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. …
Pet owners feel their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing, making them feel more content and relaxed – however more than four in 10 don’t have insurance for their furry companions. The poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends have a positive impact on their health (94 per cent), making them feel happier (89 …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Half of American parents polled in a new survey said they want to celebrate E…
DIY-mad Brits prioritised the garden more than any room in the house during lockdown, followed by the living room,…
Longer days, browsing shops and going for brunch are among the little things Brits are most looking forward to thi…
Six in 10 children would now describe their parents as their best friends after spending more time with them than …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over six in 10 Latino Americans believe they are experts at savin…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The events of 2020 — and the subsequent rise of remote work — may …
Brits have revealed the little things in life they no longer take for granted like shaking someone’s hand, the sig…
The average British adult will spend the equivalent of more than TWO YEARS of their life doing chores or life admi…
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over six in 10 Latino Americans believe they are experts at savin…
The average British adult will spend the equivalent of more than TWO YEARS of their life doing chores or life admi…
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC It’s official – the best surprise in life is randomly finding money, according to new research. The study polled 2,000 nationally representative American…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American has spent 176 hours scrolling through social media for travel inspiration in the past 12 months, according to new researc…
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 handle of a kettle in a family home contains more bacteria than the TOILET SEAT. A swab test on everyday items including bathroom taps, door handles and even keys found traces of Staphylococcus and even possible E. coli – bacteria usually found in human intestines or on our skin. The TV remote and bin lid were also …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The majority of American parents are worried about the long-term social effects of the pandemic and too much screen time on their child’s development, according to new research. A new survey polled 2,000 American parents of school-aged children and found 81% are worried about the lasting impact the pandemic may have …
British families have been dusting down old bread makers, sandwich toasters and food processors as they spend 14 hours extra a week cooking up a storm. A study of 2,000 families found 58 per cent are finding new ways of being inventive in the kitchen, by turning to the likes of ice cream makers, smoothie makers, and pizza …
Parents have taken on 21 different roles a day during lockdown – including TikToker, grammar expert and hairdresser, a study has found. Research among 2,000 mums and dads of children aged under 18 found they went from having 14 different ‘jobs’ a day before the pandemic to 21 during the different lockdowns. Being a teacher (72 per cent) …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Sixty-seven percent of adults say they haven’t had an uninterrupted night of sleep since they were a teenager, according to new research. A new study of American parents who have attended college compared the difference between the phases of life in which respondents have lost sleep – intentionally or otherwise. …
The Friday feeling now officially starts at 2:52pm – as Brits switch their attention from emails and homework, to chatting about plans for the weekend. A poll of 2,000 adults found the top signs of the Friday feeling kicking in include being less pressured with work, studies, and home schooling (35 per cent), having music on (26 per …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Six in every 10 Americans regularly wake up with food hangovers or stomach cramps according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found on average, they will have nine of these morning stomach cramps (related to late-night meals) every month. Nearly half (49%) don’t realize how their …
The nation’s favourite family meals have been revealed as the traditional roast dinner, fish and chips, and pizza. The list of 20 dishes was revealed following a survey of 2,000 adults, with other classics such as spaghetti Bolognese, lasagne and sausage and mash also ranking highly. A classic roast dinner topped the list with 45 per cent of …
The top 40 things adults miss most about their childhood include never paying a bill, having every meal cooked for you – and taking part in rituals such as hiding Easter Eggs for loved ones. A study of 2,000 Brits discovered what people yearn for, with 61 per cent admitting they have lost their sense of fun and …
More than two thirds of Brits think women’s achievements in the armed forces should be more recognised and celebrated. A survey of 2,000 adults found 42 per cent associate women in the military with care-based roles such as nursing, rather than their heroics on the frontline. As a result, 74 per cent have heard of Florence Nightingale, the …
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