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Memories of an Okie Boomer 3!

Bill Moore's newest book offers a nostalgic and humour-filled journey back to the carefree days of childhood in Middle America, capturing the essence of adventure, mischief and family storytelling.
Real Life Drama

Ted Bundy cold case finally solved after 51 years

In 1973, Ann Woodward was found brutally murdered inside a pub that she owned with her husband. While many thought that serial killer Ted Bundy was behind the murder, new technology has uncovered [...]
Real Life Drama, Relationships, Tips/Advice

Signs of dementia I missed in my own mother

Her unusual behaviour seemed pretty harmless at the time. But in hindsight, I wish my mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis had come a decade earlier.
14 craziest pop culture conspiracy theories of all time
Real Life Drama, Thought-provoking

14 craziest pop culture conspiracy theories of all time

Some we can chalk up to wishful thinking. Some we can chalk up to denial. And some are just downright crazy.
10 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries About Planet Earth
Real Life Drama, Thought-provoking

10 biggest unsolved mysteries about Earth

From the water that covers most of it to the moon that orbits it, here are some bizarre things about our home planet that science still doesn’t completely understand.
Real Life Drama

Hack your daily commute with these 17 tips

It should come as no surprise that in one of the few major studies ever conducted on commuters, researcher Meni Koslowsky, Ph.D., a psychology professor from Bar-Ilan University in Israel and [...]
7 Ways That Your Kid Is a Brat—And How Calm Parents Deal With It
Parenting, Real Life Drama

7 ways kids are annoying – and how to deal with it

Even the most angelic of kids can sometimes be bratty.
13 strange body facts you’ve always wondered about
Real Life Drama, Thought-provoking, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

13 strange body facts you’ve always wondered about

We asked experts for true stories and odd human body facts. What they told us might surprise you.
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Ekkapol Chantawong (Left), coach of the 'Wild Boars' soccer team speak during a press conference for the first time since they were rescued from a cave in northern Thailand
Inspirational, Real Life Drama, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

Teach yourself to meditate and beat stress

Learn about the benefits of meditation and how it can help your daily life.
So you think you can work from home?
Real Life Drama, Work

Do you have what it takes to work from home?

In the era of the flexible workplace and gig economy, an increasing number of people are moving away from regular offices, and are working at home instead
Gaming disorder: What every parent needs to know
Real Life Drama, Science/Technology, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

Gaming disorder: What every parent needs to know

If you've ever wondered whether your child's gaming habit was crossing the line, now you can find out for sure. Here's what the experts have to tell you about gaming disorder, and how to help [...]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Safety
Parenting, Real Life Drama, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

How to talk to your kids about online safety

While the internet is a great place for learning, socialising and having fun, it can also come with some danger. Help your kids stay safe by teaching them the right skills.
Chilling Real Ghost Stories Will Make You Believe
Entertainment, Real Life Drama

Chilling ghost stories that will make you believe in the afterlife

Absolutely true stories about shadowy figures, moving objects, strange voices, and other things that go bump in the night.
Healthy Foods for Fasting
Food, Home & Garden, Real Life Drama

Healthy eating throughout Ramadan: what you need to know

What should you eat for your pre-dawn Ramadan meal, or Suhoor, in order to have sustained energy throughout the day?
How To Think Big And Realise Your Goals
Inspirational, Real Life Drama, Thought-provoking

How to think big and realise your goals

How do you reach a goal, change your life, realise a dream? If you delve into the backstories of successful people, a common theme emerges: They think big.
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