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Scientists say Beards are dirtier than dogs

A recent study has revealed that beards have more bacteria in them that dog fur and we couldn't be more disgusted. Yep, that's right, dogs that spend their days rolling around in muck, eating anything they can...

A Night At The Chinese Opera

This Lunar New Year this year is the Year of the Pig. In traditional Chinese lore they are a sign of wealth, and their cutie round faces are a sign of good fortune as well. Bring on the Year of the Pig so! ...

6 Things I Learned From Speed Dating

I was excited to go to the CHQ speed dating event as it supported two of my favourite causes, Movember Ireland and Breast Cancer Awareness. It's not often that you get to try something as crazy as this with ov...

Why We Need To Stop Obsessing Over Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande is currently one of the biggest global superstars in the world, sure she's beautiful, has got a great singing voice and hair I would kill for but it begs me to the question, why are people so obs...

The Paradoxical Megalopoli

  “Mumbai is the sweet, sweaty smell of hope, which is the opposite of hate; and it's the sour, stifled smell of greed, which is the opposite of love.” – Gregory David Roberts, Shantaram. Situated on the...

The travesty in the name of “weight loss”

An eternal burning desire humans have had since time immemorial has been to shed excess flab on their bodies for the ideal physique. The hunger for weight loss and peer pressure to achieve superstar looks has p...

What Happens in Every College Halloween Party

1. The nights starts off with 1000 pictures with you and your friends dressed in costumes And only one is actually Instagram worthy... 2. On your way for the party, you start getting weird looks from st...

Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting College

Here I am, a recent graduate of a 3 year degree and there are a lot of things I wish I knew at the beginning of my college experience. Here's a few things that I wish I could have told my first year self.  1. ...

5 People You Will Find In Every College Library

On the lead up to assignments and exams, the library is often filled with strange creatures from all walks of life. Here are 5 people you can easily spot in your college library.  1. The Sleeper T...