We are surrounded by glass everyday of our lives but how much thought do we give to it? Here are some fascinating glass facts, so you can amaze at the next pub quiz! It’s all natural Glass is made by the process of melting minerals together at very high temperatures. One of the main ingredients …
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February 2019
Campaign to change the OED definition of an accountant
Accountants normally spend their time analysing business outcomes, but now they have been asked to cast their eyes over the finer points of linguistics and the definition of the profession and its objectives. Image Credit The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is being asked to change its definition of the word accountant to better reflect the …
Ways to increase your home efficiency
Want to save money on your energy bills? One of the best ways to achieve this is to make your home more efficient. Here are some ways to do this: Insulate cavity walls and lofts Did you know that you can lose up to a quarter of the heat produced by your boiler through the …
A Brief History of Wardrobes
We are all familiar with what a wardrobe is – an enclosed space for hanging our clothes, often with interior shelves and drawers. But do we know where they originate from? What is the history behind the humble wardrobe that serves us so well day in, day out? Today, having a wardrobe full of clothing …
What was the bestselling car in the UK in 2018?
Despite the fact we are always being told that they are polluting the environment and we need to reduce our use of them, cars still remain the most popular transport for getting to A to B in the UK. The industry actually shrank a bit, and this is thought to be because of Brexit fears …