University sports: why do people care so much?
“I sometimes get chills when our teams run into the stadiums at the start of the games,” says one fan. College sports are a massive phenomenon in the United States but not so much in…
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Game of Thrones prequel book is here, but does anyone want it?
Game of Thrones creator, George R.R. Martin has just released his new book, Fire & Blood and it’s not what you’d expect. Written in cooperation with Elio García and Linda Antonsson, it follows the reign…
Dolce & Gabbana’s latest drama, the most exciting episode: “Messed up with Chinese”
Three online video ad campaigns posted on Instagram by Italian brand Dolce and Gabbana have caused an uproar in China. The campaign was supposed to advertise the brand’s Shanghai fashion show. However, “The Great Show”…
Every day is Espresso Day in the UK
We’re drinking 95 million cups of coffee a day — and there’s definitely a catch. It keeps us from tearing out our hair on our morning commutes and can help us live longer. While most…
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the disappearing high street
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are expected to generate a £7 billion total revenue from the UK. Experts have differing opinions on how this will affect the future of retail shops. Though Black Friday and…
Aphex Twin limited merchandise launched today
An online independent record shop Bleep launched new Aphex Twin merchandise today. The collection of a limited number of items is based on iconic Aphex Twin (Richard James) videos and is available online and in…
Nearly 7000 under-25s are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
The main reasons for diabetes among young people are excess weight and obesity, concluded a report by the NHS. According to Diabetes UK, the figures are ten times higher than in previous years. However, with…
The kids are not alright
A new study shows that one in five young Brits struggle with mental health disorders. A report conducted by the NHS revealed that 16.9% of 17 to 19-year-olds showed symptoms of emotional, behavioural, hyperactivity and…
Are conspiracy theories a side effect of Brexit?
Pro-Brexit individuals are considerably more likely to believe in conspiracy theories – recent research says. The study, funded by a non-profit British organisation, Leverhulme Trust, has found that approximately 60% of Britons give credence to…
Penguin is launching a pop-up shop in occasion of Michelle Obama’s Becoming release
Today, November 23rd, publisher Penguin Bookshop is opening a pop-up shop in collaboration with gal-dem and Waterstones in occasion of the launch of Michelle Obama’s autobiography, Becoming. The shop, located on 2 Bury Place, is…