Mary Plunkett
Contributing since December, 2013
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10 Big Facts About The BBC's Big Money
For most people in the United Kingdom, the BBC is an institution, a way of life. For those outside of Blighty, the British Broadcasting Company speaks of a perfect British accent, a global eye on the
10 Cities That Risk Disappearing Under Water
We all hear a lot about global warming and climate change. But most of us, if we're honest, have a somewhat detached view of this predicament: the threat of temperatures increasing in the next century
The 10 Most Divorced States In America
The fairy tale wedding is fixed in the psyche of many a young girl: it's the day that inspires panic and excitement in equal parts. But today, in America - where over half of marriages end in divorce
10 Celebrity Sponsorships That Went All Wrong
There are many things that mark someone out as a 'celebrity': the magazine cover photo shoots, the millions of Twitter followers, and the constantly being photographed in public doing absolutely nothi
World's 10 Most Divorced Nations
From a young age men and women (but more especially women, really) are taught about the notion of the big day. We learn to aspire to the ideal of settling down with someone and saying I do. The indoct
10 Ways You Know You're At A Hipster Wedding
The summer is just around the corner and for those of us who belong to the late-20s to early-30s group, it means one thing: many of those friends you thought would stay young and free forever have bro
The 10 Most Tolerant Nations in the World
Anyone invested in the state of the world today is interested in the Social Progress Imperative. The not-for-profit group aims to promote social inclusion and create a universal system by which the ad
The 10 Most Popular Toys of the Last 25 Years
For many children in the western world, the magic of a birthday, Christmas or even Easter means the possibility of a host of new toys and games, a sense of competition over who got the latest and grea
The 10 Biggest Gay Populations In America
The campaign for gay marriage in the United States is continuing to gain momentum in 2014 with new legislation extending the rights of the gay community and high profile boycotts of homophobic busines
5 Controversial Moments in Recent Russian History
The events in Ukraine have, for the past couple of months, gripped the world: from the protests in Kyiv’s Independence Square, the overthrowing of the pro-Russian Ukrainian government, and the breakaw
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Game of Thrones
With the new season of Game of Thrones just around the corner, the world's media is abuzz with a host of trivia, spoilers and even the occasional mashup of everyone’s favourite fantasy show. At a time
The 10 Most Enslaved Nations
Although many of us in the Western world tend to think of slavery as belonging to a past age, this is far from the case. A recent survey carried out by the Australian human rights group, the Walk Free
10 Countries with the Biggest Gender Pay Gaps
With International Women’s Day celebrated around the world this month, a number of studies have been published highlighting the fight for women's rights. While advances in many areas have been made, t
10 of the Richest Young British Heiresses
The old world glamour and rich heritage of Britain means that for many the place has an inimitable allure. From the imposing monuments on the streets of London which speak of the nation’s history, to
The 10 Poorest Cities in the World
It's all too easy to forget the levels of inequality in the world. We all know that many parts of the world are classed as “low income” or “developing” but what does that really mean for citizens in t
5 Most Profitable Actor and Director Teams
The glittering world of Hollywood may be a long way away from the lives of the average citizen but in some way, we are all touched by the power of cinema. Whether casually catching a late night movie
The 10 Richest Latin American Nations
As economic uncertainty and worrying unemployment levels continue to plague Europe and much of the Western world, many have looked at the rest of the world to see where the superpowers of tomorrow wil
10 Most Prosperous Cities in the World
Whether you’re thinking of relocating for business or pleasure, or simply wondering how the rest of the world live, it’s always fascinating to compare one's living conditions with those of others. Glo
The 10 Public Companies with the Biggest Market Value
The business world can be tough and unforgiving but for those ambitious, bright young things struggling on the career ladder, the shining examples of wealth and success are worthy motivators. The pote
5 Disturbing Psychological Studies on Wealth
Much has been written about the wealth inequalities faced by western society, not to mention the wealth gap globally. While the wealth of many nations appears to increase, so too does the divide betw