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The ugly side of Snapchat and Instagram filters
Digital tweaks that obscure your flaws are setting an unrealistic standard of beauty and that can take a toll on one’s self-esteem. Continue reading
From Backstreet Boys to the Lion King: Why we crave nostalgia
It seems like everywhere you look, ’90s pop culture references are popping back into the mainstream — and no, it’s not a coincidence. Continue reading
It’s not all globetrotting, jet-setting and peanuts: Flight attendants dispel myths
On May 31, flight crew members celebrate International Flight Attendant Day to recognize the work, time and patience that goes into providing comfort, care and safety to travellers. Continue reading
World Bee Day: How beekeepers are keeping the pollinating buzz alive
“I think we’re here as a beacon to tell a message about what’s happening to our environment, and I see that as as probably the most important role of a beekeeper nowadays.” Continue reading
How India runs the biggest election in the world
The country of 1.3 billion will hold its 17th general election in seven phases set to begin on April 11 and end on May 19. Continue reading
Do you have a common cold or the flu? Here are the cold hard facts
The question is, have you been infected by the constantly mutating influenza virus, known as the flu? Or is it one of the 200 strains of the common cold virus? Continue reading
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz surprises teen awaiting double-lung transplant
Jason Mraz stopped by the St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri to help cheer up a young patient fighting for her life. Continue reading
Lost luggage: Here’s what happens to your baggage after check-in
How does your baggage make it from the check-in desk to your final destination? And what happens if you’re one of the unlucky passengers whose luggage gets lost along the way? Continue reading
Emotional Christmas short film goes viral, leaves internet in tears
British filmmaker Phil Beastall re-shared the “Love Is A Gift” video online Sunday and it has since garnered over six million views. Continue reading
‘Odd Jobs’: From coordinating movie stunts to tasting chocolate — a look at some of Canada’s most unique jobs
Some of these jobs seem too good to be true. Continue reading
The gluten-free diet: the truth behind the trend
Often considered a dietary bogeyman, gluten has been taking a pounding for years. But is it really bad for you? Continue reading
With mock meat on the rise, here’s how to survive on a vegan diet
The body can thrive on a vegan diet, but some nutrients are more difficult to get. Here are the best the ways to make up for these deficiencies. Continue reading
What a trade war is, how it works, and why it will impact Canada
What are they good for? Experts say, absolutely nothing Continue reading
Banksy frenzy hits Canada: How and why the legendary street artist remains anonymous
Banky’s appeal is not only attributed to his subversive stencil art but also the fact that his identity remains a mystery. Continue reading
Video shows shark yanking woman into water by her finger in Australia
Melissa Brunning was on vacation off the northwestern coast of Australia in Dugong Bay, a remote spot known for its sharks and saltwater crocodiles. Continue reading