Dog owners try the pavement test: on hotter days, if you can’t hold the back of your hand on the pavement or beach for 5 seconds without feeling uncomfortable, your dog won't much enjoy walking on it ...

Arguments exist on both sides for so-called eponyms to be abandoned. When writing on often-forgotten body parts though, one thing can be said: the Circle of Willis is a lot more memorable as a name ...

This small, shallow concrete bowl opened in 1979. In 2013, local skaters campaigned for it to be added to the US National Register of Historic Places—a world first. That recognition did not mean ...

I think it should be required reading for all. It’s a part of our narrative that isn’t always fully discussed, and Adichie tells it with brilliant nuance and skill. It reminded me that writing can ...

At the end of last year, there were a total of 2.7 million public charging points for electric vehicles worldwide. China boasts over 1.7 million of these chargers, with Europe installing around ...

Actor Finty Williams, talking about her mother, highly-acclaimed actor Dame Judi Dench “I don't spend as much time with my mother as I would love because she is always working. There's no point ...

To me, this dramatic coat looks like something a 1950s screen star would wear; it has that generous cocoon shape that was so popular back then. The bright shocking pink colour was also popular in the ...

We couldn’t possibly compose a list of nerve-wracking novels without a nod to the master of horror himself, Stephen King. Whilst it was tough to choose just one of his 54 titles, The Shining is a ...

2. Pay Cash Paying cash for your project will save you a significant amount of money in loan interests and credit card charges. If you are renovating a home for sale, taking a loan to fund the project ...

Howard's earliest memory of writing was from second grade when he was just eight. His debut horror story, full of skeletons, blood, and witches, was read by his teacher, principal, and parents. Lee's ...

What is proper nutrition for your dog? When it comes to feeding a dog, many people think of meat. Well, man's best friend is a meat-eater by nature. For that reason, many people feed their dog with ...

For example, someone who fears travelling by bus is taught to imagine driving the vehicle. People with agoraphobia also learn to use self-hypnosis to reduce their anxiety about being in public places.