Knitting: Ten things you didn't know about the method

1. According to the British Hand Knitting Confederation four million women and 448,000 men in the UK are interested in knitting and sewing. 2. In New York in 2014, David Babcock, a professor of graphic design in Missouri, set a record of 3hr 56min for running a marathon while knitting.  3. The first knitting union […]

WATCH: Young man uses THIS hilarious method to flirt with a woman – but does it work?

Flirting can be a tricky thing to do, as well as a nerve-wracking experience. One man obviously wanted to get to know one young woman yet wasn’t sure how to go about it. The viral video shows him take matters into his own hands and use this unique way to do so. Thankfully it appears […]

James Bond recruitment method CONFIRMED by real life M – ‘Orphans hired to breed loyalty’

Over the last half century there’s always been some exaggeration in James Bond movies concerning how the British Intelligence services work. Last year the current real life M (known as C), Sir Alex Younger, claimed that 007 would fail the MI6 recruitment process because of his immoral character. Despite this, a new book by historian […]

Selling your house? THIS method could save you THOUSANDS and speed up the process

More than 95 per cent of house hunters begin their new property search online.  But did you know selling your property online can result in lower fees and land you a successful sale? One online estate agent, HouseSimple, says you’re 40 per cent more likely to triumphantly sell your house by doing it online.  Using […]

This Week In Trailers: The 4th, New York Asian Film Festival, Hotel Coolgardie, We Don’t Need a Map, To Stay Alive: A Method

Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: What better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? This week […]

Worried about your BMI? This new method is MORE accurate at identifying obesity

BMI is based on the healthy weight for a person’s height, but experts have long pointed out its limitations. However, a new study may have discovered a better method. Researchers at Leeds Beckett University found that calculating a person’s waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is more accurate and efficient. It could be used, in particular, to identify […]