There’s a deeper meaning behind your favorite chocolate bar. Candy fans are in disbelief over what Twix means — after a 2018 tweet resurfaced exposing its sweet truth. The popular treat, manufactured by Mars, consists of two bars of caramel shortbread biscuit coated in chocolate, packaged in a gold wrapper with “Twix” written in red. … Read more
Two out of three Americans don’t know the true meaning of Independence Day. That’s according to a new OnePoll survey that tested the patriotic knowledge of 1,000 US respondents, 99% of whom identified as either a born or naturalized citizen of the United States. When asked what July 4 is meant to officially commemorate, only 59% gave … Read more
Are you McLovin’ the McDonald’s logo a bit too much? The alleged shocking sexual double meaning of the iconic Golden Arches — one of the most recognized symbols in the world today — is recirculating around the internet. Many assume that the McDonald’s logo is simply a massive “M” to represent the name of the … Read more
When Donna Summer was feeling all the love from the world as the Queen of Disco in the ’70s, the suicidal singer hit rock bottom. “The most dismal days of my existence were at the height of my career,” says the late legend in the new documentary “Love To Love You, Donna Summer,” which premieres … Read more
What’s in a name? King Charles and his wife Queen Consort Camilla have been known to use nicknames in private, but a royal expert has revealed the little-known true meaning. Royal commentator Charles Rae spoke to Slingo about their secret monikers, Fred and Gladys, which have been public knowledge for years thanks to Princess Diana’s … Read more
What were they inking? Several women on TikTok are seriously regretting their tattoos of an upside-down pineapple after choosing the design without knowing its meaning. A quick Google search would inform eager ink seekers that the turned-over fruit is commonly used as a symbol for swingers looking for a good time. Unlucky Brittany Lewin learned … Read more
The winter solstice is upon us and with it the longest night of the year. As day wanes in the Northern Hemisphere, warmth must be made and self-reflection sought. What is a solstice? Equinoxes and solstices denote the beginning of a season. The spring and autumn equinoxes mark the onset of their prospective season, whereas … Read more
A communication coach is breaking down one of Queen Elizabeth’s famed speeches in Netflix’s “Harry & Meghan” docuseries. More bombshells continue to drop after the release of the show’s first three episodes. Recently, voice expert Susie Ashfield claimed on TikTok that Netflix edited words out of the Elizabeth’s 21st birthday speech “to change the meaning … Read more
In life, death is only the beginning. An excerpt from “Flayed God: The Mesoamerican Mythological Tradition”, decrees “For bones are like seeds: everything that dies goes into the Earth, and from it new life is born in the sacred cycle of existence.” Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, honors that sacred cycle … Read more
Royal watchers are already buzzing about Prince Harry’s forthcoming memoir. Set for a Jan. 10 release, the book’s enigmatic title, “Spare,” has prompted questions about its meaning. The term “spare” refers to the Duke of Sussex’s longtime label as the backup king, should his older brother Prince William — “the heir” — not make it … Read more
A medical worker (R) holds a pulse oximeter on a woman’s finger to check her oxygen level during a door-to-door survey for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread in Ahmedabad, India, June 26, 2020. puts. REUTERS/ Amit Dave/File photo Register now for unlimited access to Reuters.com register July 11 (Reuters) – A flaw in a widely … Read more