Posts in category Curiosities

If George Orwell could have seen what his term ‘Big Brother’ had been used for, he would probably be turning in his grave. Of course …

A British winemaker and astronomer has produced a wine made with part of a 4.5 billion year old meteorite.  Wine connoisseurs say it’s a good blend, …

Brighton has been jokily referred to as an ‘entire town helping the police with its enquiries’ (aka just a little bit shady) by Keith Waterhouse  …

How is it that there can be two names for the same drink? English and American English differences aside, these are not actually the same …

A new reality show is appearing about women in wheelchairs who lead active lives. It’s called Push Girls. Producers are already planning another show based on …

If you need to consult Wikipedia on Wednesday you’re out of luck. The founder, Jimmy Wales, has called for an online protest against the bills …

Purchasing items online is a gamble, but a very tempting one at that. Online clothes shoppers run the risk of items of clothing not fitting …

Since brutal honesty and irreverence happen to be the hallmarks of the Dead Curious brand, Rolling Sloane has of course refused to apologize to the …

You hear these stories about writers who went unappreciated throughout their lifetimes only to be discovered and internationally admired as literary geniuses posthumously. I love …

No, this is not some ode to winter… That was last week’s article about the high altitude drinking and dancing on the bar competition, which was my …