Greedy bankers have triggered a global recession with their rash, brash optimism.

Ariel Leve sympathises with scientists who believe that indulging in negative thoughts can be helpful for managing anxiety and preparing for realistic outcomes.

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A man has two of the best tickets for the FA Cup Final.  As he sits down another guy comes along.

'Anyone sitting there?' he asks.

'No,' the man says, 'It's free.

'Incredible!' exclaims the other guy. 'Who in their right mind would buy a prime seat at the Final - the biggest sporting  event of the year -  and not use it?'

When disaster strikes resist the temptation to scream 'Why Me?' writes Diane Southam. Try asking 'Why not me?' It’s far more empowering

Water has played a big part in my life this year. Even as I write I’m struggling to concentrate because Bob the Builder is busy drilling up the road outside the front door of my temporary (more of that later) home.

I'm also finding it hard to resist a self-pitying whinge that goes something like this: Out of all the houses in this street why did the water main have to burst outside mine?

What is junk for some is riches for others, explains Clea Myers

When I was a tweaker (slang for crystal meth addict), living in Los Angeles, my favourite past-time was dumpster diving. My tweaker friends and I would joke about setting up Dumpster Divers Anonymous.

Amazing what we don't know, isn't it?

See another secret below.

A  sliced carrot looks like the human eye. The  pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... And YES, science now shows carrots  greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.