3 min(s) read
In any given situation, one thing I've learned in my short life is that one thing can take on several forms, depending on how you look at it. Seeing the way people look at the same thing with their own interpretation of what they're seeing is like a Rorschach test…
2 min(s) read
How does that old saying go again? 'Nap hard, play hard', right? Ok, so maybe that's not exactly how it goes, but it's certainly a philosophy that a lot of us live by. Especially in this weird modern world we live in, where the gig economy dictates that we work irregular hours,…
2 min(s) read
For generations, people have been going to extreme lengths to achieve younger-looking skin. From expensive lotions and potions to risky cosmetic surgery - it seems people will do anything to look young. Even smothering their face in sperm. Errr... what?! No, you heard me correctly. According to a professional facialist…
4 min(s) read
The Crystal Maze is an institution of British television. Starting in 1990, it is a programme which millennials grew up watching and longed to take part in themselves. However, a year prior to the TV reboot, a crowdfunding campaign raised funds for a Crystal Maze open to the public. Having…
1 min(s) read
In this brave modern world of ours, there are more ways of wiling away the hours than ever before. You could scroll endlessly through Instagram, watching recipe video after recipe video until you're so hungry you eat an entire bag of Cheetos to yourself. There are video games, movies, Netflix…
1 min(s) read
It’s universally acknowledged by all sensible people that spirits are, almost entirely, disgusting. As anyone who’s spent any time desperately trying to chug Smirnoff in order to prepare for a night on the town will tell you, having a bottle of Coke handy can make all the difference between seeing…
2 min(s) read
What's the grossest sounding word in the English language? Some say 'phlegm,' some say 'mucus,' but one word seems to top every poll, time and time again: moist. But why does the word 'moist' disgust people so much? Is it the sound of the word, or the associations it brings…
6 min(s) read
There exists a certain scepticism in society towards “spiritual” people. One thinks of kaftans, tambourines and Muesli - individuals characterised by one-sided conversations about plant medicines and conspiracy theories. However, I prefer to remain open-minded. “I’m happy-go-lucky”, I would tell my friends. “No you’re not - you’re cold and cynical.”…
2 min(s) read
A woman's 'brain exploded' while she was watching television. Now, Chloe Gallagher, who was 15 at the time of the incident, is being called a "miracle patient" by doctors who thought that the aneurysm she suffered in June 2010 would kill her. [caption id="attachment_12512716" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: MDWfeatures[/caption] She realized…
1 min(s) read
I don't know about you guys, but I've always wanted to go to Universal Studios. Disneyland might be the Happiest Place On Earth and all that, but before too long, the novelty wears off and you realise you've been hanging out for six hours with a pimply-faced teen in a…
1 min(s) read
An ophthalmologist is warning anyone who goes to sleep wearing their contact lenses to stop immediately, as it could result in the wearer suffering a very painful ulcer and cause permanent damage to their eyes. In order to hit home the point, Dr. Patrick Vollmer, of Vita Eye Clinic in…
1 min(s) read
Ladies and gentlemen, can you picture your wedding day? Some of you might have already gotten married so it'll be pretty easy for you guys, but for the rest of you out there, use a little imagination. You're in the church, holding hands with the love of your life, saying…
Your daily dose of inspiration, tips, and trends for a vibrant life.
