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Scientific data suggests pollution is making penises bigger

Scientific data suggests pollution is making penises bigger

According to newly analysed data, the average male penis size has increased by 25 percent over the last three decades. Scientists say pollutants in what we eat, drink, and breathe are likely the cause of the rapid change. While it might not sound like the worst news at face value, scientists have raised concerns that the average male penis size is rapidly getting bigger. The revelation was made by researchers at...

By London, UK
Do accents still play a big role in our identity?

Do accents still play a big role in our identity?

In an increasingly globalised world, people have progressively more puzzling accents. Do accents still play a role in how we identify ourselves and others? ‘I’ve definitely not been believed when I say I’m Norwegian,’ says Lea Dzifa Seeberg, who grew up in Oslo before moving to the UK a little under five years ago. ‘Sadly, most people assume I’m from the US,’ she tells me. But her accent can change from time...

By London, UK
Oil from Super Bowl food is being turned into airplane fuel

Oil from Super Bowl food is being turned into airplane fuel

The greasy snacks bought by some 15,000 Super Bowl attendees on Sunday will imminently be used to sustainably power commercial airplanes. Work that one out. What was your highlight of the Super Bowl LVII on Sunday... Rihanna’s questionable yet spectacular halftime performance, perhaps Kansas City’s dramatic late comeback spearheaded by injury doubt Patrick Mahomes? All close contenders, our standout moment resided in the stadium carpark where three 270-gallon vats filled with...

By London, UK
How to be more sustainable this Valentine’s Day

How to be more sustainable this Valentine’s Day

The 14th of February, while a celebration of romance, brings a great deal of environmental concern. In efforts to tackle climate change, learn how you can make eco-friendly and sustainable choices this year. Valentine’s Day is, for the most part, synonymous with compassion and endearment. However, its focus on consumerism and single-use products makes it a particularly concerning holiday for the environment. With the ongoing climate crisis, individual environmental responsibility...

By Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia