The Dark Side Of Trending

The Dark Side Of Trending

Trending: The Pursuit Of Viral Fame In the digital age, social media has revolutionised the way we communicate, share, and connect with one another. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have not only changed the way we interact but have also given rise to a...
The Wren: December’s Other Bird

The Wren: December’s Other Bird

The Wren And The Robin If you are anything like me, it is the robin you think of when you think of December. It’s on Christmas cards and can often be seen bobbing around in the garden, too. So, it may come as a surprise to learn that the bird of the month for December...
The Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect

Reflecting On The Phenomena “Luke, I am your father,” says Darth Vader at the bottom of Bespin, having just liberated his son of his right hand (Sorry, spoilers). That famous line from Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back is one of the most quoted...
New Books For December

New Books For December

New Books recommended last month were in the Science Fiction genre. This time around, it’s fantasy. Firstly, for the reluctant reader, it’s the brilliant—and still ongoing—Beast Quest series, and for those looking to challenge themselves: Eragon; a deep and epic...
Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift was an Irish writer who lived between 1667 and 1745.  He was known for his sharp wit and biting commentary on the social and political issues of his time. Swift’s works are a reflection of the views he had on the world and his dissatisfaction with...
COP28: Milestone Or Not?

COP28: Milestone Or Not?

What is COP? In 1992, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was founded as an international treaty to address the issue of climate change. The Conference of the Parties, or COP, is the decision-making body of the UNFCCC and brings together...