How Do Cats Cool Themselves Off?
Here’s a hint: It’s not by sweating through their paws.
2023-07-14 02:52
Throwing Shade: 10 Products to Help You Stay Sun-Safe This Summer
From sunscreen to tiny umbrellas, the best summer products can help you enjoy everything under the sun this season while still staying safe.
2023-07-14 02:22
10 Surprising Facts About Rogue Waves
These freak waves are rare and unpredictable—and are believed to have caused numerous shipwrecks.
2023-07-14 00:18
A Taylor Swift–Themed Cat Art Show Is Coming to CatCon
Karma is a cat … art show. (No, that’s literally the title of the exhibition.)
2023-07-13 22:22
The ‘Barbenheimer Effect' dating trend explained
With two of the most highly anticipated film releases happening on the same day, film lovers are gearing up for a trip to the cinema to see the double feature of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. When people found out that the two movies were both to be released on July 21, the internet had a field day creating plenty of memes about how they are opposite to one another, with Barbie's hot pink aesthetic, compared to Oppenheimer's dark black look in the marketing and posters. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Now there's a new dating term that has been coined from all this, called the ‘Barbenheimer effect'. So what is the Barbenheimer Effect? Well, apparently it's a modern dating approach favouring partnerships with polar opposites. Instead of going after your usual ‘type’, you value how contrasting personality traits and lifestyles can create a stronger coupling promoting growth and self-discovery. Key pillars of the Barbenheimer Effect: Opposites Attract The 'Barbenheimer effect' highlights the captivating magnetism that occurs when two individuals with contrasting personalities, interests, or backgrounds connect. It celebrates the idea that diverse traits can complement and enrich a relationship. Empowerment and Self-Discovery The 'Barbenheimer effect' encourages individuals to embrace their uniqueness and explore relationships outside their comfort zones. It promotes personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of genuine connections that transcend societal expectations. Power Couples The 'Barbenheimer effect' redefines the concept of 'power couples', emphasising that power is not solely derived from professional achievements or financial success. Instead, the power lies in the mutual exploration and education of one another’s life experiences, hobbies, and cultures to elevate your identity and become more versatile. Bye to Barbie & Ken While the idealised Barbie and Ken relationship aesthetic may seem desirable at first glance, many individuals yearn for something more authentic and fulfilling. The 'Barbenheimer' trend offers a refreshing alternative, celebrating the beauty found in the diversity of human connection. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-13 19:26
Afraid of Flying? A New Service Lets You Chat With a Pilot to Ease Your Fears
Dial a Pilot lets you quiz pilots about everything from turbulence to weird noises.
2023-07-13 05:20
12 Fascinating Facts About Barbie
For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.
2023-07-13 04:51
The Zany History of Mini Golf
Whether you call it mini golf, putt putt, or a cheap date, miniature golf has been popular since the 19th century.
2023-07-13 04:25
20 of the Best Prime Day Deals on Toys and Games
Save up to 80 percent on select games and toys during this year’s Prime Day event, plus discover the best Meta Quest 2 deals, LEGO discounts, and more.
2023-07-13 03:58
1 Spine-Tingling Urban Legend From Each of the 50 States
From classics like the vanishing hitchhiker to creepy cryptids, ghostly vehicles, deadly curses, and some stuff you’ve probably seen on Facebook.
2023-07-13 03:20
15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘American Gothic’
While this deceptively simple portrait has clearly captured the imagination of the nation, the story behind its creation and rise to fame makes it all the more compelling.
2023-07-13 02:45
‘The Beanie Bubble’: How Ty Warner Tricked the World Into Buying Into the Beanie Baby Craze
Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.
2023-07-13 01:19