It’s the holiday that, nowadays, seems to pay homage to America; it’s often a commercialised, over-the-top affair that gives a flavour of US life to those across the globe. With how the day has evolved over time, it’s origins have certainly become overshadowed by more recent customs that have transformed tradition into scary fun.
Read MoreI understand none of us want to be reminded of 2020 but with 2022 creeping up on us thick and fast, a light-hearted recap of some of the craziest Covid conspiracies can’t hurt…
Read MoreArthurian literature is initially more legend than myth, since Arthur is thought to be a real historical figure. But there’s always some debate about this. Did he really exist?
Read MoreMore balanced accounts, looking at the lives of the victims and the wider impact of these crimes, gives a realistic view of serial killers and is less likely to glorify them.
Read MoreWith the weather heating up, I have noticed an old foe resurfacing… my smelly feet. Though this isn’t a huge problem for me (Thank you, Peditech!), I thought it would be interesting to see what actually causes my cheesy issues, and the issues of more than 80% of the UK population (Newbury, 2018).
Read MoreThese feisty crustaceans have the nickname of “thumb splitter” due to the impressive feeding appendages which can pack a powerful punch and cut through a finger to the bone if handled inaccurately.
Read MoreThe ocean is a huge, fascinating place, with just 5% having been explored (which I find slightly unnerving). What has been explored though, is deeply fascinating, slightly creepy and also a little bit magical. This article will look at four fabulous ocean discoveries.
Read MoreConstant rumours and chatter has left the world rolling their eyes any time a new story of Prince Philip dying comes out. The team behind the royal family have indeed been preparing for the aftermath for years.
Read MoreWhen you think of Earth what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do you think of the ocean? Do you think of Trees and grass? Do you think of mammals, fish, or birds? How many of you think of dust? Well, that is what we are all made of; dust.
Read MoreThis year though I went down a research rabbit hole when my mum told me that she had heard about Reindeers eyes changing colours and wanted to know why. I read about their feet, their antlers, their noisy tendons. I learnt about their subspecies variation, their eating habits, reintroductions in Scotland. There was a lot, but I’ve picked a couple of my favourites. So, strap in for some of the reasons why I think reindeer are awesome.
Read MoreWe as humans are curious by nature and crave connection in the same way as we crave nutrition. From a nod of the head to gushing conversations we communicate constantly, even when it is difficult, people find a way to connect. We are not alone in this – quietly, without our knowing, plants communicate constantly, and we are only just starting to understand how.
Read MoreAfter years of putting up with me talking about penguin knees, grass screaming, the anomalies of statistics and much much more, he suggested I find an outlet “If you find it interesting, why do you think no one else will?”. So here I am giving it a go; the first “random blurb I blurted out to him – “Have I ever told you how cool crocodile hearts are?”
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