Health and safety seems to have gone a bit mad in recent years. Whether it’s banning children from playing Pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, or the perceived risk of impalement by candy floss, there is no shortage of tales of councils, schools, housing associations and employers going a bit overboard and risking removing all the fun from life. You […]
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Step Inside the Secret Spaces Hidden in Famous Landmarks
Last updated on May 12th, 2020 at 01:13 pmThey’re some of the most famous places and landmarks in the world, visited by millions of people every year. But did you know that, hidden away in some of the world’s biggest tourist attractions, there are secret rooms and spaces that only a lucky few ever get […]
Devastated Destinations – Famous Landmarks Destroyed by Movie Monsters
Last updated on November 18th, 2019 at 12:41 pmIt’s a well-known fact that Hollywood just loves to destroy famous places and landmarks. Whether it’s a superhero movie or just a plain old apocalypse brought about by global warming/asteroids/monsters/zombies/earthquakes/volcanoes (delete as appropriate), it seems that nothing hits home more than watching a beloved monument or landmark […]
What’s in a Street Name?
Last updated on May 29th, 2020 at 04:04 pmHave you ever given a thought to the road you live on, or the streets you walk down every day? What gives them their names and makes them what they are? No doubt you’ve seen roads, streets, avenues, lanes and closes all before. But have you considered […]
The World’s Ugliest Buildings… Fixed
There are plenty of stunning buildings out there, feats of architecture and engineering so great that it’s hard to believe they exist. And then, there are the buildings that aren’t quite so… attractive or well-designed. The feats of architecture and engineering so ugly and, well, bizarre, that it’s hard to believe they ever passed the […]
The 11 Different Types of Eaters: Which One Are You?
We’re all different, and so are our food habits. Some of us eat to live, while others live to eat. Still others live to photograph their food, try the weirdest dishes or criticise every single aspect of their meals. We’ve decided that there are 11 different types of eaters, and taken a light-hearted look at […]
25 of the World’s Creepiest Abandoned Places – Infographic
Last updated on April 30th, 2021 at 09:24 amWhilst visiting abandoned cities, islands, theme parks or asylums may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there are plenty of people who like nothing better than investigating these creepy places. And these sites often have some fascinating history behind them. A while back we produced an interactive […]
The Dysfunctional Family’s Guide to Family Etiquette
Last updated on April 30th, 2021 at 09:26 amFamilies. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. We love them to bits, but they also drive us crazy. If it’s not Dad hogging the remote, then it’s your sister clogging up the bathroom cabinet with toiletries. Cue a minefield of potential arguments. But don’t worry, […]
What Do Pets Do All Day? Your Day vs. Your Pets’ Day
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 09:14 amThe UK is a nation of animal-lovers with 44% of the population owning a pet. Dogs (to the outrage of cat-people everywhere) are the most popular pet, with 24% of people owning at least one. This is closely followed by cats (17%), and, surprisingly, fish (8%). As […]
