日期：2021-03-25 It has, for many of us, become a lockdown ritual. As darkness descends, instead of settling down, its the moment to head out. Short winter days often mean the only time we can escape for exercise is after dark. 对我们很多人来说，这已经成为了疫情封锁... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 Do you buy things you dont really need? Have you ever wondered why sweets are always by the till in supermarkets? Why you are made to walk down many aisles to reach the everyday essentials at the back of the shop? Retailers are always coming up with... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 Would you like your boss to find you here when you are on sick leave? If you are on sick leave for work-related stress dont pick a fight with a shark on a popular beach. A charity worker from Wales learnt this lesson a few weeks ago. He was sacked a... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 English writer Enid Blyton is one of the most popular authors in the world. More than 400 million copies of her childrens books have been sold worldwide and generations of British children have grown up hooked on her stories of adventure and magic.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 Luis Prado has created what he hopes will become the international symbol for global warming. Hes one of many designers contributing icons to an online bank of icons called the Noun Project.The creators of the Noun Project think it could one day con... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 The economy might be depressed, but the British are still splashing out on wellies. One shoe company has reported sales of the boots are up 673% this year - theyre selling 15 pairs a minute. They thank the snow for our enthusiastic welly-buying. Its... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 Do you need a lot of sleep? Some famous leaders are thought to have spent little time in the land of Nod so keen they were on their high-powered jobs. The late Margaret Thatcher earned a reputation for getting by on four hours a night. Tirelessness... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 As the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. A tragic event in India the gang rape of a young woman led engineering students to develop a bra that can deliver a 3800kv electric shock to any would-be attacker. Manisha Mohan, from the... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 I miss my sugar! Ive decided to go on a diet to lose weight and I had to give up pastries and cakes. Its difficult because I have a sweet tooth and I love cream cakes. Not having treats can be good for your health. Ive heard that a whole family in S... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 As an English teacher, Ive been lucky enough to travel to many countries all over the world. Ive seen people celebrating everything from the arrival of new babies to the delivery of new cars. Ive attended weddings, parties and religious celebrations... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 Have you ever had a punt? I was brought up to believe that you make your own luck but I admit that I buy the occasional lottery ticket. I have won a million pounds but only in my dreams. The odds are high and the money I spend on tickets is worth it... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 It was a beautiful, sunny Saturday. I was going to meet an old university friend I hadnt seen for years, and was really excited to hear all his news. My train was running a little late, but that was no big problem - I could text him to say I would b... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 A new survey has confirmed that the number of regular drinkers of wine in France is in decline, and some traditionalists fear that the beverage seems to be losing its iconic role in Frances cultural heritage. In 1980, more than half of adults were c... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 How would you feel if the letter you penned carefully and posted to your favourite star ended up in the recycling bin? Thats where unopened fan mail sent to singer Taylor Swift was found in Nashville. Swifts management said it was an accident, but d... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 Whats wrong with having three parents? Im happy with two but maybe it would have been a case of the more the merrier. The role of parents is not only to give us love and guidance, but also to pass on genetic code. A few particular healthy genes woul... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-23 Are you a good dancer? We all know its awkward not to be aware of the latest cool moves, but 200 years ago this could have meant social disaster! A fictional ball from Jane Austins 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice was recreated for a BBC programme. It... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-16 I loved action movies when I was a kid. And I nagged my mum to allow me to go to bed late so that I could watch the ones broadcast after the watershed. They were more interesting. She didnt want me feeling sleepy the following day but she always rel... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-16 Did you have a very strict teacher at school? I did. Ill never forget Mr Grumpy. If you didnt get your geography right, you would wish to run to the end of the earth to be far away from him. That tall man with a very loud voice knew how frighten you... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-16 Is technology going too far? I think much of it is now used to keep an eye on our every movement and to listen in on our every thought. The other day I walked into a shop and was faced by a TV screen enticing me with details of a special promotion f... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-03-16 If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Perhaps youd like to sample fine cuisine in France, experience the ancient splendour of the Egyptian pyramids, or breathe the pristine air of the Himalayan mountain range? Well, if you s... 阅读全文>>