Heather Billington
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The Truth Behind 10 Popular Misinterpreted Songs
No matter how popular a song is, its lyrics can be — and often are — misheard or misinterpreted, often to hilarious effect. Most of us won't let the fact that we're not quite certain of the lyrics to
10 Signs That You Belong in an Audrey Hepburn Movie
Which girl wouldn't want to think themselves in some way similar to darling of the big screen, Audrey Hepburn? Born in 1929 in Belgium to a Dutch aristocrat and British businessman, Hepburn made it th
10 Countries with the Most Freedom of Speech
For those of us lucky enough to live in relatively liberal countries, freedom of speech seems a natural part of life; it's a fundamental human right as opposed to a luxury or a privilege, and rightfu
10 of the Richest French Actors
France is well-known worldwide as a country of good food, good wine and good style. What is generally overlooked, however, is its incredible cinematic culture and the country's plentiful supply of pro
5 Rich British Actors of the New Generation
Great Britain has always had a rich tradition in the dramatic arts. This is hardly surprising given the great playwrights it has produced over the years, like Middle English author Geoffrey Chaucer an
The Tales Behind 10 Most Popular Superstitions
The very idea of a superstition seems strange if examined closely. It seems to be the case that humans developed the practise and belief of superstition to explain the order of nature and human life t
10 of the World's Most Exclusive Universities
University applications are nerve-wracking at the best of times; often coming at the same time as final year school exams, students are under the extra pressure of deciding on a subject they might lik
The 10 Most Popular Spirits In The World
There's something decadent about a really good liquor. Rarely are suave, sophisticated, or rich figures in the media portrayed with a bottle of beer in their hand; rather, they have martinis (see Jame
10 of the Richest Couples in the World
One powerful figure in the world of business or showbiz is awe-inspiring enough, but two combined create a force to be reckoned with. The beauty of being rich and famous, we imagine, is the accessibil
10 Largest Colleges in the World
When we think of the word 'university', more often than not we think of major institutions either in the United States or in Europe. Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Oxford and Cambridge are among the quinte
Six Of The Biggest Protests Ever Held
Civilians with the right to exercise free speech will make the most of that right when faced with perceived injustice. So, no matter where you go in the world it's difficult to escape the presence of
8 Of The World's Most Spectacular Abandoned Mansions
The history of the mansion is a rich one, in both senses of the word. The word 'mansion' was first commonly used in the English language in the mid-fourteenth century and meant 'chief residence of a l
10 Of The Biggest Regrets About The University Experience
University is, as we are frequently assured by knowledgeable and worldly job-holding actual adults, the best time of your life. It is certainly true that at no other time in your life are you going to
The Muses Behind These 10 Great Artists
The concept of the artist’s muse is not a new one. Having originated in Greco-Roman mythology and with hints to the ideal in religious texts, the muse is a figure – stereotypically female – that inspi