Even 4,000 years ago, people tested one another’s critical thinking skills with riddles and logic puzzles. This ancient civilisation, located in what is today the country of Iraq, left us with one of ...

The plural of octopus is… octopuses! No – NOT octopi. Here’s the deal: “Octopi” is how you would make the word plural in Latin; unfortunately, “octopus” is not a Latin word – it’s Greek. The Greek way ...

The Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse region on Earth. There are thousands of tree species, most of which grow to between 24 and 30 metres tall, developing huge networks of branches that make ...

At her coronation on June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth wore both the St Edward’s crown and the imperial state crown. She carried the sovereign’s sceptre with cross and the sovereign’s orb. Her father, ...

We boarded in a high state of excitement, stowed our far-too-bulky luggage in the vacant bunk room and had a grand tour of Birgitta. The Swedish-built, 55-foot, six-berth Hallberg-Rassy was absolutely ...

Sugar is public health enemy No. 1 when it comes to ageing, says plastic surgeon, Dr Anthony Youn. “One study attributed 184,000 deaths each year to sugary drinks like soft drinks and cordial,” he ...

Thanks to the pandemic, many people are spending hours every day wearing a mask, and that can lead to chafing, rashes and irritation. Petroleum jelly can protect your face by forming a protective ...

When it comes to famous streets, the Champs-Élysées is surely one of the most recognisable in the world. Running through Paris’ 8th arrondissement, it attracts throngs of tourists not only for its ...

This brain hack works best if you opt for something cheery, with a beat that’s strong and fast but not exhausting (100 to 130 beats per minute). Music with heart-rate lowering tempos – think 60 beats ...

As a little kid, you may have been chastised that “it’s rude to point!” especially if you dared pair the gesture with laughter. But, while it can be inconsiderate in certain circumstances around the ...

“This exchange happened accidentally between me and my boyfriend the other day and it’s been legendary for us ever since: after making an honest mistake he said, ‘Sorry I’m an idiot.’ And I, wanting ...

King George IV and Caroline’s unhappy union produced only one child, Princess Charlotte, who died in childbirth in 1817. When George IV died, the crown went to the next oldest son of King George III, ...