Tracking the ages of people who achieve a moment of epiphany in their work, a study has found that the moments of a genius breakthrough tend to happen in your mid to late 30’s. Check it out..
It’s time for kids to join the tablet revolution with a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and put the world at their fingertips. Designed to appeal to kids and adults alike, the Galaxy Tab 3 kids has normal and kids modes meaning parents can enjoy a fully functional tablet while children enjoy fun, child centred programmes and games. Parents can control which apps their kids have access to and can even limit the amount of time children can spend on the tablet. Featuring Full HD Video Playback and a 1.2GHz Dual Core CPU, this tablet packs a punch for the whole family and is sure to keep little ones entertained for hours.
Located in its serene isolation in the Thar Desert near Jodhpur, India, the Mihir Garh rises like a mirage from the desert sands. The hotel that architecturally resembles a sandcastle, has been named ‘The Most Extraordinary Place To Stay In 2014’ by Lonely Planet.
‘Don’t feed the trolls’ has become a valuable lesson for anyone who has frequented an online comment section. Be it online gaming or social media, trolls plague the internet denizens on every front. But there is some comfort to be found in a recent study done by the University of Manitoba titled ‘Trolls just want to have fun.’
Jimmy Fallon and Will Smith have taken upon themselves the noble duty of cataloging the history of hip-hop dance moves, in their own “Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing” video.
For many years Barbie has been quite a ditzy employee, losing interest in careers ranging from walking dogs (with her very own poop-scooper) to being the president. But now she will embark on the working world on her ace, as an entrepreneur. What her new business is, no one knows, but we are sure that the scatterbrain doll will lose interest in it soon.
You’ve heard of the term, “suffering for your art,” right? There’s a reason why the object of that sentence is art, and not “TPS reports”. TPS reports are hard, because they’re boring. Great art is special because it actually takes something away from the artist; blood, sweat, and tears – sometimes quite literally. That’s why […]
The latest 2014 Michelin results have come under scrutiny after being leaked a week early. Critics are lamenting over the world-renowned food guide’s ability to uphold its “undisputed jurisdiction”.
Prince Charles has been spotted engaging in a ‘sword dance’ during his three-day tour of the Middle East. A recent photo shows him in a full traditional Saudi outfit.
The dawn of Bluetooth 4.0 has heralded an explosion of consumer gadgets, including personal bluetooth trackers. They purport to save you from ever losing anything again, but are they really all that? We find out.
Protests in Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, have seen its most violent day thus far on Tuesday, with at least 18 people killed in clashes with the riot police. The protest escalated as opposition activist used fireworks and petrol bombs against the armed police forces, resulting in fires breaking out all over the Kiev metro.
If you are more inclined to enjoy a walk on the beach the equivalent distance covered by a marathon, we’ve got your back. Check out Huffington Post’s list of the longest beaches in the world, in which South Africa’s very own Muizenberg features.
With figure skating reaching fever pitch at the Winter Olympics, it has certainly put a spotlight on the sport as a whole. Check out this video of 12-year-old Starr Andrews that has received more than 15 million views on YouTube.
Daily Dish is a brilliant new company that is revolutionising the way you look at your weekday family dinners. Every week they deliver everything I need to cook amazing meals. Here is a fresh new low-card recipe they sent through.
Going where no model has gone before, clad only in a bikini, Kate Upton endures zero gravity for a photo shoot for Sports Illustrated’s 50th Anniversary Swimsuit issue. Finally we get a glimpse of how her assets may behave in space
With the world gearing up for South Africa’s highest profile court case ever, the spotlight will be on Judge Thokozile Matilda Masipa as she takes charge of Oscar Pistorius’ case. During her 15 year experience as a judge she has had many high profile cases but this one will be a greater challenge with world media looking on.
Google uses the word ‘glasshole.’ Woody Allen heckled in theatre. Transport minister admits E-Toll system is faulty. SA drug mule freed. Bronx nightclub testimony reveals tik use. Nigerian restaurant serves human meat. Woman shocked at video of her dog on boyfriend’s phone.
The tax man has his eyes set firmly on bikini model Candice Van Der Merwe. The SA model claims she received R168 million from an anonymous Arab benefactor, but SARS isn’t taking Candice on her word.
During his appearance on Letterman, Kevin Spacey ripped out another impression from his impersonation repertoire. This time Bill Clinton was the persona in question. Even a dull story about getting coffee becomes funny when Kevin Spacey is the story teller.
Social media users were quick to voice their disapproval of MP Thandile Sunduza’s fashion sense after she appeared in a yellow shoulderless dress at the recent State of the Nation address. The ANC have since labeled the avalanche of derisive comments levelled at Sunduza as sexist cyber bullying.
Filipa, an 18-year-old singer from South Africa has won the RyanSeacrest.com competition for the best cover of One Direction’s song, ‘Story of My Life’. Her cover video was voted the best out of 26 other covers by the public.
He might be this years forerunner for being the dumbest criminal. Not only did he post a video of himself racing through traffic on the San Antonio police department’s Facebook page, writing “Catch me if you can,” it was done under his name. It turns out the police could indeed catch the moronic Alberto Rodriguez.
Consider this 4830 square meter model. Northlandz is the world’s largest model railroad, with an eight mile track (no relation) constructed from 40 houses worth of material.
The 2014 Constantia Fresh festival is happening this Saturday, and it is quite a vibe. Showcasing the best of the Constantia Wine Route, the festival is a sunshiny afternoon of good food and better wine. But the sheer variety can be quite overwhelming, so we thought we’d give you a quick heads up on the wines […]
Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coastline. Spend six glorious nights at a luxurious, air conditioned hotel near Patong Beach or Kata Beach (please enquire upon booking as you might be accommodated at iBis Patong or iBis Kata Beach) and enjoy your most unforgettable beach holiday yet. CLICK HERE TO […]
Invariably, you’ll be invited to a friend’s house in the next three months for any number of reasons. It could be a birthday party, a job celebration, or an anniversary. Either way, it’s good manners to bring a gift, or a token of thanks. Heads up: everyone is going to be bringing flowers, or a bottle of red wine. You don’t want to be everyone, do you?
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell at his best. The comedian’s larger-than-life attitude, the character’s over-the-top ego and the chauvinistic news room of the ’70s made Anchorman an instant cult hit. Catchphrases, big hair and bigger facial hair made way for an almost inevitable sequel for the ridiculous newsman and his cohorts. Well, the day […]
Regarded as a coddled generation that refuses to grow up, the Millenials don’t strike one as having the best qualities for parenthood. But this infographic has the backs of those aged between 25 and 35. It turns out the Millenials are like most parents of the generations before them – willing to grow up and put their child’s needs above their own.
Imagine a world without burgers – it’s scary, we now. This documentary created by Burger King features people that never knew burgers even existed trying them out for the first time. Our favourite is the guy who says he prefers seal meat.
When it comes to football there’s a saying that goes, “a good defence is the best offence.” Wait, no. It’s the other way around. This tackler clearly didn’t get the memo.