By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American hasn’t left their home state in about three and a half years, according to new research. For some, that might be due to a prioritization of in-state travel — 67% of survey respondents said they have “so much” left to see in their own state. The survey of …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Nearly six in 10 Americans (59%) want to try something new for the very first time during their vacation this summer, according to a recent survey. Out of a panel of 2,000 U.S. residents, 60% also said they feel their absolute happiest while on vacation. When asked to specify …
Six in 10 Brits admit they are ‘rubbish’ at staying in touch with friends and family – taking days, weeks or even months to return calls and messages. Research into 2,000 adults found a quarter said they never know what to say, while 19 per cent struggle to find the time. And for a fifth, keeping on top …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC According to new research, pets have improved their owners’ lives. Seventy-nine percent of pet owners wouldn’t be as happy as they are now if it wasn’t for their furry friend. The poll of 2,001 pet parents found over half (52%) say their pets help them be more active than …
Half of Brits feel they have achieved the perfect balance in life – as lockdown has allowed them more time to do the things they love. A study of 2,000 adults who have been working from home found the global pandemic and lockdown restrictions has had a huge impact on work life balance for many – for the better. The shift meant …
Connected underground greenhouses to grow food, robots to look after pets and children, and drones to call people in for meals – this is everyday life in 20 years, according to experts. A new report predicts that click and deliver homes – where houses will be designed from the comfort of your sofa and craned onto site will …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC New research found 62% of Americans are prioritizing the needs of others and neglecting their own mental health. The survey polled 2,000 Americans about their mental health and the relationship they have with their self-confidence and found just over half (54%) agreed they’re better at caring for others’ mental health needs …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC According to a new survey, 64% of Americans say 2020 has made them more selfless than ever before. A poll of 2,005 Americans discovered that since March 2020, 41% have helped a stranger across the street. People are embracing the idea of neighborly love. Thirty-eight percent have gone …
By Victoria McNally // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Paying fewer restaurant bills and buying less movie tickets over the last year may not have helped as many peoples’ finances after all — according to a new survey, four in 10 Americans believe they actually spent more money in 2020 compared to 2019. As part of an exploration of …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC If you have a sweet tooth, chances are you like to live on the wild side of life, according to a new study. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans has found major personality differences between those who prefer sweet treats and those who prefer savory snacks. Among the …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Sixty-six percent of pet owners admit that their dog has a …
Brits are planning a post-pandemic positivity drive with more than a third vowing to say ‘yes’ to things more than…
This emotional video about a mother’s struggle to put food on the table has been praised as “incredibly movi…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC New research has found the average person missed out on 28 days –– a…
Holidays abroad, regular nights out with friends and an enjoyable job are now LESS important than before lockdown,…
Millions of Brits have family favourite recipes handed down through the generations including stews, curries and p…
These stunning images captured by local photographers reveal the UK’s ‘hidden gems’ – and feature such locations as The Lake…
By SWNS Staff // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of American homeowners said their outdoor space w…
Millions of adults have played games on their mobile phone for the first time over the past year – with the garden…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over half of older adults in the U.S. said the COVID-19 pande…
Brits are split on how to settle the restaurant bill after a meal with friends and family. A study of 2,000 diners, by comparethemarket.com , revealed 34 per cent believe you should split th…
Brits will spend the equivalent of 22 years, one month and four days of their life online. A study of 2,000 adults found the typical week will see 59 hours – the equivalent of more than two …
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
Almost half of Brits admit nobody knows the ‘real’ them – including friends, family and even their own partner. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found a third often feel the need to hide their true feelings from others, with the average adult wearing a ‘virtual mask’ four times a week. A shocking 64 per cent claim they hide …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Things we considered mundane before the pandemic are now becoming the highlights of our weeks. That’s according to a new survey of 2,005 Americans which discovered that nearly a third (32%) say the simple chore of doing laundry has become a highlight of their entire week. Sixty-nine percent say …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Want to make someone’s day? It’s as simple as cake. One in five Americans named the dessert as their favorite simple pleasure. The study of 2,000 Americans revealed that while some love a tasty treat, others (19%) prefer piping hot tea — the gossip kind. Americans have revealed the top 50 …
More than half of British workers would be happy to NEVER return to the office – due to fears of germs, a lack of social distancing and being in a room with lots of other people. A study of 1,000 employees who are currently working from home found two thirds would also feel uncomfortable about going back into …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Are Americans freeing themselves from their gym memberships? Two in three Americans say the pandemic has made them realize a gym isn’t actually necessary for them to stay fit. A new survey of 2,000 Americans who regularly exercise analyzed how the pandemic has impacted their relationship with fitness and found their …
Brits are now giving South Africans and Aussies a run for their money in the BBQ stakes – due to the pandemic. Research polling 2,000 barbecue owners found almost half have improved their grill skills since lockdown 1.0, and a quarter are now better at it than ever before. But it is no longer just a ‘fun in …
Now, that’s how you break out of lockdown… RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant A’Whora burst out of a giant 15-foot rose gold padlock in East London today – to celebrate the easing of lockdown restrictions. Created by cruelty-free beauty brand Lottie London as hair and beauty salons, bars, restaurants and non-essential shops reopen, the brand unveiled a super-sized lock …
A series of light projections featuring the UK’s most uplifting words have taken place to celebrate National Scrabble Day and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Taken at night, these stunning images feature Brick Lane market and the Royal Oak pub in Bethnal Green covered in positive words such as ‘freedom’, ‘relief’ and ‘hope.’ Locations close to Harrods and …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two-thirds of Americans are actively trying to improve themselves – a quarantine glow-up – for the post-pandemic world, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans, commissioned by Vagaro and conducted by OnePoll, found 64% want to look their absolute best and 68% want to be …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American has been locked out of ten online accounts in the past month alone, according to new research. The survey of 2,005 Americans found that this issue doesn’t appear to be going anywhere, as 63% of respondents surveyed say that this is a recurring problem for them. …
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