Research shows that building a mental map is a serious brain-booster. Cab drivers in London, for example, are required to memorise 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks in order to qualify for a licence ...

About 36% of homeowners still have a mortgage when they retire, up from 23% a decade ago. This increase in mortgage debt is due to soaring property prices, changes in retirement ages and easy access ...

Cookie Monster as Pacman. Eat all the pink dots and avoid the ghosts.

People rarely read the warning labels on the products they buy, but sometimes it can give you a good laugh. So, for the sake of humour (and also safety) always read the warning label before use. Keep ...

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After the tragic crash of Air Florida's Flight 90 into Washington's Potomac River, an unforgettable scene was played out in the dark, icy waters. Twice, a balding ...

People born in Ox and Horse years generally won’t experience any extreme highs or lows in 2023. Ox’s determination and Horse’s energy should be able to handle what the year throws at them. But Tigers ...

Every cat lover knows the stereotype: Cats are aloof, indifferent, and moody. But there are some breeds that are known in the animal-loving community for being more ...

We uncovered the little-known facts, origin stories, and secret symbols even the biggest holiday fans never realised.

Princess Eugenie has paid tribute to her mum on her birthday with a series of photos celebrating her role as a "beautiful" mum and grandma.

One of the great equalisers in life is that we all have endured at least one hairstyle that just…didn’t work. For me, it was a centre-part bob in college that was supposed to accentuate my ...

Two brothers from Sydney have made headlines around the world for their hilarious tribute to their late mother. Sean and Chris Kelly wrote a death notice for their mum Jennifer Ann Kelly when she ...