Stand Up to Shyness is a BBC One documentary starring Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert as he explores his shyness and uses comedy as a tool to help others extinguish their own. Throughout the hour-long programme, Gilbert looks back on his childhood to identify where his shyness came from, chats to peers about their understanding of […]
What would you do if you won the lottery? Just about everybody has an answer to that question. Between providing for your family, buying your dream home or quitting your dreary nine to five slog, there’s something for everybody. However, the reality may not be so appealing. In July 2007 Jane Park, an Edinburgh resident, […]
Years ago, dining alone may have felt like something to avoid rather than something to actively seek out. However, this has changed with an increase of restaurant chains that actually prefer you to enjoy their food without interacting with others, including their employees. Eatsa is one of such restaurants, and after initially opening at one […]
The fifth of November is celebrated by millions worldwide, but how many of us actually know the story behind the bonfire? Bonfire Night originated on November 5, 1605, to celebrate the foiled assassination of King James I. 13 men planned to destroy the Houses of Parliament by exploding gunpowder in a cellar underneath the House […]