Celebrate the 180th Anniversary of ‘A Christmas Carol’ with These Fun Facts

Today marks the 180th anniversary of a little novella hitting the bookshelves in London. It was called A Christmas Carol, written by one Charles Dickens, and it had a lasting impact on what we consider as the Christmas Spirit. Well, except it wasn’t called that. The story’s original title is (needlessly) a lot longer. That’s …

Newcastle United: A Season of Struggle or Underachievement?

The 2023-24 season has been a rollercoaster ride for Newcastle United, raising questions about whether the club has underachieved despite the significant investments made by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) following their takeover in October 2021. After a promising start under Eddie Howe, the Magpies find themselves in seventh place in the Premier League …

Nobody Talks Anymore: Here’s What You Can Do About It

Most people above a certain age have noticed that conversation is less frequent than it used to be. We spend less time gathering, our social time is mediated by the presence of digital screens, and small talk with strangers is practically nonexistent. The good news is, if you’re interested in striking up more conversations and …

Canadian Man Arrested After Opening Drug Store Next to Cop Van — On Purpose

Drug addiction and illegal drug trade are plights on society — we doubt anyone would contest that. The real question is, what can we do about them? Well, we have no answers, but we doubt this Canadian fellow’s approach is the most effective. Jerry Martin decided to open a drug store in Vancouver, and not …

Increase in Mobile Betting: How Tech Revolutionized the Industry

Technology is always changing our world for the better. There are always news ways that our lives are being made easier and more efficient. We can do our weekly food shop online, buy clothes online and make all of our appointments at the click of a button. But technology has also made lots of improvements …

Aussie Man Saves Himself from Crocodile’s Jaws — By Biting Its Eye

We recently told you that Australia has a lot fewer venomous animals than you might think. That doesn’t make the place any less dangerous, though. There are still plenty of creatures that can completely mess you up. Take, for instance, massive saltwater crocodiles. One such beast recently attempted to make a snack out of Colin …