Way back in February 2020, before most of us really knew anything about COVID, we wrote an article for The Conversation about “leaveism” and its impact...
We know the importance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even for something as simple as a drink of water, conflicting advice and urban...
With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. Many of us might be making those familiar promises to be healthier, go on that trip we’ve always...
The Australian and American Veterinary Medical Associations recommend keeping cats indoors because they, and wildlife, will be safer. However, a boring indoor environment may not meet...
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city...
One of the best things about summer for the book-lovers among us is a beach towel by a strip of water … and time to lose...
As any frequent social media user knows, airline passengers often record and post in-flight incidents – from frightening turbulence to unruly members of the public. Often,...
Beyoncé uses the c-word in staging for her 2023 Renaissance tour, as well as in lyrics for the track Pure/Honey. Raph_PH/Wiki Commons, CC BY-SA Warning:...
I once restored a 1950s timepiece for a customer who waxed lyrical about the intricacies of my work – all the while refusing to pay. They...
A town in the US state of Vermont closed its roads to tourists in September 2023 after a social media tag sparked a swarm of visitors...