On dating app MyBae, people use tags to denote interests, allowing them to find like-minded matches. And the company has revealed that that those using reading related tags have more success overall than any other tag type. Does enjoying a good book make you more attractive?

To some, an attractive in-store assistant would seem like a valuable asset when convincing people to purchase. But new research shows that, in some instances, customers become less likely to spend the more attractive a shop assistant is. Looks like sex doesn't always sell.

With her long blonde hair, tiny waist and pure pink wardrobe, Barbie is an icon. She may be only 11 and a half inches tall, but this cultural giant has occupied a prominent position in little girls’ toy boxes for over half a century. In 2014, Barbie was knocked off the top spot on most the popular girls’ toy list. But is Barbie’s reign really over?

Picking up a last-minute party dress is easier said than done for plus-size women. The likes of Lululemon and Urban Outfitters don’t make clothes above a US 14, and the industry is losing out on as much as $14 billion by failing to serve this market. So what do curvy women want from their clothes?