A psychologist has come up with a formula for parents struggling to find the perfect toy for their children this Christmas. Dr Cliff Arnall, who has previously come up with calculations for the happiest and most depressing day of the year, reckons...

Premier Wen Jiabao is the only non-American on a new top-10 list compiled by United States broadcasting giant ABC that names people with the most influence on the US economy. The American Broadcasting Company said Wen’s influence was massive, despite...

The Need to Combine Sentences Sentences have to be combined to avoid the monotony that would surely result if all sentences were brief and of equal length. (If you haven’t already read them, see the sections on Avoiding Primer Style and Sentence...

Pigs have inspired many idioms, and are frequently referenced in culture. They have become synonymous with several negative attributes, especially greed and uncleanliness, and these ascribed attributes have often led to critical comparisons between...

Many of the best ski properties are booked well in advance, despite prices being at a premium over New Year. Just sourcing flights for infamous party resorts in North America such as Jackson Hole and Aspen/Snowmass is virtually impossible less than two...