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A few inches of rain and we went back to wasting energy. That was the wrong call. — Leisure

A few inches of rain and we went back to wasting energy. That was the wrong call.

This summer's extreme heat didn't just scorch the land — it exposed how fragile our energy security really is. And the moment the crisis eased, we stopped paying attention.

Szabó Erzsébet•
Hollywood's golden boy to industry outcast — can Armie Hammer ever come back? — Leisure

Hollywood's golden boy to industry outcast — can Armie Hammer ever come back?

He was once one of Hollywood's most wanted leading men. Then a scandal destroyed everything overnight. Here's the full story of Armie Hammer's rise and fall.

Szalai Dóra•
30 Everyday Things You Didn't Know Were Invented by Hungarians — Leisure

30 Everyday Things You Didn't Know Were Invented by Hungarians

From the ballpoint pen to the hologram, these 30 world-changing inventions all trace back to a Hungarian name — and your daily life would look very different without them.

Szalai Dóra•
That Strange Calm Patch in Choppy Water? Here's What It's Really Telling You — Leisure

That Strange Calm Patch in Choppy Water? Here's What It's Really Telling You

A glassy patch in the middle of choppy water can look peaceful — but experienced boaters know it's often a signal worth reading. Here's what it means.

Arany Inez•
Two riders, one bike, one goal: the tandem tour circling Lake Balaton for 15 years — Leisure

Two riders, one bike, one goal: the tandem tour circling Lake Balaton for 15 years

This August, sighted and visually impaired cyclists pedal around Lake Balaton together on tandem bikes for the 15th time. Here's why it's more than a ride.

Nyul Debóra•
The water we take for granted is running out — here's what you can do at home — Health

The water we take for granted is running out — here's what you can do at home

Clean water pours from the tap without a second thought — but it's becoming one of the world's scarcest resources. Here's how your home habits can help.

Szalai Dóra•
The experiment that proved your childhood memories might be lies your brain invented — Lifestyle

The experiment that proved your childhood memories might be lies your brain invented

What if a vivid childhood memory you'd swear really happened never took place at all? A famous experiment revealed just how easily the mind invents the past.

Farkas Izabella•
Armie Hammer breaks his silence 5 years after the scandal that erased him from Hollywood — Leisure

Armie Hammer breaks his silence 5 years after the scandal that erased him from Hollywood

Cannibalism claims and abuse allegations destroyed Armie Hammer's career overnight. Now, after years of silence, he's finally speaking about a possible comeback.

Nyul Debóra•
Matt Damon says filming "The Odyssey" was the hardest shoot of his life — Leisure

Matt Damon says filming "The Odyssey" was the hardest shoot of his life

After more than 30 years and nearly 80 films, Matt Damon says nothing prepared him for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" — his toughest shoot ever.

Nyul Debóra•
Why we're reading less than we did 10 years ago (and what quietly changed) — Leisure

Why we're reading less than we did 10 years ago (and what quietly changed)

Reading habits have shifted dramatically in the last decade. Here's what really pulled us away from books, and whether we can fall back in love with reading.

Arany Inez•
Admit it: your first crush was probably a cartoon character — Leisure

Admit it: your first crush was probably a cartoon character

From Johnny Bravo to a certain smooth-talking mouse, these are the cartoon characters we shamelessly crushed on as kids. Which one was yours?

Szőke Angéla•
Meet Norway's Future Queen: The Princess Who Does Military Service and Hugs Footballers — News

Meet Norway's Future Queen: The Princess Who Does Military Service and Hugs Footballers

Princess Ingrid Alexandra isn't your typical royal. She trains with the army, studies abroad, and cheers like any fan — meet a truly modern future queen.

Nyul Debóra•
Bonnie Tyler has died at 75: remembering the voice that defined a generation of rock ballads — News

Bonnie Tyler has died at 75: remembering the voice that defined a generation of rock ballads

Bonnie Tyler, the raspy-voiced queen of the rock ballad, has died at 75. From Total Eclipse of the Heart to Holding Out for a Hero, her legacy lives on.

Nyul Debóra•
Erling Haaland's Surprising Confession: The Quiet Life He Really Wants After Football — Leisure

Erling Haaland's Surprising Confession: The Quiet Life He Really Wants After Football

Erling Haaland is one of football's biggest stars, yet his dream for the future isn't another trophy — it's a Norwegian farm, animals, and a slower life.

Nyul Debóra•
8 things you never knew about chocolate (and why July 7 is its special day) — Lifestyle

8 things you never knew about chocolate (and why July 7 is its special day)

World Chocolate Day is July 7, and there's far more to your favorite treat than taste. From ancient money to a happiness hormone, here are 8 surprising facts.

Farkas Izabella•
These Yearbook Photos Prove Even A-List Stars Were Awkward Teens — Leisure

These Yearbook Photos Prove Even A-List Stars Were Awkward Teens

Bad haircuts, forced smiles and questionable fashion — see the cringeworthy high school photos of Hollywood's biggest stars, from J.Lo to George Clooney.

Szőke Angéla•
Why do we judge a mom for still dressing like a woman? — Lifestyle

Why do we judge a mom for still dressing like a woman?

A miniskirt doesn't cancel out motherhood. So why do we still act like women have to disappear the moment they become mothers? Let's talk about it.

Schuster Borka•
The Italy no travel guide shows you: inside Gergely Péterfy's new novel — Leisure

The Italy no travel guide shows you: inside Gergely Péterfy's new novel

Behind the sun-soaked squares and long lunches lies a very different Italy. Gergely Péterfy's new novel Digó reveals the country tourists rarely see.

Nyul Debóra•
There's a garbage patch in the ocean bigger than Germany — and it's still growing — Leisure

There's a garbage patch in the ocean bigger than Germany — and it's still growing

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch spans over 1.6 million square kilometres of ocean. Here's how it formed, what it's doing to marine life, and what can be done.

Arany Inez•
Why Are So Many People Terrified of Clowns? The Evolutionary Psychology Behind the Fear — Lifestyle

Why Are So Many People Terrified of Clowns? The Evolutionary Psychology Behind the Fear

Coulrophobia — the fear of clowns — is more common than you'd think. Here's what evolutionary psychology reveals about why clowns unsettle us so deeply.

Farkas Izabella•
Why the people of Sagada hang their coffins on cliff faces — the ancient ritual that still continues today — Lifestyle

Why the people of Sagada hang their coffins on cliff faces — the ancient ritual that still continues today

In the mountain town of Sagada, the dead are not buried in the ground — they are suspended on cliff faces. Here's the profound meaning behind this ancient tradition.

Farkas Izabella•
Why do fingerprints only appear on your fingertips? The evolutionary secret explained — Leisure

Why do fingerprints only appear on your fingertips? The evolutionary secret explained

You've probably stared at your fingertips more than once and wondered — why are those tiny patterns there at all? The answer goes deeper than you'd expect.

Farkas Izabella•
Why are taxis yellow? The color psychology story behind an iconic choice — Leisure

Why are taxis yellow? The color psychology story behind an iconic choice

It wasn't random, and it wasn't just tradition. The reason taxis are yellow goes back to a fascinating experiment that changed how we think about color and visibility.

Arany Inez•
The world's longest piece of music lasts 639 years — and it's playing right now in a German church — Leisure

The world's longest piece of music lasts 639 years — and it's playing right now in a German church

A single organ piece that won't finish until the year 2640 is quietly playing in a medieval German church. Here's the fascinating story behind it.

Arany Inez•