Will & Testament Despite the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a rise in will-making, half of Americans still find it “nearly impossible” to discuss death with their family – a phenomenon particularly true for adults trying to speak to their older parents. According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, 47% of people have gone out of their way to avoid …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC One-third of Americans can whip together an “ultra-fast” dinner in just 10 minutes or less, according to new research. Egg sandwiches, grilled cheeses, hamburgers, hot dogs and microwave meals were all common dinners respondents said they could whip together in a pinch. A study of 2,000 census-balanced Americans …
Business owners endure 11 months of pitching, six reinventions of their business model and four years of work before finding success. A study of 1,000 SME owners found they faced an average of nine major obstacles and 17 pitches – 29 per cent of which were a failure – on their journey. And 42 per cent admitted they …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC What do you think the biggest impact on your personality growing up was? A new survey found 66% of Americans said playing video games as kids shaped their personality into what it is today. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their relationship with video games throughout their lives and their time …
Almost a third of Brits (30 per cent) feel their eating habits have become worse during the pandemic. A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 are eating more comfort food than they usually do as they cope with the effects of lockdown. And more than one in 10 (13 per cent) even claimed Zoom calls with …
A family celebrated their son’s sixth birthday by transforming part of their home into their favourite hotel. Like many other families in the UK, the Pedlars were missing their regular birthday celebrations due to lockdown rules. To do something a bit different, they decided to recreate a Premier Inn at their property – to the delight of birthday …
The average jobseeker has unsuccessfully applied for 16 different roles during the pandemic, dampening confidence and leading to people lying to loved ones. A survey of 2,000 employed and unemployed adults currently looking for a job found eight in 10 have attributed a downturn in their mental wellbeing to the search for a new role. Of these, 45 …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC While the postponement of movie awards shows means that awards season 2021 won’t arrive until the spring, American movie fans might just be more prepared than ever this year. Six in 10 Americans say staying at home more often during COVID has turned them into a “total …
The average Brit currently experiences three different moods each day as they go through lockdown, with stressed, anxious and happy the most common. The events of 2020 have had a significant impact on people’s moods, with almost half thinking more about their emotional wellbeing than usual. But 39 per cent feel more stressed than they should, while more …
By Victoria McNally // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three out of every five Americans would rather get an extra vacation day for “life admin” tasks than a pay raise, according to new research. In a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, 57% preferred the idea of getting an extra day off each month to perform their own personal …
Adults are finding this national lockdown harder than the first and would be willing to have the vaccination at 3…
Work from home Brits have had to put up with 22 per cent of the video calls they do freezing, and 15 per cent cutt…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Having the money talk with kids pays off, and 4 in 5 peo…
Experts have warned that lockdown could lead to children having a skewed perception of gender roles in the home – …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Over half of Americans are experiencing a financial hangover due to their…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Those who are more laid-back are adjusting better to quarantine li…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Nearly seven in 10 American parents believe it’s important for their families…
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC If Americans’ track record for “sticking with it” in 2020 is …
Millions of Brits admit they would struggle with veganism – because they couldn’t live without cheese, eggs …
A hobby ‘micro’ brewery started in the cramped living room of an ex-council flat has grown into a mill…
TURNip the volume for this hypnotising video as audio experts use the world of plant-based eating to create an aural wonderland, perfect for an ASMR hit. Listen in ultra-HD as the UK’s numbe…
The average adult will spend more than 57 HOURS of their Christmas break staring at a screen – and not to watch repeats or family favourites on the box. The study of 2,000 adults who c…
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 …
The average adult now spends an extra hour a day on their smartphone or tablet as they increasingly rely on tech and apps during lockdown. Research among 2,000 adults revealed they now typically spend three hours and 25 minutes using the phone or tablet daily, compared to two hours and 27 minutes pre-lockdown – a 39 per cent …
A hobby ‘micro’ brewery started in the cramped living room of an ex-council flat has grown into a million-pound business that has weathered the alcohol industry’s biggest ever storm. Andrew Birkby, 35, and William Harris, 32, launched Wildcard Brewery after making their own beer from a home brew kit. They took a shot in the notoriously difficult industry …
‘When this is all over’ is a phrase that has become part of everyday conversation since the pandemic began, according to new research. Four in 10 adults reckon they start at least one sentence with it every week, while a fed up 13 per cent say it every single day. The research of 2,000 adults also revealed use …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC It takes three months and 23 days to finally get the hang of things with a new pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American dog and cat owners revealed it takes the average respondent almost four months to get into the flow with a new, four-legged …
Brits feel most content when spending time with loved ones, having a cup of tea and sleeping, a study has found. After a lonely and separated 2020, almost four in 10 feel at their most relaxed and happy when in the company of friends and family, and 27 per cent when having a hug. Others feel content when …
Sir David Attenborough has been named the nation’s favourite online Christmas party host. Millions of Brits have admitted declining Zoom or other online video calls with friends or family because they’re suffering from VCB – Video Call Burnout – from work-related sessions. But they would be more than happy to tune in to join a virtual Christmas bash …
This mind-bending 3D puzzle will have you seeing tinsel stars. Santa Claus is having a Christmas nightmare – having mislaid his specs somewhere in the workshop, and as a consequence nine other key components of his Christmas Eve operation. Enter Father Christmas’ busy workshop to find his reindeer, hat, sleigh, an empty stocking, belt, gloves, reindeer food, map …
Three quarters of children are washing their hands more than ever, a study has revealed. Research of 500 kids aged five-11 and their parents found youngsters typically wash their hands nine times a day. And 41 per cent of children even revealed they have had to remind their mums and dads to wash their hands – putting parents …
By Allison Sadlier and Emma DeSimone // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Today’s parents are working up a sweat to bond with their kids in the pandemic as half (53%) of parents have learned a TikTok dance with their children, according to new research. Bonding turned out to be a bit more exhausting than anticipated for one in …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Seven in 10 Americans are secretly relieved they won’t have to host holiday parties this year, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 nationally representative Americans (who celebrate a winter holiday) about how they’ll be celebrating the holidays this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. With 56% of respondents being …
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