Beth described several hauntings in her house, saying that “paintings have been hanging off the walls and photos had been pushed down”. After saying her house is “definitely” haunted, the caller left Ruth shouting in horror as she revealed her ghost threw a bottle of prosecco at her head. Beth continued: “We’ve got a dispenser […]
Tag: Skeptical
They're Skeptical, but Can Trump Change These Voters' Minds?
As part of a regular series, OZY has profiled some of those who voted for Trump, and now we profile those who opposed him last November. We asked them how they think he is doing, what they would like to see him change and — perhaps a big and — what it might take for […]
Half of young Europeans skeptical of democracy – survey
Published time: 4 May, 2017 16:54 Edited time: 4 May, 2017 16:56 Only around half of young Europeans think of democracy as the best form of government, a new survey has revealed, while three-quarters see the EU as more of an economic pact rather than a group of nations sharing core European values. The YouGov […]
‘Very last option’: McCain skeptical about preemptive strike on N.Korea
Washington’s war hawk, John McCain, who applauded Trump for bombing an airbase in Syria earlier in April, said the US should rely on China’s diplomacy instead of own military might in solving the North Korean crisis. When asked on CNN’s “State of the Union” if Donald Trump is considering a preemptive strike against North Korea […]
‘Not another one!’: UK voters skeptical, hopeful & exasperated ahead of snap general election
Published time: 18 Apr, 2017 20:41 UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement of a snap general election on Tuesday was greeted with an avalanche of reaction on social media, with emotions ranging from optimism to annoyance all prominently on display. Before May’s revelation on Tuesday, there was an announcement that there would be an announcement. […]
Americans Are Pretty Skeptical That Hard Work Will Pay Off
Hard work is often touted as the key American virtue that leads to success and opportunity. And there’s lots evidence to suggest that worker buy into the belief: For example, a recent study found that Americans work 25 percent more hours than Europeans, and that U.S. workers tend to take fewer vacation days and retire […]