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Did you know that these scientific breakthroughs were discovered accidentally? Miscalculations can be costly... unless you're lucky. If these scientific discoveries weren't found accidentally, they would have remained unknown.   Penicillin Penicillin is one of the biggest medicinal breakthroughs in history! It came about entirely by accident as Sir Alexander Fleming took a break from his experimentation with the influenza virus for a two week vacation. When he returned he […]

Will you be the next TikTok star?  TikTok has taken over the world and may have revolutionised social media.  Some universities have taken it upon themselves to teach their students how to attract global audiences.  This comes with the hopes of mastering and monetising content creation. Students are taught how to formulate plans for TikTok content and participate in addictive magnetisms whilst also breaking down the chaos of the For […]

These are some of the weirdest sports played around the world.  There are a lot of weird things in this world, but these sports are exceptionally unusual.  Toe Wrestling  Starting from the weirdest one... Wife Carrying  I guess that is one way to bond with your partner. Fireball Soccer  Don't try this at home. Underwater Hockey  Not that weird, just a little. Gurning (Making Funny Faces) Do you think their […]

Some sayings are a bit weird and often make us wonder where they originate from.  One has to be a proper genius to make their sayings stick throughout centuries.  It is fascinating how language works, don't you think?    "A sight for sore eyes" Jonathan Swift (you probably know him for Gulliver's Travels) used the phrase in the 1700s. The original quote was "the sight for you is good for […]

Is staying up past your bedtime really that bad? For some, being a night owl is something they picked up from their teenage years. For others, it is part of their routine.  Here are the benefits of being a night owl.   Night Owls Are More Creative.  They always have creative solutions to any problem.  A study confirms that night owls can find creative alternatives to whatever situation they face.  […]

You need to stop procrastinating! With exam season around the corner, we just know you're 60% procrastinating and 40% studying.  But that's okay, we've got you covered.  Here is how to overcome procrastination: Set specific and realistic goals. Start by setting attainable goals such as creating your own deadline to finish a chapter of your studies.  Be as real and specific as possible with your goals. Don't write "study" (unspecific) […]