Category: Fun
10 ways to save money in the UK this Easter
Consumer watchdog Which? is advising families facing cost of living pressures on how they can save money over the Easter holidays with these handy hacks for free, or cut-price, activities.... Says Natalie Hitchins, Which? Home Products and Services Editor: “With the rising cost of living taking its toll on household finances, millions of families are…
5 Fun Alternatives to Watching TV
Home workouts are an alternative to watching TV As a mature adult, you've probably grown tired of watching TV and Netflix all the time. It's a form of entertainment that has been around for decades and has naturally started to lose its power over recent years. Although watching TV is still…
8 Alternatives to Wordle – including Lewdle, Lordle of the Rings
Wordle is the latest new online puzzle game to take the world by storm, proving so popular that it was recently acquired by the New York Times for an estimated seven-figure fee. Its popularity is due largely to its simplicity. The online brainteaser challenges users to guess a five-letter word within six tries, with no clues whatsoever…
‘Irate’ is TikTok language expert’s recommended Wordle starter word
Wordle, a web-based word game that challenges users to guess a mystery five-letter word with six guesses, has become the viral sensation of 2022. In fact, it’s proved so popular that it’s just been bought by the New York Times for an undisclosed seven-figure sum. The game was created by software engineer, Josh Wardle, who made a…
No WiFi tops list of 40 most boring things in life
Image: About Manchester The top 40 most boring things in life have been revealed - including waiting for the kettle to boil, on goings at Westminster, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A study of 2,000 adults found having to endure periods without Wi-Fi is considered the most tedious…
Ebenezer Scrooge crowned most iconic Christmas film character
Ebenezer Scrooge. Image: Disney Christmas Carol Bah humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge, the cold-hearted miser from A Christmas Carol, has been crowned as the most iconic festive film character. The legendary Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, from Home Alone and Will Ferrell’s Buddy from Elf come in second and third respectively, following…
There Are Now More Than 20,000 Detectorists In The UK
The way the nation spends its time is changing. In the past, people would fill their weekends with trips to the beach, long walks in the park and attendance at religious services. However, today, things might be changing. With the rapidly rising popularity of metal detecting, more people than ever before are searching for buried…
Only 1 in 8 Brits have been abroad in 2021, research shows
A study of 2,000 adults found only 12 per cent have managed to escape the UK and get abroad during 2021. Four in 10 have been able to enjoy a ‘staycation’, while another 40 per cent haven’t gone away at all. Just under two thirds (64 per cent) feel the changing isolation and quarantine rules…
Behind Closed Doors: Keeping Your Secret Passions Hidden From The Outside World
Everyone has interests that they would rather keep to themselves. While most people can relate to even the weirdest of passions, talking about this sort of topic in public can be very embarrassing, especially when it is a personal thing. No matter your particular kink or interest, though, you should be able to enjoy the…
Lord of the Ring – why Tolkien is most successful author ever
When it comes to perfect material for the big screen you can't beat the works of JRR Tolkien, it seems. Chris Price looks at the most successful book-to-film adaptations of all time including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Next time you are chatting to your mates down the pub or at work…
