Q. Why do people do scary things on early dates? . A. In ‘romantic,’ ‘reality’ shows – no judgment! Streaming history… – daters will be challenged with hair-raising adventures. Rappel down this skyscraper. Or free-fall. Leap off this scenic cliff. Take your fear of heights and climb up the cables

Q. Another year, another list of corporate slang that rankles. Which words find themselves in the crosshairs in 2025? . A. Kickresume analyzed social media to see which office jargon was most debated and despised from 2023-2024. Least Loved Office Jargon i.     Circle back – 45% ii.    Synergy – 30%

Q. With Easter Sunday here: what are some notable historic paintings that depict the Resurrection? . A.   Jan Joest. Resurrection of Jesus   An Aragonese painter from the 15th Century. The Resurrection . Dirk Bouts. The Resurrection of Christ. 1455 . Piero della Francesca. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Q. Which songs have won Billboard #1 songs at the end of each of the last 20 years? Do any of them fall in your favourites list? . A. Billboard Hot 100 Year-End Number One Songs 🎵 2024. Teddy Swims. Lose Control 🎵 2023. Morgan Wallen. Last Night 🎵 2022.

Q. Books offer us a marvellous opportunity to travel the world. What are some of the most popular books set in countries across the world? . A. In 2020, NetCredit created an algorithm to analyze Goodreads extensive data on a global book list. What were their most popular books at

Q. If you could have any fictional onscreen ‘sidekick’ as your best friend, whom would you choose? You’ll take them through the good and the bad. You know they’ll have your back amidst the highest of stakes. . A. After more than 60 thousand votes, Ranker has some answers… My

Q. Once again, Lake Superior State University has gathered nominations from around the world. Their focus? English words so annoying or overused that they should be banished. What words have found themselves in the crosshairs this year? . A. 🥀 Cringe 🥀 Game changer 🥀 Era 🥀 Dropped 🥀 IYKYK

Q. ‘Vera moved to the tea table. There was a cheerful rattle and clink of china. Normality returned. Tea! Bless ordinary everyday afternoon tea!’   Yes, Agatha Christie. Bless ordinary everyday afternoon (and morning, and evening) tea. How has the sipping of glorious tea been celebrated in art? . A.

Q. A driving beat, get up and go lyrics – it’s easy to imagine which popular songs feature in jogging playlists. But what are some running song favourites from non-traditional genres? . A. In 2020, Sports Shoes analyzed ‘running’, ‘jogging’, and ‘treadmill’ tags across 30,000 tracks and 750 playlists on

Q. Now might be a good time to ask: which songs do people find most calming? . A. A 2019 poll of 2,000 Brits – commissioned by Rescue Remedy – identified their Top 30 Most Relaxing Songs. In first place? Louis Armstrong with his Wonderful World. Written by Bob Thiele