It's A New Year...Time To Slim Your Wallet Down

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Having a Fat Wallet is nothing to be ashamed of. Sure you have a slim phone and slim laptop but when it comes to wallets, it's something you've probably never thought much about. Here are some tips on how you can slim your wallet for the coming year.

Izhikhothane – South Africa’s Bizarre Money-Burning Sub-Culture

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Izikhothane, which loosely translates to 'brag it,' is a South African subculture of youths who dress themselves in designer clothes they can barely afford. They arrive in minivans at public spots and participate in elaborate dance-offs against rival gangs.  During these performances, they indulge in burning wads of cash, destroying their clothes and spilling expensive food and alcohol on the streets. Why, you ask? To show off, obviously.

​In 1983, Isaac Asimov predicted the world of 2019. Here's what he got right (and wrong).

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In 1983, the Toronto Star asked science fiction writer Isaac Asimov to predict what the world would be like in 2019. Considering the title of this article, some predictions were surprisingly astute. 

Welcoming 2019 - New Year’s Eve Photos

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Festive and colorful images from around the world as people greet the New Year with fireworks, polar-bear swims, traditional festivals, and solemn observations.

The Dirtiest Things You Touch Every Day

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It’s not surprising that the world is a dirty place full of millions of bacteria. What may come as a surprise, though, is what the dirtiest items in your house and in public are! After you read this list, you might think twice about touching certain items and then forgetting to wash your hands. Ready to find out what the germiest and dirtiest places and things are? Here we go…here are the 25 Dirtiest Things You Touch Every Day!

Twelve Greatest Coastlines Around the World

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Opinions abound on travel websites about the world's greatest coastlines. Indeed, it is a difficult list to narrow down due to the sheer number of breathtaking coasts that exist all over the world. Here are just a few examples of popular coastlines from around the world.

The World's Smallest Country Almost Looks Like Heaven

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'Heaven on Earth' is a saying many travelers use to describe a place they adore. You might be thinking that it could only be possible in fairy tales, but a place like this truly exists.
If you ever have a great desire to touch the clouds, you might consider paying a visit to San Marino.

Hideaway hotels you can't reach by road

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Leave your suitcase above the wardrobe and your keys on the dresser, you won't be needing either on this trip around some of the planet's more access-challenged accommodation. Travel light, wear sensible shoes, and take some deep breaths...

Seven Reasons To Visit Namibia

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We hardly ever need a reason to go on holiday but more often than not deciding where to go is the real question. Namibia has a whole lot of new destinations available.

50 things to do in Cape Town, South Africa for under R50 (USD3.50)

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There are so many ways to enjoy what Cape Town, South Africa has to offer without spending a fortune. This festive season, be kind to your pocket and make the most of Cape Town without breaking the bank. Here are 50 things to do in Cape Town for R50 (US$ 3.50/GBP2.75/EUR 3.00) or less.

Why Were These 10 Deserted Places Abandoned?

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With a total population of over 7 billion people, it's hard to imagine that any place in the world could be abandoned. And yet, they exist, each one with an eerie past and an uncertain future. Here are the tales of 10 abandoned places and how they came to be deserted.

The 50 Best Podcasts of 2018

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The word podcast has by now become completely untethered from its namesake—the iPod. Analytics that were once uncapturable have become fairly comprehensive (downloads from Apple Podcasts surpassed 50 billion this year) and specific (Chicago streams more podcasts on Spotify than any other U.S. city does), which has brought new money and possibility to the form. Recipes for how to create a decent series were invented through trial and error, and thousands of producers now understand what makes our ears stand up: cults, cold cases, politics, feminism, and relationships, but most of all: stories.

10 great minds we lost in 2018

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We lost a great deal of internet pioneers and geniuses of physics in 2018.
Creations of fiber optic cables, men on the moon and the unsung heroes of the life sciences made their mark on the scientific enterprise.

7 Email Changes to Make You a More Efficient Blogger

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Most bloggers rely on email for dozens of tasks related to their work. They use it to communicate with editors, contributors, and webmasters. They use it to get daily digests from their most commonly consulted sources. They even use it to gather feedback and concerns from their readers.

James Dean’s Death Was Not Only Sudden And Brutal, But Also Incredibly Strange

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James Dean's stardom came crashing down in a fatal car accident in 1955. Indeed, the details of his death and what happened afterward are today still as confusing as they are disturbing.

Porch pirates sprayed with glitter and fart smell after opening fake package booby traps

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We've all seen the videos of thieves shamelessly stealing packages off of people's porches. Now someone is fighting back.

The One Word You Shouldn't Say To Someone With Anxiety Or Depression

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Take a moment to imagine yourself in the lowest mental state you could possibly be. It may seem harmless, but this four-letter word is actually doing a lot of damage.

The Caverns of Sonora

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Popcorn, bacon, and soda straws - these aren’t items on the menu of a subterranean diner but instead bizarrely named and spectacular-looking mineral formations housed inside the cave complex.

Why Names Are So Easy to Forget?

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Once, at a party, I was introduced to a friend of a friend. We shook hands, I told her my name, she told me hers. Then she did something that I was ever so grateful for. Why do we easily forget a name? This happens to even the most among us. No sooner does someone introduces themselves, the information flees our brains forever. There are a few reasons why this occurs.

How to nail your job interview - tips from 800 hiring managers

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Congratulations. You got the interview. 800 hiring managers reveal their preferences in a survey by NetQuote. Infographics help unearth the worst words to use in an interview, most important questions, and ideal resume length. Figuring out how to present yourself just got easier.