Tech founders are trading hoodies and energy drinks for something you might not expect: etiquette school. Instead of just optimizing code and pitching investors from a laptop glow, some startup founders are now learning how to optimize something else entirely—how they behave in real life. A venture capital firm called Slow Ventures has been hosting […]
Some people taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) for weight loss or Type 2 diabetes say they notice a side effect sometimes called “Ozempic personality.” Doctors describe it as a possible form of anhedonia, which means feeling less pleasure or interest in things you used to enjoy. It’s not common, and it’s not yet clear if […]
Teachers are increasingly using “brain breaks,” like quick movement exercises or short meditations, to help students stay focused as attention spans appear to shrink. A recent survey found that 88% of teachers believe students struggle to focus more than they used to, a problem many say worsened after months of pandemic-era screen learning. Social media […]
Iron Maiden and Timex have teamed up for a limited-edition watch celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary. Inspired by a rare 1986 timepiece and the album Somewhere in Time, the watch features a black dial with a blue Cyborg Eddie design, glowing hands, and an Indiglo backlight that turns Eddie red when the crown is pressed. […]
For many of the world’s 4 billion city dwellers, travel is no longer just about beaches, food, or landmarks. it’s about something they can’t find at home: real darkness. As city lights brighten the night sky, stars are fading from view. In response, a new travel trend called dark sky tourism (astrotourism) is booming. It’s […]
The “high skull” beauty trend involves trying to make the head appear taller by increasing the distance between the hairline and the top of the skull. Some people use styling tricks like hairclips, hairspray, and specific hairstyles to create the illusion of added height. In more extreme cases, others turn to cosmetic procedures such as […]
📱 That innocent little “like” button? It might be doing more than you think… In a recent case in Turkey, a court reportedly upheld a ruling where a spouse’s repeated likes on other people’s suggestive photos were seen as more than just scrolling behavior, they were considered enough to damage marital trust and contribute to […]
Some people wake up a little tired.Others wake up feeling like their body is glued to the bed. The internet has recently latched onto a word for this feeling: “dysania,” the extreme difficulty of getting out of bed in the morning, even after a full night’s sleep. And for many, it’s not laziness at all. […]
A viral post claiming that tattoos will be banned in Texas by 2028 has been making the rounds online, but it doesn’t hold up to even a quick fact check. The rumor suggests a new law and even includes a fake press release supposedly from Gov. Greg Abbott, but none of it is real. There […]
It sounds like sci-fi, but some dairy farmers have genuinely tried putting VR headsets on cows to keep them calm and boost milk production. One of the most talked-about experiments came from a farmer in Turkey, Izzet Kocak, who fitted cows with custom VR goggles showing bright green, sunny pastures. The idea was simple: if […]
The Royal Navy is reportedly set to spend up to £200,000 redesigning female sailors’ uniforms after concerns were raised about “inappropriately placed” buttons.According to an internal document seen by The Times, the No 1 jacket, worn at ceremonial events by figures including the Princess Royal, will be altered “at the Crown’s expense,” meaning the cost […]
The popular “V” hand gesture, often used to signal peace or victory, is being flagged by some security experts over potential privacy risks in high-resolution photos. Chinese security expert Li Chang recently demonstrated on a reality show that close-up images of a V-sign can, in some cases, reveal parts of a person’s fingerprints. He also […]