Why did it take so long for France to realize that 11-year-olds can’t consent to sex? — When I first learned that France had finally decided on the age of consent, my first exploding thought was— “Christ, what did they have before?” Before the age of consent, if a minor is raped or sexually assaulted, they must prove that the sexual act was forced. This is practically…

I grew up poor but no one would ever say we were living the minimalist lifestyle… — When I first began to do research into the minimalist lifestyle, I found the mantra, “less is more,” very appealing. As someone who suffers from shopping addiction, this was a fresh view that cast light on toxic consumerism lifestyles. I have spent a large portion of my life anxious over…

The book’s purpose was to raise awareness of sexual predators until the movie ruined it… — Before Lolita, nobody ever talked about pedophilia. In fact, very few knew of its existence. In a time when communism was the biggest threat, the thought of sexual predators walking amongst us was unthinkable. Just like Jaws made everyone afraid of shark, Lolita did the same for pedophiles. America had…

Their solution is more guns and militarized schools… anything but gun reform — In response to the Uvalde school shooting, shell-shocked teachers were told that they could prevent the next massacre by carrying firearms. As the country reels from this devastating shooting, legislators backed by the National Rifle Association, are drafting bills to ‘harden schools.’ “We can’t stop bad people from doing bad…

Only $50,000 for a furnished home? Maybe the future isn’t so bleak after all… — When I was a little girl, my mother’s biggest dream was to own a home. It’s something she always talked about and a dream that could never be hers. Nor can it be mine and millions of others. …

The Targaryen Kings rolled in their graves when Bran the Broken became King — House of the Dragon has dropped another trailer and it’s bloody epic. My heart stopped in my chest, goosebumps adorned my arms, and I felt shivers down my spine. It was a feeling of spectacular joy and a new sense of hope after the disastrous ending of the promising Game…

It is an artist’s dream of turning one’s passion into a source of income. It is a dream that often unfolds into a nightmare. — Once your passion becomes your job, your fantasies of turning your favourite hobby into a money-making venture slowly dissipate when you’re met with a cruel reality. Just like your previous car-washing job, the hobby that once gave you immense joy becomes another tedious, laborious job.

Why are women so obsessed with this melancholic, broody teenage-looking actor? — Hollywood has always presented the ideal man as being a shredded, tough hero with a suave persona and a commanding cool in moments of strife. This leading man has always embodied the traditional, classic stereotypes while managing to bend the rules to showcase certain moments of emotional vulnerability. For instance…

Cleopatra Eggs never existed but is based on real-life treasure hunts for different jeweled eggs. — Netflix’s ‘Red Notice’ captures the audience’s imagination by using comedic quips, intense actions scenes, a sprinkle of sexual attraction, and a wild chase for three diamond-encrusted eggs. In the film, Cleopatra Eggs are highly coveted as being long-lost treasures that were once believed to just be a myth. In this…