Hiccups mostly occur suddenly and go away quickly. But sometimes, it becomes an annoying and serious problem. In terms of physiology, a hiccup occurs when the diaphragm suddenly contracts involuntarily, and, at the same time, the voice box contracts and the vocal folds close, effectively blocking the flow of air. According to The Guinness Book …

300 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills every year. But we can reduce the amount of this waste by learning how to give our favorite old shoes new life. We found some low-budget tips that can help make old shoes look better than new. You probably haven’t heard of many of these tricks, …

What is the maximum height a person can plummet from and survive? Even a fall from the first floor can end up badly, nevermind one from 33,000 feet. However, Yugoslavian flight attendant Vesna Vulovic managed to survive a fall from this height after her plane blew up in the air as a result of a …

Breaking in new shoes can be a painful affair, so how do you go about stopping shoes from rubbing? Flip flops, sandals, strappy high heels – all these summer favourites can wreak havoc on the condition of our feet – and considering they’re most exposed at this time of year, it can lead to quite …

If you’ve ever noticed imperfections on your shoes, don’t rush to get them professionally repaired. Perhaps everything can be corrected more simply right at home. Does this sound too good to be true? Take a look at our article to learn more. We found simple and non-expensive ways to make your shoes look as good …