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A new micro-survey conducted in August has highlighted which hobbies women find attractive or unattractive in men, offering fresh insights into the dynamic between hobbies, perceptions, and gender. This forced-choice survey by Date Psychology which sampled over 800 participants, asked w

Dining out with family or friends can be a fun, memorable experience. However, it can also lead to bad eating habits that may cause negative health consequences down the line. Consuming unhealthy foods and beverages can lead to weight gain, obesity, and possibly an increased risk for ce

Suicide is a difficult topic but discussing it is crucial. Conversations about suicide can help prevent tragic and untimely deaths. World Suicide Prevention Day, which is on September 10, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about suicide prevention. This ann

After rallying behind Miss Kwara with votes for the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, South African netizens are now donating money for their favourite plus-size queen to come and witness the beauty of Mzansi. X users have started a Back-a-Buddy fund which is an online campaign to raise fu

South African superfan Joy Mama Joy Chauke, known for her unwavering support of national sports teams has recently got engaged to her French boyfriend Nicolas Papa Joy Pitaud. Mama Joy announced her engagement with Papa Joy on X. He asked something I said yess Papajoy and Mamaj

The Rockets Lifestyle group keeps expanding and growing - from successful restaurants, nightclubs, beauty and grooming and now media studios. Rockets Lifestyle is known for its premium lifestyle entertainment, experiences, and music, across all of their branches Bryanston, Menlyn and Um

Ukrainian-born YouTuber, Nicholas Perry popularly known as Nikocado Avocado and his mukbangs, made a shocking comeback at the weekend. Perry is seen to have lost a lot of weight after disappearing for 7 months. Perry has managed to get over 8.6 million subscribers as well as 6.5 billion

Elle Macpherson doesnt believe her cancer will return. The supermodel, 60, has caused a backlash from medics and cancer experts after she recently revealed she had been diagnosed with the disease seven years ago but opted for alterative remedies after having a lumpectomy at the start of

Weddings are filled with beautiful moments but many traditions have surprising and sometimes bizarre origins. Recently, TikToker @Mrcultdaddy shared a video that sparked conversations about these quirky customs. Lets dive into some of the wildest origins behind popular wedding tradition