HOT
Making a Murderer This one has us divided. A 10-part Netflix documentary series will have you shaking your fists at your TV
The Periodic Table It got four new additions this week – and now Motörhead fans have started a petition to name one of the new heavy metal elements "Lemmium" after the band's frontman Lemmy, who died last week. See kids, science is the new rock'n'roll
Swimming classes The new year is the perfect time to face up to the fact that not drowning isn't the same as being able to swim
Lemsip (and other flu-related medicine). No we're fine, it's just a cold *SNIFF
Chips Yes, yes, we know it's a treat-free month of abstinence and penury, but making fries at home from courgette or sweet potato makes us feel saintly (and satisfied)
Union Café Forget Kiely's, Mount Merrion finally gets an Avoca-style café all of its own
NOT
First to the party Politicians' paid ads – even though no election has been called
Container wars Lunchboxes with compartments to lose, lids to bend and "sporks" to steal
Wrap it up Just two more seasons of Girls? Is that really enough time to solve Hannah et al's problems?
DVR disaster Wait, so you're saying you taped every single episode, except the final one?
Hello? Anybody there? Dropping your phone down the loo and having to wait ages for a new one from insurance company
Veganuary No honey?! Who knew being a vegan was this hard
Vaginal speakers Play music to your baby in the womb. Born Slippy?
