Fun
If we write about something which we feel doesn't fit into a specific category but is a "fun" topic, then it'll be listed here within the fun articles category.
Gad Saad, like Jordan Peterson, has transformed from an out-and-out academic to somewhat of a cultural icon. Like Peterson, Saad sits in a strange space between a university library and a podcast studio: a university professor who has broken into the consciousness of normal people. Saad’s more recent addition to his literary catalogue, Suicidal Empathy, follows a similar theme to…
Most of us in Britain are chronically exhausted. But it is not for a lack of trying. Industry data shows that British consumers collectively fork over billions of pounds every single year on sleep aids, supplements and domestic remedies in a desperate quest for rest. We spend small fortunes on weighted blankets, blackout blinds and herbal tea. We download apps…
Moving is stressful at the best of times. Add a deadline and it’s a different beast entirely. Maybe a job’s starting in six weeks two hundred miles away. Maybe the chain just imploded, again. Maybe there’s a separation, or a house you’ve inherited and quietly can’t afford to hold onto. Whatever it is, a slow sale stops being a mild…
Even for a novice, growing mint from seeds is both simple and rewarding. The two things you need are patience and consistency; after that, the mint pretty much takes care of itself. Even for a novice, growing mint from seeds is both simple and rewarding. The two things you need are patience and consistency; after that, the mint pretty much…
Be honest. The last time you felt genuinely unwell while working from home, did you log off and rest, or did you prop yourself up on the sofa, open the laptop, and “just keep an eye on emails”? If it was the second one, you are very much not alone, and that is exactly the problem. Working from home was…
On a recent trip to Edinburgh, I decided to take the family to Hermiston Gait, a retail park that’s been around for more than 25 years. Before heading off, I wanted to know which shops we could visit on the trip, but that turned out to be a bit harder than I was expecting. There’s currently no official website for…
Excessive hair loss is a problem that affects both women and men, regardless of age. While losing some hair every day is a natural physiological process, noticing an increased amount of hair on your brush, pillow, or during washing can understandably be concerning. In practice, there are many possible causes of weakened hair – ranging from daily hair care habits…
New parents might not realise it, but there are loads of freebies they can get as soon as their little one arrives. One of the first things me and my wife got for free was our Baby Box from the Scottish government. If you’re not aware, all new parents in Scotland are sent a “Baby Box” – it’s basically a…
Source: Magnific.com Protecting your digital footprint while traveling is just as critical as locking your hotel room door. Hackers and cybercriminals frequently target jet-setters via vulnerable public networks. It means that essential habits like disabling Wi-Fi auto-connect, avoiding unsecured charging stations, and using robust encryption software are the absolute best defenses for your data. Whether you’re exploring the historic streets…
I have been sipping my way through a huge number of Scottish gins this year, and have come to believe that they are among some of the best in the world. If you’re looking to buy an excellent Scottish gin for yourself or as a gift, I think the following 9 gins from Scotland are your best options. All…