its forms in earlier times, as well as from the types of poverty that are now seen in other, both post-Communist and Western countries. Polish poverty most frequently affects rural residents, children, women, the unemployed, and the "working poor".

Umbilical cord blood doesn't become useless after a child is born. In the future it may serve as a source of "spare parts" for humans.

In the 1920s Polish female painters and sculptors made their mark on the artistic scene in Poland and in Europe. Now their accomplishments are being rediscovered.

The Polish education system lags behind in terms of the number of computers in schools, access to the Internet, and teachers' computer skills. New programs are now being implemented to better prepare young people for the modern job market.

According to music sources, the origins of the Polish national dances - the mazurka and polonaise - can be traced back to the 16th century. German composers and theorists of that period were first to notice special Polish rhythms that soon became popular in European music.

Krew pępowinowa nie staje się bezużyteczna po urodzeniu dziecka. W przyszłości może służyć ludziom jako źródło ,,części zamiennych".

W latach 20. ubiegłego wieku polskie malarki i rzeźbiarki osiągnęły wysoką pozycję na rynku sztuki w kraju i w Europie, a ich dokonania są obecnie na nowo odkrywane.