We might think that humans drink and take drugs to excess; we might think that we are the only species that succumb to the effects of addiction but this is not true. Right across the&hellip

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Summer is in its twilight days and autumn is on the way. September is no busier or quieter than any other month in the year. 2013 was no exception and there were some big stories&hellip

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The USA is a global nation, part of the United Nations and a military power. Because of the wars it has been involved in throughout its approximately 230+ years of history, it has settled many&hellip

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Every man and his dog that might conceivably be called a celebrity seem to release a memoir these days. The only surprise is that so many of them feel they have so much to say&hellip

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If there is one archetype of character in fiction that can be solely the construct of the later 20th century, the nerd / geek / dork / dweeb is it. Obsessed with emerging technology, baseball&hellip

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People, products, businesses and even places change their names over time and guessing what is what and who is who can be a staple of general knowledge quizzes everywhere. People do it for professional reasons&hellip

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In early October every year is World Mental Health Day. There is still a lot of stigma surrounding mental health so the organisations of the world dedicated to helping sufferers have come together to raise&hellip

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Photography has had a remarkable history ‘ entire study courses have been set up to the research into the history of the photograph, its development and application as well as the history that each photograph&hellip

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The period of witch trials from the 16th to 18th centuries was one of the darkest chapters in human history. There is no counting how many people were killed as the result of official investigations&hellip

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The traditional marriage is on the decline and divorce rates are increasing. We can argue about the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of the decline in traditional marriage but one thing is certain ‘ marriage is changing.&hellip

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It isn’t just chick flicks or live action ‘family’ films that can bring a lump to the throat. Animated television shows and made for TV movies are just as capable of stirring up the emotions.&hellip

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The Bible says ‘Pride goeth before the fall’. These days we tend to use the word ‘hubris’ to denote the phenomena of over-confidence. The tale is also told in the story of The Tortoise and&hellip

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They seem to be a fairly common part of celebrity and internet culture ‘ the wardrobe malfunction is one of the most searched for terms on the internet. Most celebrities now have at least one&hellip

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Brazil is the most populous countries in South America with over 201 million people. It also has one of the most celebrated movie industries throughout the developing world having produced some fine cult classics that&hellip

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Hollywood is often accused of rehashing, reinventing and creating too many unnecessary sequels. For some film fans ‘based on real events’ can sometimes lead to a rolling of the eyes ‘ yes, it probably is&hellip

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