Whether we like to admit it or not, our society is pretty obsessed with celebrity culture. Almost half (44%) of UK adults admit they spend too much time caring about celebrity gossip. What’s more, 80% say they know more about celebrities’ lives than about their own parents. But you don’t need to obsessively follow a … Read more
Everyone has things they’d rather keep to themselves than say out loud. But online, it’s a different story. With anonymity as a shield, people often feel free to let slip the thoughts they keep tucked away. That’s what happened when a Mumsnet user asked others to confess what they wouldn’t admit in person. The replies … Read more
Patience might be a virtue, but it isn’t endless. Everyone has a breaking point, even tolerant and empathetic people. Whether we’re talking about important relationships at home and work, or random everyday interactions on the street, there’s only so much nonsense we can put up with. To reassure you that sometimes it’s not just okay … Read more
Our world is loud, bright, and overwhelming in a lot of other senses. So, it’s not unfounded to be affected by it. But did you know that sometimes your overwhelming feelings towards sounds, for example, can be something more than that? Turns out, feeling annoyed at certain noises can be a full-blown disorder. And there’s … Read more
It’s natural for parents to set rules for their kids—some to keep them safe, others to teach discipline. Most of these are the usual suspects: no wandering around after dark, no living in a pigsty of a bedroom, and definitely no cartoons until your math homework is finished. Pretty standard stuff. But not everyone had … Read more
On September 24, 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson, set a world record for the fastest time to destroy his own reputation and ruin nearly everything he had – just 9.79 seconds. He did it live, in front of the entire world watching the Olympics in Seoul. Since then, there have been other, equally famous athletes … Read more
I once read somewhere that there are three types of people: those who only save, those who never save and only splurge, and lastly, those who find a balance between saving and also having fun with their money. However, just because you have savings doesn’t guarantee anything. Life happens and anyone can hit rock bottom … Read more
Have you watched the most fear-inducing and gut-wrenching movie only for it to end with the words ‘based on a true story’? From demonic possessions to deeply thought-out and unsettling murders, our real world provides plenty of fuel for filmmakers to come up with films that keep us up at night. Tragically, not all of … Read more
Do you know what Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars, Iago from Shakespeare’s Othello, Lord Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish from Game of Thrones, and, for example, Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs have in common? That’s right, they all once pretended to be the nicest people to gain others’ trust, but then inevitably revealed their … Read more
Richard Branson once said, “opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” He was mostly talking about business, but life is full of those moments where you can see the cards laid out perfectly to give you a win if you take a chance. If you aren’t sure what I mean, then scroll down. … Read more