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Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?

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Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK? Jul 27, 2022

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Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?

The UK is set for another day of disruption on 27th July, as the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers steps up its industrial action again. In the days leading up to the planned action, the union confirmed that the strike would go ahead as negotiations hit a wall. Over 40,000 workers are expected to walk out, including staff from Network Rail and 14 train operators. Passengers are advised not to travel, as less than 20% of planned services will be running. Some cities will have no train services at all, like Blackpool, Bournemouth and Portsmouth for example.

What are the strikes about then? How did the union become so powerful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is muscle dysmorphia?

What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?

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[FRIENDSHIP DAY] What is fan fiction? Jul 27, 2022

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What is fan fiction?

Fan fiction refers to texts written by a fan using characters or storylines from another existing story, usually a popular novel, series, film or video game. They are also known as fanfics, and in the digital age, the quantity of such works is exploding! Fan fiction has even become recognised as a literary genre, and has created a unique niche for itself in the publishing industry. Fan fictions were first published in the 1960s and 70s. Star Trek fans have long been known for their passionate following. So it’s little surprise that Trekkies came up with the first early such texts in their fanzines. A similar trend emerged around the same time in Japan. Manga fans began producing independently published comics and novels, known as doujinshi.

What are the common characteristics of fan fiction then? It can’t be easy for an unknown writer to make a name for themselves creating fan fiction, right? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?

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[FRIENDSHIP DAY] What is TikTok? Jul 26, 2022

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What is TikTok?

Social network Tiktok allows users to publish short-form mobile videos. It’s been downloaded over 2 billion times since it was created in 2016, and its influence is growing bigger and bigger. That’s especially true within the music industry. There have been numerous success stories of new artists emerging on TikTok to become internet celebrities. The app has a reputation for being popular with members of Gen Z around the world. And the stats back it up; 70% of users are under the age of 25. With light-hearted features like comedy clips, dance choreographies and lip-syncing, it’s mostly seen as an entertainment app. Indeed, the “OK Boomer” catchphrase first went viral thanks to a TikTok clip.

It seems like harmless fun - why would anyone want to ban such an app? How did TikTok go from dance videos to political activism? What did TikTok users have to do with that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is muscle dysmorphia?

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Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians? Jul 26, 2022

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Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?

The whole world was shocked by the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in early July 2022. He was brutally shot in public while giving a speech at a campaign in the city of Nara. The attacker, a 41 year old former marine, was arrested on the spot. In the time since the assassination, some details have emerged of the killer’s motives. It seems to have been an act of revenge, based on Abe’s perceived links to a religious group called the Unification Church, also known as the Moonies.

How did we get to this theory? What’s the history of the Unification Church? How strong were Shinzo Abe’s links to the group? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is muscle dysmorphia? Jul 25, 2022

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What is muscle dysmorphia?

Muscle dysmorphia, also known as bigorexia or reverse anorexia, is an obsession with bulking up by working out. It’s caused by a person’s belief that their body is too skinny or lacking in muscle. The term “exercise addiction” was coined by psychiatrist William Glasser in the 1970s. More recently, it has been recognized as a potentially harmful condition. This addiction usually affects those who exercise excessively, mainly endurance sports participants and bodybuilders.

How does it affect their mental health ? What cause muscle dysmorphia ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?

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[FRIENDSHIP DAY] What is Generation Z? Jul 25, 2022

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What is Generation Z?

The term Generation Z refers to people born from around the end of the 1990s onwards. Like all generations, the group has its own supposed defining characteristics. Members of Generation Z are often labelled as hyper-digital, super idealist and even depressed. But what’s the scientific basis for all of this? The term Generation Z originated in 2012 from an online contest organised by the daily newspaper USA Today. OK, so it’s not the most original name, with Generation Z following on directly from Generation Y, also known as the millennials. They in turn followed on from Generation X.

So let’s say I was born in 96, am I X, Y or Z? Isn’t it a bit weird to make such a sweeping generalisation about tens of millions of people? If you look at an 18 year old in the USA and another in Indonesia, do they really have that much in common? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?

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What shady tactics have been uncovered by the Uber files leak? Jul 23, 2022

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What shady tactics have been uncovered by the Uber files leak?

The chances are at some point in your life you’ve taken an Uber ride, perhaps heading home from a night out, to get to the airport or when running late for work for example. The company’s rise to prominence over the last decade has been staggering, and it’s now worth over $40 billion. But the ride-sharing tech giant has had its fair share of controversy along the way. And less than two weeks ago, a massive leak called the Uber files saw the company again come under the spotlight for the wrong reasons. It stands accused of employing questionable tactics on its way to the top.

How did the scandal break out? How did Uber develop into the giant it is these days? What else did the leaks reveal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok?

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Is running actually bad for our joints and bones? Jul 22, 2022

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Is running actually bad for our joints and bones?

Running is one of the most common forms of exercise, and it makes sense when you think about it. You can do it more or less anywhere and equipment costs are relatively low. But many people say running is bad for the human body, whether it be the back, knees or just bones in general. It’s often associated with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis, a common joint disease. So is there any truth behind these assumptions? We’ve looked at a number of scientific studies to find out the facts.

Where does running get its bad reputation from then? Why do so many runners end up getting injured then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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