Bullying, as anyone can tell you, exists everywhere. As long as there is some sort of power imbalance, whether created by the bully, or circumstances, or environment, there will always be room for bullying to occur. Unfortunately for most of us, our experiences with bullying (either personally or via second-hand experience) often start in school, …
The problem with being homeless is that it is a reality that can happen to just about anyone. Life is often a cruel mistress, and whether we realise it or not, we are all often just a few steps away from potential homelessness ourselves. It only really takes a short streak of unfortunate events coming …
Although some may argue that the economy has been slowly recovering since the 2008 recession, the fact remains that life is getting harder and harder for many of us who weren’t already born with a silver spoon in our mouths. A quick Google search will reveal plenty of independent, peer-reviewed studies all coming to the …
Despite the major efforts that have been implemented over the last few decades to raise awareness and educate the public, the number of people buying or adopting pets as a Christmas present continues to be a worrying issue. As you can imagine, this subsequently leads to a large number of pets suddenly abandoned throughout the …
Wild animals can be incredibly dangerous, this we all know. There may be plenty of heartwarming tales and viral stories of how sweet and wonderful they can be, but in the end they are highly dangerous creatures. Often you will notice that this is something we already know instinctively, and really it should be something …
Dogs are well-known to be man’s best friend, and the sentiment is understandable. The fabric of our society, both modern and ancient, is bursting to the brim of anecdotes, personal accounts, and stories of just how loyal and affectionate these amazing creatures are. It is very likely that you may have a tale or two …
Everybody loves watching cute and silly cat videos online. If you’re familiar with getting lost in a sea of cat videos on the internet, you probably remember when a lot of footage was surfacing of cats freaking out when they saw a cucumber. Ever since those videos became popular, everybody has been wondering the same …