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If 15th century quintessential Renaissance Man Leonardo Da Vinci - the artist behind The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, the inventor of the parachute, the tank and the flying machine, a man of unquenchable curiosity and astonishing imagination - were to visit our contemporary world in…
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There are many ways in which KFC is disappointingly average. The chicken can be greasy, the fries are mushy and the coleslaw often looks like it was scooped from the inside of a shampoo bottle. There is one reason, and one reason only, for going back to the Colonel time…
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There are many things to love about weddings. Aside from the fact that it's a joyous celebration of love, they also provide an opportunity to dress up, and if you're lucky, there will be an open bar to boot. However, weddings can also be D-U-L-L! Most of us will have…
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Back in May, Kopparberg made every gin-lover's life complete when they announced they were offering up strawberry and lime pink gin. Now, they've gone above and beyond the call of duty by putting that strawberry and lime pink gin in a can for all of us to enjoy. Today, British…
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Like buying a car or home, retirement is a long-term investment – and the key to any big investment is to break it down into smaller savings goals over time. AARP is helping make saving for retirement easy with their interactive retirement savings coach, Avo℠ at AceYourRetirement.org. Check out some…
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Summer is almost upon us once again. The temperatures are set to soar, leaving us all hot and sticky, which means that it's time for everyone to ditch their spring wardrobes and embrace their summerwear instead. Woolly jumpers and denim jeans are out, and Hawaiian shirts and linen shorts are…
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In times of trouble, it can be really soothing to cling to the past, and I don't know about you, but there's nothing more reassuring than chocolate. Back in the day, there was no chocolate more soothing and indulgent than Dream from Cadbury, which was like a Dairy Milk without…
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Coffee is so much more than just a drink. Coffee is a sweet elixir of happiness that helps me survive my working day. There is a reason restaurants offer you a coffee at the end of your meal, and that's because they're saving the best thing until last. Coffee can…
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Last year the International House Of Pancakes sparked outrage by announcing they were changing their name to the International House of Burgers. In advertisements, the 'p' in their iconic logo flipped upside down, transforming IHOP into IHOb. The internet couldn't believe it. What's next, Burger King becoming Broccoli King? It's…
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A bisexual Sikh man has gone viral for creating a rainbow turban for Pride Month. Taking to Twitter, Jiwandeep Kohli shared a picture of himself smiling in his glorious creation on June 1. Since then, it has received widespread praise from the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, garnering over 26K…
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A transgender woman who previously competed as a man has become a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) track champion. CeCe Telfer clinched the women's 400-metre hurdles national title at the 2019 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships for Franklin Pierce University on May 25. The senior completed the…
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It's a fact that when you date within a relatively small community; any one-night stands you indulge in will inevitably come back to haunt you. However, things get even more awkward when you end up sleeping with a relative of your new romantic interest, and if you've accidentally gotten off…
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Everyone enjoys a good bar - I know I do. There's something about the atmosphere, the hubbub, and the music that just enhances a social experience. However, we all know that drinking too much alcohol can have serious short-term and long-term effects on our body and overall health. When you…
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Many people dream of being able to grow thick and lustrous hair; especially if their existing roots are already sparse and patchy. Indeed, many men and women fear going bald and will do anything to keep their hair follicles strong and healthy. Hair loss can happen for a variety of…
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There are plenty of people out there who simply love Jell-O. But the problem is that it's one of those desserts that you kinda have to eat on its own. If you've got a sweet tooth then you might be wishing that it could be combined with something else to…
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Many parents who chose not to have their children vaccinated - or anti-vaxxers as they are more commonly known - believe that there is a link between common vaccinations and disorders like autism. Now, a new study conducted in Denmark and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found…
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Global warming is an epidemic, and unless serious action is taken soon, the world as we know it will cease to exist. Now, a number of major corporations are taking action to do their bit for the environment too. Case in point, Coca-Cola, which has erected a number of billboards…
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Television has given us some of the most iconic living rooms in recent history. From Friends to Stranger Things to The Simpsons, and as a result, our real life living rooms often pale in comparison. However, that doesn't necessarily have to be the case thanks to this new IKEA series.…
