You’ve probably heard that all legends have a basis in fact. That may not be true. These bizarre urban legends are – or were at least inspired by truth.
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17 forgotten manners every parent should teach their child
Saying "please" and "thank you" is just the tip of the iceberg.
The world's best hotels for music lovers
These eight hotels stand out among music lovers for having hosted famous artists, or for being close to top venues, and are the perfect spots for music lovers to hit the right note.
14 secrets to make friendships last forever, according to lifelong friends
We asked some of the longest lasting duos (and trios!) how they’ve managed to make their bonds unbreakable.
15 sneaky things in your home that trigger anxiety
Anxiety triggers aren’t always easy to identify – if fact, they could be the ordinary things in your home that you would never suspect.
12 audio tracks we've sent into deep space
If there are aliens out there, these are the earthly audio recordings we’re hoping they will hear.
“My Car Won’t Stop!”
Dodging the highway traffic, her runaway car was clocking more than 140km per hour.
Crossroads of Faith
Jerusalem is sacred to three great world faiths. For centuries the followers of Islam, Judaism and Christianity have prayed, mingled and clashed here. Paul Robert has captured just a few of those scenes in this fascinating photo feature.
37 fat-burning foods to help you lose weight
There’s no magical way to lose weight instantly. But paired with exercise, these foods have the power to torch fat you just can’t seem to get rid of.
Tasting New Zealand
Step ashore and discover a wealth of flavours and culinary traditions – and find yourself tasting fresh, new delicacies everywhere you turn.
The 8 weight loss roadblocks holding you back
Stuck in a weight-loss plateau? These surprising factors may be preventing you from reaching your goal weight. Here’s how to outsmart these weight-loss roadblocks, from the book Stop & Drop Diet.
The best April Fools' Day pranks from around the world
From the classic spaghetti tree harvest to faked alien landings, April Fools' Day is the one day of the year you can forgive yourself for being duped. Well, maybe a little.
10 weird facts about lightning strikes
From strange lightning strike rashes to exploding trees, these lightning facts will, well, shock you.
18 anti-inflammatory foods to eat to reduce pain
Fill up on these nutritious whole foods to nourish your body, stop pain, and ease painful inflammation.
45 interesting facts about your favourite animals
Think you know everything there is to know about these familiar animals? Think again!
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