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From white lies to whoppers, how bad is our daily deceit quota? Researchers at the University of Massachusetts (via the Ottawa Citizen) found that 60 per cent of people lied up to three times in just 10 minutes. That’s nearly nine lies every half hour (in the spirit of honesty, I confess I had to use a calculator to figure that out).

I don’t consider myself a workaholic. I can’t be, because I’m not working all the time. However, I am thinking about work a lot of the time, which is pretty exhausting.

First of all, let’s define the type of mini skirt in question because not all minis are created equal. Is it a piece of cloth resembling a headband in both size and fabric, stretching itself against all odds to barely cover your bottom?

Soothe even the sorest muscle with self-massaging techniques that are guaranteed to take all your aches away. Jill Miller, creator of Yoga Tune Up, demonstrates the moves

Say goodbye to the mess, the stink and that awkward bag-on-your head, can’t-touch-anything wait time. And say hello to more shine, rich colour and unbelievable body. Nearly 80 years after the first at-home dyes hit the market, new innovations in hair care can make all your DIY dreams come true.

Book review: The story of the observations and adventures of three young passengers en route to England — and adulthood — from their South Asian homes

How many articles of clothing do you throw away each year that could be salvaged with a little effort?

Maggie Goes on a Diet is the title of an upcoming book by writer Paul Kramer (via Jezebel.com). The book, which is self-published, is on sale this October. But it’s not Kramer’s curious title that’s got so many people shaking their heads; it’s the audience for whom the story is apparently intended.

A desk job is a wonderful thing — except when it comes to exercise routines. It often feels like no amount of fidgeting will settle my feet. They want to walk and run and jump and squat.

When I was a kid, I was a champion television watcher. I could sit in a basement and watch sitcom after sitcom, from Growing Pains to the Hogan Family.

Those questions and more (choosing life insurance, lending money to friends) answered by financial expert, Caroline Cakebread

This onesie throwback doesn’t have to look retro. Get great advice on how to wear it from a pro stylist