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If you’re expecting a baby, you’ve probably heard about perineal massage — but does it actually work, and how do you do it safely? The evidence and practical advice from major health organizations are covered here, so you can decide what’s right for you. Start: 34–35 weeks pregnant · Frequency: 3–4 times per week · … Read more
Few children’s characters feel as familiar as a rabbit in a blue jacket sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden. Behind the tale lies a remarkable story of its creator, Beatrix Potter, who turned a private letter to a sick boy into one of the best-selling books of all time. First published: 1902 · Number of books … Read more
Justin Dior Combs carries a name that turns heads—not just for its designer middle, but for the legacy it connects him to. As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ eldest biological child, he’s carved out his own lane as an actor, producer, and social media personality while navigating the spotlight that comes with being part of one of … Read more
For decades, James Whale’s voice was a fixture of British radio—brash, provocative, and impossible to ignore. When news broke on 4 August 2025 that the 74-year-old presenter had died after a long battle with kidney cancer, tributes poured in from colleagues and listeners alike. Full name: Michael James Whale · Birth date: 13 May 1951 … Read more
Few artists turn bedroom recordings into stadium anthems, but Dan Smith did exactly that. As the creative force behind Bastille, he wrote the band’s breakthrough hit “Pompeii” alone in his room before it became a global phenomenon. Full Name: Daniel Campbell Smith · Born: 14 July 1986 · Age: 38 (as of 2025) · Birthplace: … Read more
There’s a reason Mark Ronson’s name keeps showing up on album credits from Amy Winehouse to Bruno Mars to Barbie — the man is everywhere. But behind the hits and the Grammys is a fascinating story of a British-American producer who turned his love of hip-hop into a genre-defying career. Grammy Awards: 10 · Date … Read more
Fabio Fognini has always been one of tennis’s most watchable characters – a player who could beat anyone on his best day and sometimes let his emotions get the better of him. In July 2025, the Italian star walked off the court for the final time after a five-set struggle at Wimbledon, ending a career … Read more
Louise Bourgeois turned childhood memories of betrayal and loss into some of the 20th century’s most emotionally charged sculpture, and her towering Maman, unveiled in 1999, still greets visitors at museums across Europe and North America (Britannica (encyclopedia entry)). Her path from Paris to New York is a reminder that an artist’s biggest impact can … Read more
Gyles Brandreth seems to be everywhere—on your telly in a colourful jumper, on your radio dissecting words, or in the pages of a Victorian murder mystery—but the man who became a Conservative MP, a Gogglebox favourite, and a prolific author has a backstory far stranger than his jumpers. This article pieces together the verified facts … Read more
Few figures in history spark as much curiosity as Helen Keller. Born in 1880, she lost both sight and hearing before age two, yet went on to become the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree — a feat that still inspires wonder. Born: June 27, 1880, Tuscumbia, Alabama · Died: June … Read more