Tag Archive for: trending

A Famous Concert Violinist Busks in a Subway – Why Does Nobody Stop?

By: Sam Chan

In 2007, in a famous experiment, Grammy-winning violin player, Joshua Bell, played his violin in a Washington subway but nobody stopped to listen. Read more

Molly the Magpie is Home at Last

By: Mike Crooks

Key Points:

  • It all started in September of 2020 when Juliette and Reece rescued a wild baby magpie which had fallen from its nest.
  • The community was devastated when Molly had to be surrendered to authorities due to being held “unlawfully with no permit, licence or authority.” 
  • When Molly was returned home, Australia enjoyed the special moment, amidst a week of otherwise devastating news stories, with congratulations rolling in.

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Is Russell Finally Branding Himself A Christian?

By: Stephen McAlpine

If you haven’t seen the Youtube video of enfant terrible/comedian/possible sexual predator (choose your poison) Russell Brand declaring that he’s getting seriously interested in Christianity – nay, seriously interested in Christ himself – then stop everything and watch it now. Read more

Why We Love the Corn Kid So Much

By: City Bible Forum

Chances are you’ve come across the viral trend which has been taking the internet by storm the last fortnight. Read more

The Tech Trends for 2022: What Is Coming?

By: Michael McQueen

With the last couple of years boasting an unrivalled pace of change, 2022 is approaching with promise of further transformations in the way we live, work and shop. With global crises exposing inefficiencies and issues of remote living raising demands for new solutions, technological innovations have been quickly adopted by businesses and are set to continue taking over our work and play. Read more

Inside Bitcoin: A Beginner’s Guide to the World’s Favourite – and Most Mysterious – Digital Currency

By: Michael Crooks

Bill Gates is excited by it. Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks has reportedly made millions from it. And, now, the world’s richest man has endorsed it. Bitcoin has taken off, driven by a US$1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency by Elon Musk’s company Tesla. Despite many financial experts warning that the digital money could be a risk investment, one single Bitcoin is now worth north of $60,000. Read more

New Research Shows 1 in 4 Aussies Has a Tattoo

By: McCrindle

With Summer upon us, Australians are opting for the usual attire of shorts and beachwear. Read more

Hey Christian: It’s Not OK To Say “OK Boomer”

By: Stephen McAlpine

Speaking as a cynical, grumpy ex-Gothic X-Generation boy who all the other generations despise, let me say this: If you’re a Christian, it’s not OK to say “OK Boomer”

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Boy Writes His Mum a Note After Missing the School Bus

By: Rachel Murphy

Funny faces, quirky mannerisms and random opinions are all sources of quality entertainment when they come from kids. But this little guy’s note to his mum after missing the school bus has left us more impressed than anything else.

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Would Jesus Be a Laurel or Yanny?

By: Sam Chan

Laurel or Yanny?

I hear Laurel but you might hear Yanny. And, if you must know, my wife hears Yearly. Read more