It’s estimated that 1.8 billion cotton buds are used every single year, with 10% of them being flushed down toilets, which means they can end up in waterways and oceans, causing blockages and ...

We all know we shouldn’t do it, but why does shoving a cotton bud in our ear canal feel so damn good? Life is full of simple pleasures: that first sip of coffee in the morning, luring a cat on ...