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Alcohol Consumption Over Christmas
The UK Office for National Statistics reported that, in 2021, 9,641 deaths were caused by alcohol misuse. There has been a significant increase in alcohol-specific deaths since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic–a problem that is especially emphasised around Christmas and New Year’s. Over the festive period, much of the western world engages in excessive…
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Which Are Better: Real or Fake Christmas Trees?
With Christmas fast approaching us, people all over the world are have begun putting up their Christmas trees. This tradition is said to have began in 16th century Germany, and has maintained its popularity ever since. The vast majority of Brits plan to put up a tree this holiday season, but, of those that do,…
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What Is Greenwashing?
The term greenwashing refers to when a company misleads their customers by marketing themselves as more environmentally friendly than they actually are. It was first coined in 1986 but its use has steadily increased, coinciding with an increase in public awareness surrounding environmental issues. There are various manners is which this occurs: from deceptive claims…
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This Fanfiction Website Raised $275,000 In Just Over 24 Hours
It’s no secret that the vast majority of charities rely on donations to fund their projects. It is fortunate that so many people are willing to donate some of their hard-earned money to a good cause. Donations to certain charities often increase dramatically in times of natural disasters, widespread protests, or war. Such events pull…
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Why Do People Still Eat Meat?
Eating meat is often argued to be extremely harmful, both by people who advocate for animal rights, and those who stress its negative environmental impacts. It may be somewhat self-explanatory that killing animals for food could be considered cruel to the animals themselves; however, it is only in recent years that people are becoming informed…
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Are Skippable YouTube Ads Actually More Effective?
Over the last decade, the type of media that young people consume has shifted dramatically. Rather than only watching TV, many people pay for streaming services like Netflix, or watch videos for free on YouTube. Most streaming services have no Ads, so brands have had to advertise their products on YouTube if they want to…