BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Saving money, the ability to roam freely from city to city, doing your part to help the environment; those are probably the three most popular reasons as to why people have been ditching the regular 9-5 working…
This artist is using T-shirts to confront racism (photos)
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT It may be easy for some to think that their words just disappear once they’ve said them. But the ongoing photography project by Berlin-based American artist Isaiah Lopaz reminds us of the lasting impact of racism. By…
This Scientific Discovery Will Change The Way You See the World
I lied. It won’t. But it will make you think about how easily you can be taken in by a title. 2016 brought a lot of media reporting practices to the table for evaluation. Most alarming was the sudden and jarring…
After these horrendous videos surfaced, France passes bill requiring cameras in all slaughterhouses
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE France is having some major issues with animal rights. In the past couple of years there have been countless pieces of evidence supporting extreme cases of abuse against animals meant for slaughter in French abattoirs. These include…
This company will plan you a private trip to some of Asia’s rarest cultural festivals
The eastern Tibetan region of Kham, historically renowned for its fierce warriors and enlightened sages, has for centuries been more accessible to intrepid travellers than the holy city of Lhasa which lies far to the west. Nowadays, Kham also incorporates…
Watch these parents get high with their kids for the very first time
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Marijuana has been stirring up controversy for over a decade, yet it still remains one of the most talked about issues today. While most millennials have jumped on the ol’ weed bandwagon, it might come as more…
These are some of the wildest full moon parties around the world (that aren’t in Thailand)
Google the phrase ‘Full Moon Party’ and page after page of information will come up about Thailand and Koh Phangan’s infamous all-night ragers. Young party-goers drinking buckets of alcohol, skipping flaming jump-ropes, painting themselves with car paint, taking various drugs, dancing…
This is Finland’s revolutionary plan to end tobacco use in the next 2 decades
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Finland, one of the happiest countries in the world, is once again making its way to the top of my personal list of ‘countries I need to visit.’ This is because if I plan to visit Finland…
This infographic maps out the 8 best road trips to take in North America
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Ask just about anyone who’s ever been on one – there is nothing better than a good ol’ fashioned road trip. Normally the thought of being stuck in a cramped vehicle for 15 hours at a time…
A cafe in Vietnam is gaining popularity for serving the most outrageous coffee
BY: NADIA ZAIDI It’s not every day that you wake up with a craving for egg coffee. Yes – you read that correct: egg coffee. And with cheese, too. At Cafe Giang in Hanoi, Vietnam, owner Tri Hoa Nguyen is…
Wattpad wants to turn your short story into a television show
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT What if your passion project could make it onto TV? With the recent deal between Wattpad (a Toronto-based self-publishing platform) and Universal Cable Productions (part of NBCUniversal), it’s more likely now than ever. This new arrangement will allow Universal to…
5 documentaries to watch to remind yourself that climate change still exists in Trump’s America
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Now that Trump’s in charge, fighting for climate change is going to be even more difficult considering he doesn’t believe in it. Remember this? Since his inauguration, Trump has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to remove…
How to choose a tattoo that won’t look shitty over time
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO So you’ve decided that you want a tattoo to honour your furry pal, a song that changed your life or your mom’s favourite flower – now you have to decide colours and design. While ultimately you will…
Model posts fiery picture of her censored nipple in response to Instagram’s policy
BY: NADIA ZAIDI In a bold move against censorship, 25-year-old model Imogen Anthony held an open flame to her nipple in a picture she posted on Instagram. Her audacious actions are in support of “free the nipple” – a campaign…
An armed man on campus is making students nervous in Ohio, so we spoke to the guy with the gun
BY MIROSLAV TOMOSKI The students at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are no strangers to violence. In recent years they have experienced a number of incidents including the use of firearms and other weapons on or around their campus. So…
Arrow is the world’s first sky-diving anti-poaching dog
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS It’s hard to deny that there are few things your average criminal fears more than an angry dog rushing at them, and that’s probably why pretty much every law enforcement department today employs at least one…
Volkswagen’s iconic hippie van just got another upgrade … now it’s self-driving
BY: JESSICA BEUKER It’s undeniable that the Volkswagen Microbus has become an iconic staple of both past and present culture. The microbus, more commonly referred to as the classic hippie van, rose to popularity in the 1960s as a symbol…
In Canada you can legally take pictures of people if you’re on public property
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Position your camera, look up to some architecture behind your subject, click. That’s one way to take a non-obvious photo of a stranger. Or just take the photo and run away if they object. Both work. Danika…
This U.K. insurance company wants separate driving lanes for female drivers
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Photos via PinkZones Women’s rights are currently a popular issue, especially just after millions marched through their respective cities as part of the protest, Women’s March on Washington, in support of equal rights. But we think one…
The Countess of Castiglione smashed the patriarchy by embracing her sexuality
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE Born in 1837, the Countess was bold from day one. She capitalized on her natural golden blonde hair and stunning green eyes that were rumored to change into violet, eventually using them to capture the eye of…