Issue 107 - 10th May 2022
Beauty deepfakes, The Pregnancy Whopper, diverse medical illustrations, and swapping meatballs for seedballs
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The best packing hacks right now to make travelling a breeze
Since this announcement searches for ‘packing hacks for flying’ have increased by 175% as holiday goers try to save space, and even more importantly, money.
Casumo have put together a round-up of the best packing tips and tricks that are currently trending on TikTok. By Molly Belcher.
Dove deepfakes highlight toxic beauty advice on social media
Following last year’s powerful ‘Reverse Selfie’ campaign, Unilever-owned Dove has released another hard-hitting film detailing the toxic beauty advice that many teens come across on their social media feeds.
Please do not try Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala prep exercise and diet regime
In case you haven’t heard, Kim wore the exact dress Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe wore to sing to President John F Kennedy on his birthday in 1962.
‘The dress was transported by guards and I had to wear gloves to try it on,’ she said. By Vicki Collins.
Divorce rates are rising rapidly – here’s how to avoid a messy split
The new “no-fault” law was introduced in England and Wales last month and some 3,000 separation applications have been filed as a result – a 50% increase*. Jonny Hurst, former law firm partner and senior lecturer at BPP University Law School, explains what the change means… By Laura Burns.
15 dogs that are officially the biggest bed hoggers
Mattress Online spoke to Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO at The Sleep Charity to get an expert perspective on why we should or shouldn’t invite our furry friends into our bed. By Jennifer Jordan.
These Special Burger King Whoppers Cater to the Weirdest Pregnancy Cravings
Among pregnant women, weird cravings have become the stuff of myths—from the women with an urge to crunch ice cubes, to those who snack on pickles in the middle of the night. Ahead of Mother’s Day on May 8, Burger King decided to indulge those cravings by creating special Whoppers for expectant moms.
NEW MEDICAL ILLUSTRATIONS CHALLENGE LACK OF REPRESENTATION IN WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE
Women’s social network Peanut has released a digital gallery of illustrations which aims to challenge a lack of representation of women in healthcare.
The gallery, titled “The Reframing Revolution” is free to use and has been developed in collaboration with a gynaecologist and an illustration studio that specialises in science and medicine.
Ikea unveils a new Swedish meatball—for insects only
Ikea is serving up a new kind of meatball—but you don’t get to eat it.
To raise awareness about the lack of wild habitats for insects, Ikea Denmark has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to reinvent an Ikea staple. Enter the Swedish Seedball: a meatball, but for insects.
Brits favourite stress busters revealed – from chocolate to a puzzle
A spokesperson for KitKat, which commissioned the research, said: “Traditionally, the weekend has been the time we set aside for rest and relaxation. But as this research reveals, the way we are choosing to have our breaks is changing.
How To Incorporate the Most Iconic 2022 MET Gala Outfits Into Your Interiors
Experts at Prestigious Textiles have taken a look at the looks from the 2022 MET Gala and laid out some tips and tricks on how to achieve a Gilded Glamour vibe at home, replicated some of the favorite celebrity looks. By Daisy Tucker.