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Ricky Gervais has become known for his ability to offend on stage, but it’s a very different experience for most in the real world.

Have I offended you? Why it can be good (and bad) to take umbrage

Why are some people so easily offended? Is it a bad thing? More significantly, what do you achieve by taking offence?

  • Shona Hendley

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Joslyn Cataldo 39yrs (left) and Rachel Hartney 33yrs (right) share a passion for true crime stories.

‘We are so into it’: Why do so many women love true crime?

Erin Patterson’s fellow enthusiasts called her a “super sleuth”. But why do so many women enjoy true crime stories? Is it possible it’s not good for you?

  • Mercedes Maguire
David Bowie’s ability to reinvent himself and stand apart from the crowd made him the epitome of cool.

Why are some people cool and others, well, not? The six traits that make you stand out from the crowd

A new study reveals beliefs around what makes someone cool are almost universal, no matter where you live.

  • Christina Caron
Who says you need to chop off your hair just because Leslie Bibb did?

I was at the airport and did the opposite of the Let Them theory – I have no regrets

It all started with my friend Amy in Boston, who realised she had to change the habit of a lifetime. The change starts small, but it’s addictive.

  • Kate Halfpenny
If you’re happy in your role, there’s no reason to leave.

‘I haven’t the slightest idea how to do it’: The power of admitting your ignorance

Blindspotting is the practice of being honest about the ways our thinking can be flawed, being curious in order to understand what we may be missing, and being flexible of mind to see the whole picture.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
My mind is a traffic jam of thoughts and ideas.

People tell me I’m ‘one of the smartest’. Do I need drugs to overcome my chaos?

My year 8 textiles teacher complained of me gleefully sabotaging others’ sewing machines. My metalwork teacher called me a “safety risk” to myself and my classmates.

  • Gary Newman
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Harry Potter leads in 2000 vs 2025

What does being a child star look like in 2025? The new Harry Potter stars are about to find out

Unlike their film counterparts in 2001, the new child stars of the Harry Potter television series will have to navigate their roles in a world in thrall to social media. 

  • Hannah Kennelly
Macron kisses his wife Brigitte on election day in 2017.

The Macrons have always shown a united front. Now we’ve had a glimpse behind the curtain

It was supposed to be a routine presidential visit. But as the doors of Emmanuel Macron’s plane opened we instead got a rare glimpse of a power couple’s extraordinary dynamic.

  • Susanna Galton
Several celebrities could learn a thing or two from Lily Allen’s apology to Katy Perry.

What we can learn from Lily Allen’s apology to Katy Perry

There is an art to saying sorry. Here’s how to master any apology, according to the experts.

  • Nell Geraets
Burnout is a kind of “bone-deep exhaustion” that can leave you overwhelmed and lacking motivation at work.

Tired, stressed and unenthusiastic? Here’s how to bounce back from burnout

Recovery can vary from person to person but some strategies can help.

  • Hannah Kennelly

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