Sudden fiction, micro fiction and flash fiction – these are the names given to the sub-genre of short fiction taking the world by storm, thanks to social media sites like twitter encouraging and challenging us to tell a story in as few words as possible. Micro fiction conveys a sense of reality and immediacy, as it requires you to tell a story in less than 100 words. Ernest Hemingway once wrote a story in six words (For sale: baby shoes, never worn) and considered it his best work. Now anyone can express themselves in a flash with sites like 12Words or admire them here at my 50-word stories. Keep it brief, won’t you?
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Even the name sounds like one big party. Zumba is a fun fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms combined with a great work out routine. There’s no need to be an expert with this fitness program. Get hooked on an hour of calorie-burning and body-energising fitness movements with a universal Latin flavour routine that everyone can follow. In fact, it won’t feel like a work out at all. Instead, participants say it’s like a party without the alcohol. Zumba is taught in an impressive 60,000 locations in 105 countries with 7.5 million bodies moving to the same rhythm.
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Nothing beats good muesli for breakfast. Of course, there’s no tried and tested formula for what makes good muesli - instead it all comes down to personal preference. This is why we’re going crazy for the new trend that allows you to customise your own muesli. This concept started out in the US but has since spread its wings to the UK and a small Melbourne company (aptly named) MuesliMixer run by two German muesli connoisseurs. Sydney muesli lovers need not fret as Moose Cafe in Redfern promises to launch a similar concept in the not too distant future. Phew.
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High-speed trains are making their speedy debut across the world, especially in Europe where they love to cut down on travel time (they should try living in Australia!) These high-speed trains are characterised by their slim line shape and pointy, long noses. They have been developed to cut down on travel time and increase passenger train travel across countries with high transport demands. Now the UK is developing a high-speed luxury train known as the Mercury. Designed by British Designers Priestmangoode, the train can travel at speeds of 225 mph and will include a lounge, bar, private areas and will be the first double decker train in the world. The trains will be highly efficient and will produce low-carbon, making it an eco-friendly way to travel.
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While we’re still living our lives out normally, (ie. wearing clothes that don’t have interactive fibres with special superhero powers), scientists are busy coming up with…well, super interactive fibres. Just like the latest one, which has the ability to detect and create sound. Sure it took them ten years to come up with, but they are now looking at fabrics that can interact with their environment. Think clothes with microphone features, if it doesn’t boggle the mind too much. They can generate electricity and can even be used to monitor the flow of water. In fact, the possibilities are endless! Guess this t-shirt I’m wearing doesn’t seem quite so cool now.
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Yes, old things are all the rage these days. Call me old fashioned, but there’s something special about vintage typewriters: maybe it’s that old, simple typeface on paper, conjuring up the image of a lonely writer in a small studio, frantically typing away and scrunching up unsatisfying paper (in today’s world, however, it would be recycled). There’s the whimsical nostalgia of having no distractions like Facebook and Twitter – only paper between you, your creativity and the machine. Antique typewriters are investments as people are willing to pay big money at auctions. They’re also a lot better for the environment as they don’t work off power. Some people call it the Revival of the Obsolete. We like that.
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Why would pets need to attend a beauty parlour? Could you really get confused between a tiger and a dog? Look twice. That’s not a panda. Welcome to the crazy new trend hailing down on China now. Pet owners are now dyeing their pets to look like other animals. The resemblance between the animals is eerily accurate, however we’re sure it could result in some kind of existential crisis when a real panda spots a dog masquerading as one. What makes a tiger a tiger? Is it the black and orange stripes? Down boy! Good, doggy. I mean, tiger? It’s a confusing world we live in.
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Those who bore witness to the apparent death of Polaroid film in 2008 will be relieved to learn of the Impossible Project, which aims to revive a new generation of instant film for Polaroid cameras. A team of people have come together and bought the old Polaroid factory in the Netherlands. Their aim is to develop a cheaper version of instant film and will be releasing a limited amount this year. The Impossible Project is not the only revival of analogue photography. The Lomography movement is also making waves with a series of stores springing up around the world, offering camera lovers the opportunity to revel in both instant and medium format photography and capturing that spontaneity of everyday life with dreamy, experimental and unique images to cherish.
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