Smartphones have truly become the Swiss Army knives of handheld technology. Now that resources like maps and calculators are just a tap away, the need for separate appliances has become almost obsolete. Apple was not kidding around when they conjured up the slogan, “There’s an app for that.” Smartphones of …

Despite what the romantics of the world would like to believe, many relationships end up having expiry dates. Whether the relationship ended on a good note or a bad one, there’s undeniable emotional baggage that comes with sending someone you once considered a significant other back into the wild. Everyone …

You sit on a throne in a dark, evil lair. Torches line the walls and before you stands a hooded figure, groveling below you. Wait, what? How did you get here? Where are you? Oh man, you shouldn’t have drunk so much Cola last night. “O great Evilzor” says the …

Whether you’ve used it to map out a route or just to leisurely get an aerial glimpse of your childhood home, chances are, you’ve probably become familiar with Google’s intricate Earth program. Google Earth renders a 3D representation of our planet by suturing together satellite images, aerial photography, and geographic information. The …

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been ruled out in the death of two five-month-old babies in Bridgend, South Wales. GoFundMe Two of three triplets, Charlie and Noah, were found unconscious in their home on September 23. Police were called around 10:00 a.m. and the babies were taken to the hospital where …

In the world of Hollywood romance, it has been tough to find a relationship that has truly lasted. Many power couples have come and gone, with very few sticking together through the obstacles of celebrity life. One couple, however, has instilled hope and faith in all of us when it …

The human back is a large, complex structure, according to Dr. A. Michael A. Adamec, who owns the chiropractic clinic Adamec Chiropractic, located in Rotterdam. Dr. Adamec adds that the human back consists of bone, muscle, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels that range from the neck all the way …

Penmanship is not just how you handle a pen and paper, taking down a couple of notes, and calling it a day. To many, it is an art form, a skill that is perhaps vanishing all together considering the almost sole use of computers during this day and age. Many …

The star of Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers, Joel Taylor, is dead at 38. A statement made on behalf of the family confirms Joel Taylor is dead, and that the Discovery Channel star was aboard a cruise at the time of death. Taylor studied meteorology at the University of Oklahoma before …

It’s hard enough getting dumped, let alone sharing your embarrassing story with the rest of the world. But leave it to Jimmy Fallon to make sharing one of your most embarrassing stories seem appealing. The Tonight Show host encouraged fans to share their worst relationship stories under the hashtag ‘How …

Photography can be a lot like magic in the sense that the person behind the camera rarely reveals the tricks they utilize to get the perfect shot. However, that’s far from the case for Gilmar Silva. The Brazilian wedding and family photographer lifts the veil on his work by giving …

“L’esprit de l’escalier” is the French phrase for when you think of a good comeback just a little too late to actually use it. It literally translates to “the spirit of the stairs,” and Philosopher Denis Diderot came up with it after he was roasted so brutally at a party …

Okay, let’s get a little personal here. How often do you shave your legs? What about your arms? What your pits? What about your chin? I think it’s safe to say that women aren’t as smooth and hairless as men like to believe. We develop hair in places that men …

Having someone put something in your drink is serious. Women have found themselves being drugged without their knowledge because they took their eyes off of their drink for only a couple of seconds. It’s rare that they even see who drugged them. However, at a festival in Brazil, it appeared …

The Canadian Mental Health Association defines anxiety as a mental illness that seriously impacts our lives and how we think, feel and act. For example, they explain that a panic attack, which is a type of anxiety episode, is a feeling of sudden and intense fear that will last for …

When it comes to the topic of urine, nobody talks about it in polite company, but it does tell a lot about you. The consistency, the odour, and the colour of your urine are all tell-tale signs of your well-being and the type of lifestyle that you live which ranges …

People across the world are becoming more aware of what they eat and what goes into their food. Several countries have banned food products that do not meet a required standard for consumption. This may be because of a controversial ingredient or additive, but mainly these banned foods have been …

Well, it looks like it’s the end of the world, again. Yes, even though it’s been 2018 for less than a month, this time it’s a sure bet that the world will end on June 24. The new apocalypse prediction comes from a conspiracy theorist named Mathieu Jean-Marc Joseph Rodrigue. …

Evolutionary biology dictates that living organisms are designed to want to pass on their genetic information. Humans want to find the best mates that are capable of providing for their offspring. During the time of hunter-gatherers, women would favor those who could survive and thus care for their child the …

With summer in full bloom and people readily preparing for music festivals, here at Bestie, we are taking a deep dive into some new and raunchy festival outfits. Now that Coachella has passed, many music lovers and party-goers are looking forward to the new batch of music festivals. Whether it …

Life can seem like it’s straight up disrespectful sometimes. You could be casually walking down the street only to get soaked by a passing car. Or maybe you parked on the street during a snowstorm only to have a snow plow come along and plow all of that road snow …

When you think of oats, you think of them as an ingredient in breakfast cereals and oatmeal, and maybe delicious oatmeal cookies. Over the past decade, oats have become an extremely popular health food. According to Healthline, oats are loaded with fiber (10.6g) and contain avenanthramide, which is only found …

When it comes to pregnancy, there’s no greater gift than welcoming two at once. Though it may be a handful, and inevitably competitive, it really is a blessing. For some, they come identical, and for others, they may be entirely different. For a couple in England, it was a one …

When people talk about Dubai, it’s usually about their beautiful scenery and expensive taste. But they are also known for their history of detaining people for harmless actions or comments. According to VT, a man was detained for three years for accidentally touching a man’s hip. Now, a fitness guru …

On April 21, 2017, mom Avery Lane posted a Facebook status update that still rings true for mothers everywhere. She told the story of how she was breastfeeding her two-month-old at an H&R Block when the manager walked up to her and asked if she could “cover up with a …

Since announcing her pregnancy in early September, Duchess Kate arrived with Prince William at a reception honouring World Mental Health Day, stunning everyone in the room with her appearance, showing us a glimpse at the start of her brand new baby bump! Kate arrived wearing a stunning blue dress from …

It’s no secret that suffering from cancer not only changes the patient’s life but everyone around them. According to statistics, 1 in 8 women will suffer from breast cancer in their lifetime. In 2017, about 252,710 cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women. Also, 1 in …

The electronic thermometer froze in the world’s coldest town this week after temperatures dipped to -62 C. Oymyakon (which translates to “the water that doesn’t freeze”) is a village in Northern Russia with around 500 permanent residents. This week, the town’s electronic thermometer, which had been installed last year as …

Plastic surgery, when done properly, can make you look younger and more attractive. However, bad plastic surgery can do exactly the opposite. It can make your facial features look disproportionate. It can completely obliterate your natural features.  Some of the worst plastic surgeries have destroyed people’s careers. There have been …

When you live in a populated city like Los Angeles or New York, it can be impossible to find a parking spot. The second you find a free spot, you drive up and realize why nobody has parked there – there’s a fire hydrant present. Everybody knows that you’re not allowed …

Everyone experiences disappointments in their lives. Whether they are extremely dramatic and tense, or super minor and maybe even entertaining. Regardless, everyone experiences them and at the end of the day, they always manage to teach us valuable lessons. But the fails that make us laugh or make other people …

Leave it up to Kim Kardashian to stay in the headlines consistently, even if not directly or intentionally. The prominent pop-culture figure has been a household name for ages now, though not always in the most favourable of ways. Establishing herself as a role model to many worldwide, she has …

Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2015! Man, what a great year it is too! I mean sure, the attacks on Charlie Hebdo were awful and heartbreaking, but at least mass shootings are going to end soon! I mean, there’s no way they don’t put harsher legislation on guns after all …

In the morning, everyone has a ritual. Whether it’s hitting the snooze button five times, stretching for a few minutes before starting your day or taking a 30 minute shower, our morning habits almost become second nature. But have you ever thought that what starts your day off may also …