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Jurassic Park, Home Alone and The Matrix among the greatest movies of the 1990s

March 20, 2019 | Iceni

Jurassic Park, Home Alone and The Matrix are among the greatest movies of the 1990s, according to Brits.

Steven Spielberg’s ground-breaking dinosaur hit continues to spawn sequels and Home Alone is loved all year-round movie – despite being … Read More

These are the 40 most common reasons Brits quit their jobs

March 19, 2019 | Iceni

Boring canteen food, long hours and incompetent bosses are among the most common reasons why Brits quit their jobs, it has emerged.

Researchers who polled 2,000 workers found employees start thinking about leaving a job an average of … Read More

‘Digital Key’ means looking for your car keys could become a thing of the past

March 18, 2019 | Iceni

Frantically looking for your car keys could become a thing of the past after a manufacturer developed an app to control a vehicle by mobile phone.

Hyundai has created the ‘Digital Key’ which uses Near Field Communication to … Read More

Dirty Dancing’s showstopping finale has been voted the most iconic movie dance scene of all time, according to a survey. The blockbuster, which came out in 1987 and cemented the late Patrick Swayze as one of the biggest stars of the decade, beat Grease and Singin’ in the Rain to top spot. Saturday Night Fever came in fourth place, and Kevin Bacon vehicle Footloose placed fifth. Also appearing in the top 10 were Flashdance, West Side Story and Step Up, according to the poll of 1,000 adults. And movies with famous dance scenes like Pulp Fiction and The Breakfast Club were also listed. The research was conducted by Dance Direct, whose spokesman said: “Movies like The Greatest Showman have put dancing in films right back on the map. “La La Land was another recent smash that featured lots of dancing, which is great for getting people young and old inspired about dancing. “But interestingly enough the most recent film to really make a lasting impact on audiences was Step Up, which was released in 2006.” The study also uncovered the dance styles Brits most wish they could master, with 22 per cent of 18-24-year-olds interested in being ballroom experts. More than half of those over 55 would also love to become proficient in ballroom, emulating the success of those seen on screen in Strictly Come Dancing. However, the dance style most under-25s would love to learn is hip-hop, a love shared by just seven per cent of the older generation. Thirty-five to 44-year-olds are most likely to learn to salsa, while 45-54 year olds are the biggest tango fans in the country. THE BEST MOVIES WITH DANCE SCENES EVER – ACCORDING TO BRITS Dirty dancing, 1987 Grease, 1978 Singin' In the Rain, 1952 Saturday Night Fever, 1978 Footloose, 1984 Flash dance, 1983 Pulp Fiction, 1994 West Side Story, 2005 Step Up, 2006 The Breakfast Club, 1985

Dirty Dancing showstopping finale voted most iconic movie dance scene of all time

March 14, 2019 | Iceni

Dirty Dancing’s showstopping finale has been voted the most iconic movie dance scene of all time, according to a survey.

The blockbuster, which came out in 1987 and cemented the late Patrick Swayze as one of the biggest … Read More

Nearly seven in 10 Brits are regularly using household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to research.

March 13, 2019 | Iceni

Nearly seven in 10 Brits are regularly using household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to research.

A study into the nation’s kitchens revealed many old devices are still going strong in the country’s homes.

Planning a wedding is more labour-intensive than 20 years ago

March 12, 2019 | Iceni

Planning a wedding is more labour-intensive than ever, according to a study.

A survey of 2,000 married Brits found two in five think the process of bringing the elements of a wedding together is now more time-consuming than … Read More

Adults who listened to reggae and classical music as children are more likely to be open to trying new foods, sports, fashions and books as they grow up, a leading psychologist has claimed. Catherine Loveday of Westminster University in London came to the conclusion after studying the results of O2’s research of 2,000 adults into the extent to which music affects behaviour later on in life. She suggests adults who are exposed to a wide array of music during their formative years end up with a greater desire to broaden their social and culinary boundaries. Heavy metal and soul music are least likely to contribute to a willingness to participate in anything new. The research found more than a quarter of those whose parents regularly listened to reggae were open to trying new things, compared to one fifth of those who were exposed to classical music. However, by contrast just four per cent of adults who listened to heavy metal and soul at a young age said they are now open to being adventurous and experimental. Prof. Loveday, a music psychologist, said: “Music is a very fundamental way for parents to connect with their children so it is not surprising that musical tastes get passed on. ‘’But it is interesting to think that listening habits might also nurture open-mindedness and flexibility, as well as a yearning for live music. “We have known for a while that exposing young children to lots of new foods will help them to develop a more adventurous palate and it looks like the same thing might be true of music”. The study also found the age at which people experience their first live gig also has a big impact on their attitudes to new activities. Children who went to their first gig aged between four and six years old are much more open to trying new things now (33 per cent) than those who attended a musical festival or concert over the age of 22 (nine per cent). They are also more likely to want to attend regular gigs as they get older, with four in five (81%) of those going to gigs before seven wishing they could attend live music at least once a month now. Conversely only a third (34%) of those who waited until they were over 22 are keen to regularly attend live music events. Further to impacts on behaviour, the research also revealed that continuing to listen to this wide breath of music as we get older increasingly has less of an impact on our characteristics. In fact, the research revealed that after 35, interests in hearing new music genres is on the decline. People are most receptive to different genres and sounds between the ages of 24 and 35, with nearly half (45%) in that age group saying they are now very happy to listen to the same music as their parents, after which they become less inclined to listen to new music. Range of music listened to when younger also has an impact on the music you’re most likely to listen to in later life. Those who listened to a diverse range of music growing up, are most likely to listen to hip hop, drum and bass and reggae. Nina Bibby of O2 said: “Music connects us on an emotional level so it’s perhaps no surprise to see that the music we listen to growing up shapes our approach and attitude to other aspects of our life. “There’s nothing quite like live music to make you feel alive and we want to encourage people to seize the moment and breathe it all in. ‘’ * The research was carried out by OnePoll as part of O2’s Live Experiences campaign, which encourages consumers to ‘Breathe It All In’ by seizing the moment to watch their favourite music, artist or band. Through Priority Tickets our customers have access to over 5,000 live shows in more than 350 venues across the UK so there’s no better time to explore exciting new live experiences.

Music study identifies the tracks that make us open to new experiences

March 12, 2019 | Iceni

Adults who listened to reggae and classical music as children are more likely to be open to trying new foods, sports, fashions and books as they grow up, a leading psychologist has claimed.

Catherine Loveday of Westminster University … Read More

Spring cleaning is dying out as Brits claim they are ‘too busy’

March 11, 2019 | Iceni

Millions of adults claim they are ‘too busy’ to clean their home, a study has found.

The demands of modern life, such as balancing working hours with looking after children, means a third of adults struggle to find … Read More

Toilets, parties – and even funerals among the bizarre places boxset fans are streaming their favourite shows

March 8, 2019 | Iceni

On the toilet, at parties – and even at funerals are among the bizarre places boxset fans are streaming their favourite shows, it has emerged.

Researchers who carried out a detailed study found almost one in five have … Read More

One in five Brits have a ‘side hustle’ to make extra cash on top of their salary

March 8, 2019 | Iceni

One in five Brits have a ‘side hustle’ to make extra cash on top of their salary, according to a study.

Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found those budding entrepreneurs have an average of two side projects.

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Jurassic Park, Home Alone and The Matrix among the greatest movies of the 1990s

These are the 40 most common reasons Brits quit their jobs

‘Digital Key’ means looking for your car keys could become a thing of the past

Dirty Dancing showstopping finale voted most iconic movie dance scene of all time

Nearly seven in 10 Brits are regularly using household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to research.

Planning a wedding is more labour-intensive than 20 years ago

Music study identifies the tracks that make us open to new experiences

Spring cleaning is dying out as Brits claim they are ‘too busy’

Toilets, parties – and even funerals among the bizarre places boxset fans are streaming their favourite shows

One in five Brits have a ‘side hustle’ to make extra cash on top of their salary

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