PETA’s founder to leave behind grisly bodily gifts upon her death
PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk has announced her desire to leave behind a grisly set of assets upon her death. This includes a luxury handbag made from her skin, her lips to be delivered to the US president, and parts of her bowel gifted to Salt Bae. As Argentine revolutionary Che...
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Why are we all so obsessed with astrology?
Astrology is booming. Driven by younger generations, countless websites and platforms now cater to the astrologically inclined. We examine why this concept has taken over the zeitgeist again – and how it might be causing problems. While it may be a laughable concept to many, astrology now permeates almost...
Fundraiser launched after floating shop sinks due to pollution
The founder of Rubber Ducky Records, Myles Greenwood, has launched a fundraising campaign after his floating independent record shop was destroyed en route to Manchester last week. Myles Greenwood turned his boat into an independent music shop and venue, housing over 2000 pieces of vinyl and recording equipment. Since October last...
Stanford University students create ‘Rizz GPT’ for AR glasses
People are constantly finding new uses for ChatGPT, whether recreational or professional. The latest, has seen Stanford students develop a set of AR glasses which can provide automated conversation prompts on the fly. They call it ‘Rizz GPT.’ Typical advice for an important interview or date usually encapsulates something along...
Is powdered beer the answer to alcohol’s carbon footprint?
A German brewery has developed powdered beer, a revolutionary new beverage that may change the way we consume alcohol forever. Instant drinks like coffee and - dare I say it - custard, have been around for years now. And while these powdered alternatives have revolutionised our daily lives, an alcoholic...
Is diabetes killing my sex drive?
Chronic conditions such as diabetes can have a severe impact on a person’s physical and mental health, but can they damage our ability to be intimate with our partners, as well as ourselves? My body image has drastically changed since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year. Insulin injections have...
Opinion – Dating apps ruin the experience of falling in love
From selecting a potential partner based on vague information on a phone screen to the weighty implications of meeting within a platform designed to transform strangers into couples, have ‘dating apps’ taken the fun out of falling in love? If you met your significant other through close friends, family, or acquaintances, this article might not be for you. If you found your life partner on a dating app, this also...
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...
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...
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...
