What do Taylor Swift, fictional characters and artificial intelligence have in common? They can all inspire a feeling of personal connection in people who have never actually met them. This phenomenon has a name: parasocial. The Cambridge Dictionary named “parasocial” its Word of the Year 2025, recognising a concept that has become increasingly relevant in […]
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Two digits, one viral phenomenon: 67. What looks like an ordinary number has become a symbol of contemporary youth culture. Pronounced “six seven”, the expression has spread through TikTok, Instagram and countless online videos, turning two simple digits into a shared joke recognised by millions of young people. Now, the domain 67.org.uk is available at […]
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Some nicknames disappear almost as quickly as they emerge. Others follow a person throughout their entire life. The former Prince Andrew undoubtedly belongs to the second category. While his royal titles have become history, one nickname has survived decades of scandals, headlines and controversy: “Randy Andy.” I used to work as a journalist. Even back […]
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Ein einziges Wort kann eine ganze Generation bewegen. „Ragebait“ ist Deutschlands Jugendwort des Jahres 2026. Passend dazu wird jetzt die Domain ragebait.me.uk versteigert. Der Startpreis liegt bei gerade einmal 10 Euro. Wer regelmäßig in sozialen Netzwerken unterwegs ist, kennt das Phänomen: Ein Beitrag enthält eine besonders provokante Behauptung, ein Video sorgt für Empörung oder eine […]
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Some domain names have a history almost as fascinating as the businesses they represent. Rentaboat.co.uk is one of them. First registered in 1999, this 27-year-old domain name has survived the rise and fall of countless websites, changes in internet technology, and the transformation of the global boating industry. Now, this veteran of the internet is […]
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Es gibt Künstler, deren Namen weit über die Kunstgeschichte hinausgewachsen sind. Picasso ist einer von ihnen. Van Gogh ebenfalls. Und zweifellos gehört auch Gustav Klimt in diese kleine Gruppe. Mehr als ein Jahrhundert nach seinem Tod sind seine Bilder auf den ersten Blick erkennbar. Goldene Flächen, Ornamente, mosaikartige Muster und menschliche Körper verschmelzen zu einer […]
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Some domain names are newly created opportunities. Others come with a history. PressForPeace.org.uk belongs to the second category. Registered in 2009, the domain name has been part of the web for around 17 years. Now, PressForPeace.org.uk has become available on the aftermarket and is being offered at auction on DomainLore. The name itself immediately tells […]
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A domain name can disappear from the internet surprisingly quickly. A website that has existed for ten, fifteen or even twenty years goes offline, the registration expires – and suddenly a piece of internet history becomes available again. This is exactly what has happened to several British .co.uk domains that were recently dropped, caught and […]
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Eine politische Wortwahl aus Washington sorgt plötzlich für Bewegung auf dem Domainmarkt. US-Präsident Donald Trump will den Begriff „Artificial Intelligence“, kurz AI, in der Kommunikation der US-Regierung durch „Super Intelligence“, kurz SI, ersetzen. Ende September wurde die neue Bezeichnung für Bundesbehörden offiziell vorgegeben. Für die Internetwelt hat diese sprachliche Änderung einen überraschenden Nebeneffekt. Denn die […]
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Some domain names arrive at auction as little more than an idea. Others arrive with a past. TheKegAndGrill.co.uk belongs to the second category. The domain is currently being auctioned at DomainLore, and what makes it particularly interesting is not simply the name itself, but the digital trail it has accumulated over the years. For anyone […]
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