From the system behind bobbing for apples to why we wear orange and black on Halloween, here are the most interesting Irish facts about Halloween. Halloween comes from the ancient Irish festival of Samhain, a day when the undead are thought to walk among the living, and we must ward off the evil spirits. Samhain […]
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Athers and Nasser are in Multan ahead of England’s second Test against Pakistan after their remarkable victory in the first match. They discuss Joe Root’s continuing form with the bat, Harry Brook’s extraordinary innings and where Pakistan need to improve. Plus they chat about the Women’s T20 World Cup where England are facing effectively a […]
Check out these weird and wacky ancient Irish remedies to keep you healthy this winter. Shakespeare’s witches, with their “Eye of newt, and toe of frog,” could well have been related to some of our Irish ancient ancestors if some of these remedies are to be believed. From using dead hands and hair clippings to ancient […]
Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet over 10 percent of people – nearly 40 million – live in poverty. It’s something we see, say, if we live near a tent encampment. And it’s also something we feel. More than a third of […]