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People Magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' award has been running for over thirty years, and it's only got more attention in recent years. The first recipient of the prestigious award was Mel Gibson back in 1985, with more recent winners being Chris Hemsworth in 2014, David Beckham in 2015, and Dwayne Johnson…
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2018 is really flying by, isn't it? It seems like just yesterday that I was nursing a New Year's hangover and planning out my Valentine's Day, but now, I'm thinking about how good Halloween was, and attempting to make plans for Christmas. Time is slowly speeding up and we are…
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It's a sad fact that people on the internet will take any opportunity they can get to shame and judge other people, whether they're friends, strangers or even family members. It often seems like social media has only served to exacerbate our least empathetic traits, and can turn the most…
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Days before the midterm election, President Trump is fear-mongering about immigration, describing a migrant caravan in Mexico as an "invasion of our country." The estimated size of the caravan varies from 3,500 to 7,000, and is hundreds of miles away from reaching the U.S.-Mexico border. It is believed that most…
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There's probably no species on Earth with as much of a bad reputation as sharks. Despite the fact that shark attacks on human beings are incredibly rare, these animals are still abominated as terrifying, bloodthirsty predators. However, when they do attack people, the consequences can be agonising, grisly and fatal.…
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The body positivity movement is growing stronger and stronger on social media. With rates of bulimia and anorexia rising higher with each passing year, self-care and self-esteem movements have sprung up to promote healthier self-esteem among the general public. However, it does seem as though the body positivity movement is…
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Many have attributed the spread of snake-handling within Christian communities to George Went Hensley, though this has been up for debate. Regardless of whether he originated the practice or not, it's one that he did popularise - and we can still see some examples of it in the United States…
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Malcolm James McCormick, better known as Mac Miller, was found dead in his Studio City, California home on September 7th. Today the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office released its toxicology report, revealing that he died of an accidental overdose. Investigators stated the cause of death was mixed drug toxicity, a…
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A 73-year-man has officially filed a lawsuit against the Hershey Company, alleging that eating one of their products on a daily basis gave him a serious heart condition. David Goldberg, who resides in Manhattan, New York, says in his lawsuit that by "consuming at least one standard size bag per week"…
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We all loved baked beans. Enjoyed as part of a delicious Full English Breakfast, spread over some toast or a jacket potato or eaten cold out of the can on many a camping trip (or day at university), they're versatile and nutritious, but most importantly, they're delicious. But when you're…
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An 18-month-old baby boy was recently saved from near-certain death after being pulled out of the ocean by a fisherman. The miraculous incident happened at 6.15am on October 26th when Gus Hutt, a fisherman who was camping on Matata Beach on North Island, New Zealand, spotted what he thought was a toy…
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When Josie Desgrand was 16 years old, she weighed 280 pounds. At high school, she was constantly bullied over her weight, and it shattered her self-confidence. However, now the teenager, who hails from Queensland, Australia, has revealed a stunning transformation. Thanks to some healthy lifestyle changes, she has lost an…
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Sam Ballard, a 28-year-old man from Australia, passed away last week after eight years of medical complications that started when he swallowed a garden slug. The initial incident happened back in 2010, when Ballard was just 19 years old. He had been drinking wine with friends in his garden, when…
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In September, Naomi Osaka's win at the women's finals at the US Open was somehow not the focus of the tennis world's attention, as it was trumped by an argument that took place on the court. Serena Williams, after making several minor code violations, became enraged at the umpire for repeatedly…
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There's a lot of love out there for animals, but we don't really express it in the most even way. Sure, most of us will love and adore cats, dogs, horses, dolphins and penguins... but when it comes to the less-than-cute varieties that populate the Earth, our love for 'all…
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Throughout October, I'm sure many of us tried to get into the Halloween spirit by watching a scary film or two. Perhaps you finally psyched yourself up to watch the remake of IT from last year, or maybe you went for an old classic such as The Exorcist or The…
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When it comes to dealing with your ex, I find that the best possible policy is just to ignore them completely. Seriously, if they've screwed you over and left you feeling depressed and worthless, then you need to separate entirely, move on, and find someone who can give you the…
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If there's one person out there with an ionic hairstyle, it's Ariana Grande. Yeah, few people can say that they're instantly recognisable thanks to their hair, but Ariana's extra-long ponytail has become totally associated with her whole brand, and although many people have tried to emulate her personal look, few…
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It's an unfortunate fact that African-Americans are often the victims of unjust harassment and intolerance, and recently on social media, a disturbing trend has gain prevalence - namely scenes of suspicious white people calling the cops on innocent black people for no apparent reason. Over the last year we've seen…
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For about a decade or so now, Kim Kardashian has been an ever-present figure in the spotlight. If she's not appearing on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, you can almost guarantee she's making some other high-profile appearance on a chat show or awards ceremony or - most bizarrely - at…
