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Whether you're into soccer or not, you will no doubt be aware that the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Russia yesterday. The tournament, which is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, is seen as a celebration of sport, with it having the ability to unite…
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No matter how far we seem to get with feminism in the modern age, the issue of policing women's bodies seems to crop up at almost every turn. School kids are told they can't wear certain clothes because they'll "distract the boys", office workers are told they must wear heels…
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A rollercoaster at the Daytona Beach Boardwalk derailed on Thursday night, dropping two people 34 feet to the ground, leading to scenes of mass chaos. Daytona Beach Fire Department rushed to the scene and used ladders and a crane to rescue the other trapped carnival goers. In footage from the…
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Whenever you leave a tip at a bar or restaurant, you never really know where it's going. Sure, you can specify that you want your money to go straight to that lovely waiter who ran back and forth to the kitchen to update your order, or the waitress who helped cut up…
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In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a body was found in Carlton North park, in Melbourne, Australia. A passer-by spotted the corpse just before 3am, which was later identified as comedian Eurydice Dixon. The 22-year-old had been raped and murdered before she was discovered on a football pitch, BuzzFeed…
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Most of us have seen enough crime shows and read enough news stories in our lives to know that, when it comes to a crime as serious as murder, the last thing the perpetrator is willing to do is confess. In a recent case in the UK, however, the complete…
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This month marks the 14th anniversary of 'Killdozer Day', when one man went on a rampage through Granby, Colorado. Marvin Heemeyer was the culprit, and he even became a folk hero to some after story spread - but does the man who damaged more than a dozen buildings as an…
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If you were a dictator for one month, what would you do? Maybe you're a nice person and you would wipe debts, provide free food for your people and turn your country into a safe haven for all. Or, like the majority of people, you're a sadistic narcissist who would let…
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Meghan Markle is slotting seamlessly into her role of the Duchess of Sussex. Since marrying Prince Harry last month, Markle decided to put her honeymoon celebrations on hold in order to go ahead with royal engagements and get used to her new job. And, while there has been some criticism…
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The response in the entertainment industry to the numerous allegations levelled at Harvey Weinstein was huge. In fact, the way the world reacted to the many counts of sexual assault and harassment the movie producer was accused of was so wide-reaching that there's a whole Wikipedia page dedicated to 'The…
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Ivanka Trump has had some awkward moments on Twitter recently. During President Trump's historic summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, she tweeted, "Those who say it can not be done, should not interrupt those doing it. -Chinese Proverb." But according to experts, this was not a Chinese proverb. Previously…
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If you've ever been to a music festival, you know things can get pretty crazy. Everybody drives out to the middle of nowhere, sets up a tent, and watches concerts for multiple days. That's a lot of time to get drunk, and maybe do other drugs too. Whether it's a…
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If you offered everyone on the planet the opportunity to change one aspect of themselves, I'd be willing to bet that a near 100 per cent of them would take it up. Many people, I imagine, would want to alter their height, others their weight, and some their facial features.…
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One of the latest popular shows to receive the revival treatment was Roseanne, which ran for for nine successful seasons between 1988 and 1997 before coming to an end. Last year ABC announced they had greenlit a new season of the sitcom, with the original cast returning for the premiere in…
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On March 14 of this year, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking passed away at the age of 76. He was known across the globe for his incredible mind, contributions to modern science, and unrelenting determination to carry on with his work - even though he had motor neurone disease and was only…
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It's often said that the difference between a good and a bad teacher can change a student's life forever, and someone who exploits their power and authority can end up ruining the life of an innocent minor. Although schools have ditched corporal punishment, a far more depraved and damaging form…
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Since entering the royal family last month, Meghan Markle has found herself making headlines every week for a variety of different reasons. On the one hand, you've got those who adore the new Duchess of Sussex. Meghan's background, former career and outspoken feminism make her an interesting and modern member of…
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Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un's historic summit has been hailed as the "meeting of the century". After more than a year of trading insults, the two leaders finally met in Singapore on Tuesday for five hours of unprecedented talks that had almost every person across the world holding their breath. The meeting ended…
