If you’ve recently become a dog owner, you’ve probably learnt that, like you, your furry friends can suffer from anxiety, too. Anxiety is common among dogs for a number of reasons — some are anxious due to situational circumstances like separation anxiety (especially after spending all that time at home…
I am not a calm person by nature. I’ve always got a million things on the go and the idea of just sitting still, even for a few minutes, fills me with dread. But when the folks behind the Calm app challenged me to just chill out for 21 days,…
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has gone and announced that it has added three new burgers to its classic line up. The fresh trio, known as the cheese and bacon chicken range, is made up of the Cheese and Bacon McSpicy, Cheese and Bacon McChicken and Cheese and Bacon Deluxe. Building on…
KFC’s crazy new recipe combines its classic Popcorn Chicken with cupcakes to create the ultimate savoury chicken snack.
There are few sides as satisfying as a baked potato. These fluffy, warm, cosy delights are well-loved by foodies all over, so mastering the art of cooking them is a truly valuable skill. In order to deliver on this task, however, you’ll need a couple of things. A love of…
If you are only washing your new household items after the first time you use them, you might be missing a crucial first step. Often, the cleaning process should commence as soon as the packaging or tag is removed. Even if they look clean, clothes bought off the rack have…
Reboots have been at the forefront of pop culture for so long, you might be nostalgic for a time when every other film or TV show wasn’t trying to cash in on the reputation of an established brand. Just last week, Warner Bros.’ second attempt to turn the Mortal Kombat…
According to numerous reports, Windows 10 updates KB5000842 and KB5001330 cause annoying performance bugs for games running in windowed modes. Per Microsoft’s patch notes, “a small subset of users have reported lower than expected performance in games after installing KB5000842 or later updates. Most users affected by this issue are…
Even if your social media threats are more a whimper or an annoyance than a full-scale war from internet strangers, you can still keep images of your house (and ideally, your address) from sitting around on Facebook.
It’s a well known fact that nipples are an extremely sensitive area of the body. They’re packed with nerve endings and react both quickly and intensely to touch, so it makes sense that people want to play with them. Sure you can give them a little tweak with the fingers,…
A psychologist explains how to figure out which attachment style you associate with most, and how to change your approach to relationships.
Have you ever wondered to yourself how high your heart rate “should” be getting while you’re getting a sweat on? Here’s your answer.
Lorde’s onion ring review Instagram account is back and so we have the crispy snack option on the brain. Here’s how to make them at home.
Updating your home decor can be a costly process. And if you’re on a budget or you’re renting, it can feel like the options you have on hand are limited. Sure, it may mean you can’t redo the bathroom tiles or pop a fresh coat of paint on the walls….
Do you need a new pair of headphones and love a bargain? Well, good news, because Amazon is running a sale on a range of Sennheiser products, including half off the True Wireless CX 400BT Earbuds and $200 off the Momentum headphones. You can check out more info about these…
Paper towels are just another form of non-recyclable paper waste, and you’re probably using them way more often than you need to. On average, according to the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS), some 45.3 million Americans use eight or more rolls of paper towels a month. As…
Every few months, news of another dangerous TikTok “challenge” circulates that horrifies parents everywhere. From the “Skull-Breaker Challenge” to the “Benadryl Challenge,” kids are always finding new, perilous ways to dare each other into harming or even killing themselves. The latest recirculation is called the “Blackout Challenge,” in which a…
Wikipedia is one of the internet’s last bastions of freely accessible public information, and since it’s relatively unspoiled by the type of polarization common on social media it can feel refreshing to research anything from the mechanics of aircraft toilets to Alexander the Great without being bombarded by trolls or…
Raising a child is full of surprises. No matter how many books, parenting forums, and articles you read, the truth is that nothing can completely prepare you for it. After become a parent, though, I now have the gift of hindsight, so here’s what I would say if I could…
A drink with your breakfast, lunch or dinner can make your meal more enjoyable. But have you considered whether your drink of choice may affect the way your body absorbs the nutrients in your food? Dietary factors that can increase the uptake of other nutrients are called enhancers, while those…
Ever wondered about the social etiquette surrounding digital dating, today? A recent report reviewed when Aussies think it’s ok to ghost.
The 2021 Academy Award nominees have been announced. Here are all the nominated films and where you can find them in Australia.
Attention bacon lovers: If you don’t own a muffin pan already, you’ll probably want to pick one up real soon. You can turn bacon into ingenious edible bowls by baking bacon in a miniature or full-size muffin pan. Think bacon egg breakfast cups, breadless BLTs, or bite-sized bacon appetisers.
It happens to the best of us: one minute you’re innocently scrolling through listings, and the next you’re planning your life in a former industrial town where you’ve found the historic house of your dreams at a price you can seemingly afford. You might even go to the next step…
Once you’ve decided to paint the interior of your house — or even just a room — the next decision is much harder: picking a colour scheme. Maybe you really like canary yellow, but you’re worried about making that kind of commitment. Or maybe you mentioned that you’ve decided to…
The G&T is a garden drink, best consumed while lounging among pretty flowers and in verdant fields (or backyards), preferably while wearing a fun sundress. (They’re also a very good hot tub drink — they seem hydrating even though they are the exact opposite.)
Skateboarding has never followed a rulebook, which means that on some level, a piece about learning how to skate probably defies its countercultural roots. And though it’s fostered the growth of a global community, skating is a solitary sport, which is probably why it’s become a newfound pastime for adults…
A recent paper in a journal called Medical Hypotheses has made the argument that maybe we shouldn’t be wearing masks. It cites year-old research, from before we understood the pandemic, and its arguments don’t hold together. But it looks like a scientific study, and it’s been shared on social media…
Google recently unveiled several new Google Meet features, including a reorganized web interface with new pin controls, a new data- and battery-friendly Saver mode for mobile users, and a slew of upcoming video features.
Stop what you’re doing, install Steam on your desktop or laptop PC (if you haven’t already), and go hit up the store page for Quiplash. That’s Jackbox Games’ delightfully fun “submit answers to a prompt and everyone playing votes on what’s funny” experience that’s been a mainstay of many a…
Despite lube’s ubiquitous nature, there still seems to be a whole lot of misconception surrounding it. We chat to an expert about why.
Anzac Day for 2021 is this coming Sunday. For some, that means a long weekend and for others, it simply represents a day to pay your respects over the course of a regular old weekend. Irrespective of whether or not your state or territory is set to recognise Anzac Day…
Mother’s Day is getting closer and closer, and you might (like me) be breaking a sweat over what to buy her. Given that we just celebrated World Earth Day, we figured it’s as good a time as any to round up some ethically-made, eco-friendly gift ideas. If you’re looking for something…
