Q. Flowers. Glorious flowers. If you could craft a bouquet with one type of flower – from the most exquisite samples available – what type of flower would you choose? Which flowers will be particularly sought for 2025 bouquets? . A. The UK’s Arena Flowers analysis of Google Search data

Q. Though some days would suggest otherwise, it’s not yet summer in Canada. Where are Canadians hoping to vacation this year? . A. Not surprisingly, plenty of Canadians are planning to spend their travel dollars in-country. According to an analysis of their 2025 Canadian vs 2024 Canadian search data, Airbnb

Q. What is it about we English and our food-based insults? . A. ‘Truly, thou art damned like an ill-roasted egg, all on one side.’ Shakespearean characters, like Court Jester Touchstone in As You Like It, excel in the art of food-based insult. ‘His brain,’ Jaques declares in Act 2

Q. Are you besotted with a particular  type of food? Is there a name for that? . A. Carnophile Loves meat Foodophile We’re not picky. Loves food in general Frigophile Loves frozen things. Includes frozen desserts Javaphile Loves coffee Mycophile Loves mushrooms Oenophile Loves wine Paniphile Loves bread Turophile Loves