International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has been celebrated since the early 1900s, with the inaugural celebration taking place March 8th, 1911. It’s a day to recognize the achievements of women all over the world for the amazing...
Oscar Top Trumps: Let the world’s best actors compete!
It’s Awards season and the Oscars are just around the corner. The Annual Academy Awards began in 1929, with the first ceremony being nothing more than a dinner party. With around 270 attendees, 15 statues were...
New Year’s Quiz
Some of you may have recently taken part in our recent New Year’s Quiz. The results are in and you can check out the answers below, or have a go at answering if you missed it (try not to cheat) Q1. What major...
4 Ways the Smartphone Defined a Decade
As the decade comes to a close, we want to take the time to reflect on the global superpower that took over the world: the smartphone. These tiny slabs of metal and glass have infiltrated and transformed virtually...
World Television Day – The best TV shows of the last decade!
Without a doubt, TV has a central role in our lives. It has brought people together, informed us about the latest developments in the world and entertained us for decades. And, while it is evolving, it’s showing no...
International Internet Day – 10 weird & wonderful facts!
This year (29th October) marks 50 years since the first commercial use of the internet. Crazy right! Since its creation, the internet has made huge technological advances all over the world. Here are 10 weird and...
The Origins of the Easter Bunny
While Easter is one of the most important holidays on the Christian calendar, children (and children at heart) around the world know it more for one thing: the Easter Bunny! Known for leaving chocolates and sweets...
DIY Challenge: Men vs. Women
With the Easter bank holiday weekend approaching, people all over the world will be planning new projects around the home. From replacing shelves, to a whole new garden, when it comes to DIY (that is, Do It...
20th Mar – How to Fight Hayfever
It’s the first day of spring, and while many people rejoice at the longer days, extra hours of sunshine, and the march towards the heat of summer, others are preparing to stock up on antihistamines. Yes, while the...
Peanut Butter Lover Day: Breakfasts from around the World
For nut lovers, one of the best days of the year is just around the corner. Yes, that’s right – it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Day in the US! The 1st March has been designated the official day of this creamy,...