Page 18 - News

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Confucius: Why Recognising Ignorance Builds True Wisdom

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

Admitting a lack of knowledge about a particular subject is often wrongly regarded as a weakness. However, Confucius’s philosophy teaches...

Person pruning a young fig tree in a snowy garden with gardening soil and tools nearby.

Fig Tree Winter Pruning: The Secret to More Figs

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

In the neighbouring garden, branches are laden with sweet figs, while your own harvest remains frustratingly sparse. Rather than blaming...

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Make Grey Kitchen Towels White Again With Sodium Percarbonate

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

Everyone knows the drawer containing the “good old” tea towels that stopped looking good long ago: grey, stained, slightly sticky...

Man in vintage outfit pouring water from a jug onto a classic motorcycle by a river with a large historic building behind.

Danube Reveals German Military Motorcycle and Second World War Remains in Budapest in 2026

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

When the Danube fell to an exceptional low level in 2026, mud in Budapest began yielding objects concealed for more...

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7 conversation topics that reveal a sharp mind

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

Listen carefully and you may find that certain conversations subtly expose exceptionally sharp minds. Not every brilliant person cites philosophers...

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How Oxygen Bleach Restores White Laundry

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

Last Tuesday, in my utility room, I picked up what had once been my favourite white cotton shirt. Only three...

Archaeologist digging with a trowel in a grave site trench beside a church and gravestones in daylight.

Medieval Erdstall Tunnel Found Beneath Dornberg Hill in the Harz Region

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

Routine surveys before a wind farm development have uncovered an archaeological narrative running from the Stone Age to the Middle...

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How to Defrost a Freezer Quickly and Stop Frost Returning

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

The solution is quicker than you might expect. With energy bills continuing to climb and food costs mounting, a freezer...

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Lavender: the simple spring trick for more summer flowers

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

A simple springtime trick can make this dream surprisingly realistic. Many gardens present a rather sad sight in summer: a...

Archaeologist in safety gear examining a circular mosaic at an urban excavation site with cars in the background

Roman Bathhouse Found Beneath a Car Park

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

What emerged instead was a Roman bathhouse so remarkably complete that it seemed almost staged, its chambers arranged neatly beneath...

Person packing dried foods in clear jars into a cardboard box in a bright kitchen pantry.

Why Glass Jars Make Your Pantry Feel Calm and Organised

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

The first time you open a pantry lined with glass jars, it can feel a little like entering a hushed...

Person standing on a ledge holding a notebook with question marks, surrounded by blurred walking figures in a cityscape.

Nietzsche and Autonomy: How to Question Inherited Values

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

Many daily choices are still shaped by outside expectations, restricting the growth of independent thought. The philosophy advanced by Nietzsche...

Young woman grooming eyebrows using a spoolie brush while looking in a handheld mirror by a window.

How to Regrow Thin Eyebrows Naturally at Home

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

TikTok’s ultra-slim arches and the bleached brows seen on red carpets have left many people studying the mirror and hoping...

Person cleaning the glass door of a black wood-burning stove with a cloth and bowl of cleaning paste nearby.

How Vinegar and Baking Soda Clean Stove Glass Without Ash

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

More households across the UK and US are relying on wood burners and pellet stoves for heat, but the pleasant...

Young scientist in a lab coat examining a glowing, interactive map of Europe on a wooden desk by a window.

How Prehistoric Humans Reshaped European Ecosystems With Fire and Hunting

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

New findings indicate that prehistoric humans did more than pass through unspoilt forests: they actively changed them using fire and...

Young man tending vibrant pink, red, and yellow flowers on a sunny balcony with gardening tools nearby.

Calibrachoa: How to Create Cascading Balcony Colour

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

Most gardeners may still be deciding between geraniums and petunias, but one trailing plant is steadily taking centre stage. From...

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Argentina’s 2,630-Year-Old Alerce Milenario: The Second Oldest Tree in the World

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

The first thing that strikes you is the quiet. High in the mountains of northern Patagonia, wind whistles, birds call...

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Overnight Peroxide and Cling-Film Method for Mouldy Bath Seals

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

The mark may seem insignificant from across the room, yet close up it can transform the look of your bathroom...

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Aristotle’s Ethics: Finding Balance in Daily Life

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

The pursuit of a harmonious routine often comes up against habits defined by excess or neglect. By examining personal behaviour,...

Caveman arranging large antlered animal skulls inside a dimly lit cave with snow visible outside.

Neanderthals at Des-Cubierta Cave and the Ice Age Skull Mystery

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

The skulls came from enormous Ice Age animals, and Neanderthals placed them in the cave more than 43,000 years ago....

Person holding brown-rimmed eyeglasses with an eye chart, another pair of glasses, and cleaning supplies on a wooden table.

How Opticians Keep Glasses Clean Without a Cloth or Cleaning Liquid

Harriet Wainwright • September 9, 2026

The smudge shows up just after you have cleaned your glasses. You breathe on the lenses, wipe them with the...