Ravishing beaches, azure views, remote mountains and soulful town hills—Majorca is known for is chilled out vibes and sunny-side-up personality. However, despite its tourism board’s best efforts, it has finally come to light that Europe’s favourite holiday escape plays host to more than Love Island.

Last Friday footage emerged, filmed in Majorca, of the first Great White in Spanish waters since 1976. Great whites can weigh up to two tonnes, grow up to 20ft (6m), and reach speeds of 40km per hour (25mph).

Scientists say they’ve spotted a 16+ ft. white shark near the Spanish island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea. It would be the first white shark sighting in Spanish waters in about 30 years. https://t.co/Jt8C7VR6zW

— OCEARCH (@OCEARCH) June 29, 2018

“The presence of great white sharks in Spanish waters has been a constant rumour,” biologist and documentary maker Fernando López-Mirones told Efe News Agency.

“However, for many years we have not been able to document this like we have been able to do this morning.”

Whilst this is an important development for marine biologists, jetski rentals and SUP businesses, the true significance of the event, according to the Twittersphere, is the potential for Love Island to up its ratings by running a Jaws themed episode.

Five-metre great white shark spotted off Majorca. That’s a Love Island episode I would watch!

— Tony Shepherd (@tonysheps) June 29, 2018

Besides providing ample drama, it would also be a far quicker way to cull the competition. After all: if someone isn’t willing to rescue you from a shark, do they really love you?

There’s apparently a great white shark in the waters of Majorca. Is it too much to hope that the producers of Love Island organise a swimming trip for all of the contestants?

— Villa Views (@VillaViews_) July 1, 2018

Aside from the reality TV implications, this discovery has also validated paranoid Brits, whose friends have called them conspiracy theorists for decades.

I’ve said it for years and my mates rib me…
The Med is full of big sharks and it’s kept very quiet for tourism
Better be bit more aware on the Jetski this year https://t.co/tfJfsDRF39

— Adam Brooks (@EssexPR) June 29, 2018

So now the obvious solution would be to book a trip to Ibiza (where there are also sharks?)… Or just, y’know, stick to the pool.

Whoa! That’s a big shark! Hmmm…I could use a little vacation. Ibiza maybe? https://t.co/sQj8ewKTpA

— HiltonTheShark (@HiltonTheShark) June 29, 2018

As you were.

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Is spirituality just a code for narcissism? For years we thought we were cynical bastards for mocking people who call stretching a religious experience. And yes: we were (still are!) jealous of yogis’ tight abs and toned booties. But also: our criticism is justified! Just ask science.

Yoga is supposed to be a 90 minute open-eye meditation that teaches you the self is an illusion. The better you understand this, the more enlightened you are. In theory, this is a thoroughly non-selfish and beautiful ideology.

However a recent study directly contradicts this, finding that contemporary meditation and yoga practices can actually inflate your ego. The University Of Southampton, (who published their findings in the Journal of Psychological Science), took 93 yoga students and evaluated their sense of self-enhancement over a period of 15 weeks.

First they assessed participants’ perception of self-enhancement by asking how they compared to the average yoga student in their class. Then they had take a test that identified underlying narcissistic tendencies (e.g. participants had to rate how deeply phrases like “I will be well-known for the good deeds I will have done” applied to them). Finally, as reported by Quartz, they administered a self-esteem scale asking participants whether they agreed with statements like, “At the moment, I have high self-esteem.”

“When students were evaluated in the hour after their yoga class, they showed significantly higher self-enhancement, according to all three measures, than when they hadn’t done yoga in the previous 24 hours, (Quartz).”

Similar results were obtained from a group of volunteers who practiced meditation. Which begs the question: were the participants doing these ‘ego-quietening’ activities wrong, or was Buddha a jolly old liar?

The former seems more likely. In fact, there’s a longstanding theory put forward by various academics that Western teachers of Buddhism, “Fail to practice with an eye towards the selflessness that should characterise the goals of these efforts,” (Quartz). Although yoga and meditation were originally intended as ways to calm the ego, many new-age practitioners do them with self-improvement as their main aim.

Which is fair enough. But as Andrew Hampson from Bad Yogi Retreats points out; you can’t have your enlightenment and eat it too. Also: just because yoga makes you feel good about yourself, doesn’t mean it makes you selfish…

“The way that I teach and the way that I practice is all about being ‘real’ and not being pretentious or arrogant about the postures you can do well.”

“And I firmly believe that anyone who strives for a healthy spine and a quiet mind is heading in the right direction spiritually,” he said.

“Saying there is only one true version of yoga is like saying there is only one true kind of music.”

“The bottom line is if you are moving your body mindfully, and breathing consciously then you are practising yoga. That’s it full stop! The name or style of yoga isn’t important, how sweaty or mellow the yoga is isn’t important … conscious breathing and mindful movement IS important!”, he said.

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Roll up for the week’s best dressed celebrity men, the place where you can come to steal wardrobe inspiration without being deemed a tightass.

First up for honourable mentions is the man himself, Kit Harrington, who got hitched during the week with the help of an old school Defender no less. The Game of Thrones actor stepped out in a regal three piece suit fit for a modern king which gave even Becks a run for his money.

Speaking of David Beckham, the football star and style icon met the queen but opted to keep his attire super clean and simple with fitted navy suit and minimal detailing.

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Many of history’s greatest discoveries have been accidental. Gravity, botox, anaesthesia—take your pick. However, this week’s surpasses them all, as an investigation into men’s testosterone levels has revealed why hipsters (the Yuppies du jour) are often so passive aggressive.

The research, conducted by Durham University, found that men’s testosterone levels are largely determined by their environment during childhood. What does this have to do with kombucha, Colombian snow and SUV Porsches? Because men who grow up in luxury are likely to have higher testosterone levels in later life than those who spend their childhood in more challenging environments.

This was established by measuring men’s exposure to infectious diseases, which tend to be less prevalent in affluent areas. Published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, this study challenges the legacy theory that testosterone levels are controlled by genetics or race.

When will I stop being passive aggressive? You tell me. You’re the smart one with all the answers.

— Loula (@L_O_U_L_A) June 18, 2018

As reported by Science Daily, “The study found that Bangladeshi men who grew up and lived as adults in the UK had significantly higher levels of testosterone compared to relatively well-off men who grew up and lived in Bangladesh as adults. Bangladeshis in Britain also reached puberty at a younger age and were taller than men who lived in Bangladesh throughout their childhood.”

The report attributes these differences to “energy investment,” revealing that it’s difficult to develop testosterone if there are other demands placed on the body—like fighting off infections. This led the lead author of the study, Dr Kesson Magid, to conclude; “A man’s absolute levels of testosterone are unlikely to relate to their ethnicity or where they live as adults but instead reflect their surroundings when they were children.”

“In environments where people are more exposed to disease or poor nutrition, developing males direct energy towards survival at the cost of testosterone.”

So there you have it. The next time your Eastern suburbs barista throws shade at your #basic coffee order, take a deep breath and remember this article.

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Their Formula One campaign may be lacklustre these days but their production car program certainly isn’t. Overnight McLaren unveiled its most powerful Sports Series model to date with the 600LT.

The Woking company’s latest track-ready road car is based off the existing 570S model which sees a host of upgrades including a diet to sharpen its performance credentials. The ‘LT” designation is a significant one as it references the ‘Long Tail’ moniker which was used in McLaren’s victorious 1997 Le Mans campaign with the F1 GTR ‘Long Tails’.

The 600LT employs a host of carbon fibre panels when compared to its standard 570S sibling. Fitted out with the full catalogue of MSO’s carbon fibre options, the 600LT manages to drop 96kg to just 1,247kg. From there the car is equipped with a tuned version of the 570S’ 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which now develops 441kW of power and 620Nm of torque. Spent gases are expelled through a very cool vertical exhaust system which is shorter and more extreme than the one seen on the McLaren Senna.

There’s even heat shielding on the rear wing mid-section to prevent it from catching fire as the hot exhaust flows around it. This shortened exhaust system allows the 600LT to wear a more aggressive rear diffuser for generating greater levels of downforce at speed.

From there the whole package gets refined with stiffer engine mounts, reworked aluminium suspension, stickier Pirelli tyres, a faster steering rack and bigger brakes just to name a few. McLaren’s 600LT production will only run for a year from October with no news on how to get your hands on one.

Throw around enough coinage though and you shall receive.

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The lord is back. That was the announcement made by one Scott Disick yesterday when the one-time Kourtney Kardashian handbag and TV personality traded up the hoodie for one of this year’s most exquisite looking men’s suits.

The lord is back

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Disick ditched his usual dad-core wardrobe for one of Italy’s finest cuts of fabric and he didn’t even need a tie or socks to pull it off. The salmon (or peach) coloured suit evoked true sprezzatura vibes with its fat lapels paired with relaxed trousers and custom black velvet slippers complements of Italian-American handmade slipper footwear brand, Del Toro. For those playing at home, you can get your name or your ex’s name stamped on the slippers from US$495 at Del Toro.

A gold watch, matching shaded sunglasses and an old school Mercedes polished off this insanely sleek Miami Vice look without going full 80s. Squint closely and he could even pass as dapper Jared Leto.

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More psychological revelations happen at beer-soaked urinals than at self-help seminars.

But hang on a minute. Don’t studies keep demonstrating the dangers of the amber-liquid? And aren’t self-help podcasters like Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan a better place for the aspirational man to seek his advice than the bottom of a bottle?

We’re not here to convince you that alcohol is the key to a long and healthy life. But in terms of self-improvement and creativity, it’s certainly more effective than a Youtube guru. Even the NZ Herald  admits; “A long Rosé-induced work lunch might not be a bad thing after all.”

Mike Hutcheson, author of Relax and Grow Rich, told the Herald your best ideas are when you are relaxed, and alcohol helps with this. “When you look through the pantheon of great innovation and great creation it’s always when people have been relaxed,” Hutcheson said.

“An accelerator of thinking easy is just a bit of alcohol, up to a certain point.”

What does he have to back it up? A Harvard Business Review study. As reported by The Herald, the research, conducted by professor Andrew Jarosz and colleagues out of Mississippi State University, “Tested two controlled groups’ abilities to answer a series of word association problems from a creative problem-solving assessment called the Remote Associates Test,” finding that those under the influence were better at “creative problem solving.”

Scientists say men who drink beer daily reduce their risk of heart attack. As for livers, scientists said “fuck livers” and then high-fived.

— Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) March 28, 2012

Our conclusion? Listening to a twelve-step guide to cleaning your room will not lead to a promotion. Nor will reading a book about selling everything you own and buying a one-way ticket to South America solve your relationship issues. So if a self-help book motivates you to improve; great. But rather than pay for the trendy version of Tony Robbins, we recommend trying one of Australia’s best value wines and trusting in Plato’s Symposium, which said that wisdom and happiness are supposed to come to you when you’re lying around comfortably with a glass of red.

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A gentleman is forgiven for cultivating a charmingly rakish vice or two, but unapologetic bad behaviour is a good look on no one. Your predilections for fast cars, fine wine and beautiful women get a pass. Your flagrant flouting of social niceties do not.If you’re guilty of any of these bad habits, it’s time to shape up.

Bad Posture

Too many hours spent hunched over the computer on Pornhub have decimated your posture. Not only is slouching physically bad your for body, it also sends the wrong subconscious messages. Slouching suggests you’re lazy, insecure and weak. If you wouldn’t say those things in your OkCupid profile, don’t let your body say them for you. Think about it: did Gollum or the Hunchback of Notre-Dame ever get the girl?

Invading Another’s Personal Space

It’s cool if you like a cuddle, but save it for your wife, girlfriend or boyfriend. There’s no reason to share body warmth with a stranger unless you’re buried beneath an avalanche on an arctic expedition. Barring that, respect personal space and maintain a comfortable distance at all times. This goes for urinal etiquette too, gents.

Screaming As A Form Of Communication

Remember when your mother taught you about your inside voice? Use it. There are a few times when shouting is acceptable (sporting events, concerts, finding the perfect suit on sale, etc). In all other situations, keep the volume at a considerate level. Innocent bystanders don’t care that you had a threesome last night or finally got your girlfriend to do that weird thing you’ve been wanting to try.

Looking Too Long Into A Stranger’s Eyes

This is not a soap opera. You are not competing in the world’s most extreme staring contest. Prolonged eye contact isn’t confident or sexy – it’s unsettling. Unless you’re in a conversation with someone, you shouldn’t be looking into their eyes for more than 3-5 seconds. No woman has ever said “Check out that guy with the creepy stare. I love the way his eye bulge out of the sockets when he looks at me.”

Grooming On Public Transport

I can’t believe I even have to say this. Seriously guys, come on.

The Leak & Leave

See how they put those handy sinks and soap dispensers there? They’re not just for decoration. Your hands touch your expensive clothes. Your hands shake to seal business deals. Your hands touch your face and mouth (and if you’re lucky, someone else’s). Please, for the love of Dolce & Gabbana, wash them after relieving yourself.

The Man Spread

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say your testicles aren’t the size of footballs. Which means there’s no excuse for spreading your legs so wide on public transportation you could accommodate at least 3 more passengers between them. Keep your knees politely closed so there’s more space for others to sit. It’s the gentlemanly thing to do.

The ‘Come To Jesus’ Complex

Don’t go stomping around like you’re Tony Stark unless you’re actually Tony Stark (in which case, can I please take a spin in the suit? Pretty please?). There’s nothing worse than a man who reaches a position of power and proceeds to become an absolute dickhead about it. Your friends, family, and co-workers do not exist to serve you. Minions are only cute in kids’ movies.

Shaving Things Into Your Hair

I’m shaking my (patternless) head at this one. Maybe it was cute back in your school days, but let’s face it: even the guys in Animal House had the good sense not to do it, and they were a mess. Get yourself an undercut. Shave it all off and go full Bruce Willis. Get a tattoo if you want artwork on your body. Just please don’t turn your hair into topiary unless your barber is Edward Scissorhands.

Going Commando

A definite don’t. Sure it’s nice to air out your junk every once in a while, but do it in the privacy of your home. Onlookers don’t need to know your circumcision status. Talk about ruining the lines of your suit. No more free, free ballin’ (sung to the tune of Free Fallin’, obviously).

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Chocolate. Watches. Cheese. Vitamin tablets. Hang gliding. Wing suits. The Alps. Switzerland has long been a gap-year staple. However, there’s now another reason to visit the land of questionably legal bank accounts: sex. And not just any sex.

You might think you’ve won the lottery just by lucking into a romantic encounter with a Swiss lass or lad, however, this could just be the start of your good fortune. Why? On Monday 400,000 condoms were given to the Swiss public, the packaging of each containing a lottery ticket, in an effort to raise awareness for HIV prevention.

I went to a drugstore to buy a condom.

The woman behind the counter said, ‘Save your money; buy a lottery ticket.’

— Bob Kostic (@causticbob) June 4, 2016

According to Swiss Info, “The campaign’s slogan is ‘join in and win’, to promote the idea that if people protect themselves during sexual intercourse using a condom, they are winners.” The campaign is funded by the Federal Office of Public Health, and is an important initiative considering recent data, which showed a fifth of Swedes have slept with more than 20 people.

“Those participating in the competition can win over 3,500 prices sponsored by various companies nationwide.”

As reported by Swiss Info, “The health office invests some CHF2 million ($2 million) every year into its ‘Love Life’ HIV prevention campaign,” to which the steadily decreasing no. of sexually transmittable diseases has been attributed.

Swiss gov’t issues 400,000 lottery-ticket condoms to promote safer sex https://t.co/OmLrPik33H

— Sex News Lady (@SexNewsLady) June 25, 2018

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