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 Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC This past year, many young moms struggled to balance the increased d…
Retired Brits have revealed their top ‘pearls of wisdom’ to pass down to the younger generations, including sayin…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Six in 10 Americans have faced “food insecurity” at some point in …
The handle of a kettle in a family home contains more bacteria than the TOILET SEAT. A swab test on everyday items…
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The majority of American parents are worried about the long-term social effec…
British families have been dusting down old bread makers, sandwich toasters and food processors as they spend 14 h…
Parents have taken on 21 different roles a day during lockdown – including TikToker, grammar expert and hairdresse…
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Sixty-seven percent of adults say they haven’t had an uninte…
The Friday feeling now officially starts at 2:52pm – as Brits switch their attention from emails and homewor…
By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Six in every 10 Americans regularly wake up with food hangov…
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 …
Six in 10 children would now describe their parents as their best friends after spending more time with them than ever before following a year of lockdown and home-schooling. Research of 1,000 parents and their children aged 5-8 revealed 88 per cent of mums and dads think play is vital to developing bonds, with the extra play time …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over six in 10 Latino Americans believe they are experts at saving money — but less than half think they’re similarly adept with investing, according to new research. A recent study asked 2,000 Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 who identify as Hispanic or Latino/Latinx to evaluate …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The events of 2020 — and the subsequent rise of remote work — may be causing the “end of email,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans currently working remotely revealed 50% of respondents have stopped sending as many emails since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifty-one percent …
Brits have revealed the little things in life they no longer take for granted like shaking someone’s hand, the sight and sound of a busy high street and waiting to board a plane. Research of 2,000 adults revealed six in 10 have come to appreciate the more mundane things in life since lockdowns began last March. The sight …
The average British adult will spend the equivalent of more than TWO YEARS of their life doing chores or life admin – almost double the time they spend having fun. A study of 2,000 adults revealed a total of 26 hours each month is spent dragging the vacuum around the house and completing household jobs such as paying …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over six in 10 Latino Americans believe they are experts at saving money — but less than half think they’re similarly adept with investing, according to new research. A recent study asked 2,000 Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 who identify as Hispanic or Latino/Latinx to evaluate …
The average British adult will spend the equivalent of more than TWO YEARS of their life doing chores or life admin – almost double the time they spend having fun. A study of 2,000 adults revealed a total of 26 hours each month is spent dragging the vacuum around the house and completing household jobs such as paying …
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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