Getting by on a technicality can be a lot of fun. After all, we are brought up to respect rules, but as experience shows, rules can be unfair and the people making them are often not exactly unbiased parties. So finding that line between the “letter of the law” and the “spirit of the law” … Read more
Looking at cute images is more powerful than you might realize. They can boost our mood, reduce stress, and leave us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, even on a gloomiest of days. But research has also found that scrolling through adorable pictures can help improve our concentration, and can even make us feel closer … Read more
HBO is at the center of controversy for supporting JK Rowling, the acclaimed author of the Harry Potter universe, stating that she has the right to express her “personal views” after confirming her involvement in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The 59-year-old has been widely criticized by a large portion of the book’s fanbase … Read more
Australian hardware retail chain Bunnings was found to have breached Australians’ privacy by using facial recognition technology (FRT) in 63 stores between 2018 and 2021. The Australian Privacy Commissioner ruled that the retailer collected sensitive data without consent. Bunnings has since defended the practice, arguing it was essential for safety and crime prevention. Highlights Bunnings … Read more
Those who have siblings know it isn’t always easy to have a good relationship. According to a 2023 German study, 28% of people experience sibling estrangement at least for one period in their adulthood. But it isn’t always so extreme: you can have a bad relationship with a sibling and still speak to them. That … Read more
A 2019 survey found that globally, we think old age begins at 66. When asked to describe it, we usually use the term wise (35%), followed by frail (32%), lonely (30%), and respected (25%). People believe we should prepare for this period of our lives by exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet (60% and … Read more
Around 1 million Americans live in RVs (recreational vehicles) full-time. It allows people to have freedom, change locations and travel whenever they want, and save money on rent and bills. However, some aspects of constantly living on wheels are far from enjoyable, which this Reddit user exposed in her recent post. The teenager writes that … Read more
Your parents’ initial impressions of your significant other are a big deal. Anything off-putting, even in the slightest, may affect the direction of their relationship. The author of this story is in a bind because of his girlfriend’s unhygienic living situation. He is embarrassed to have his parents over at her place and is struggling … Read more
For people working a regular 9 to 5, or at least for those not working on weekends, the two days at the end of the week tend to feel like a breath of fresh air. It’s their time to unwind, relax, and—in the best-case scenario—forget all about work. But some employers, like the one in … Read more
Somewhere in a perfect world, we probably find a person with whom it’s so easy and comfortable to walk hand in hand throughout life, live a long and happy life with them, raise children and calmly leave when our time comes. But this world is in no way perfect – so divorces and remarriages are … Read more