The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles exercising at home with a bold, counter-intuitive method involving household obstacle courses and accidental fitness. In true Viz Top Tips style, this guide is chaotic, impractical, and guaranteed to keep you moving — whether you want to or not.
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This Day in History: April 21st, 1680
On 21 April 1680, the Old Bailey heard two serious cases: Edward Harrison was convicted of manslaughter after a deadly dispute, while William Harding was found guilty of the rape of a young child. Both men were sentenced to death, reflecting the severity of justice in 17th-century London.
Quote of the Day: Reflection
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on midnight reflection and self-examination. Some of life’s most important questions arise not in formal settings, but in quiet, solitary moments. A thoughtful meditation on introspection, clarity, and the value of stepping inward to better understand the life we are living.
Quote of the Day: Practice
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on learning and perseverance. Feeling clumsy or inadequate at the start of something new is completely natural. A gentle reminder that practice, patience, and persistence turn early struggles into skill, and that even the simplest abilities were once learned through trial and error.
Quote of the Day: The Good Guide
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on guidance and letting go. True help is not about carrying others, but showing them how to travel more lightly. A thoughtful reminder that much of life’s weight comes from what we choose to hold onto, rather than what we truly need.
Advice of the Day: Disposing of Used Tissues
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles disposing of used tissues with a zany, counter-intuitive method involving gravity and complete disregard for bins. In true Viz Top Tips style, this guide is absurd, unhygienic, and gloriously impractical.
This Day in History: April 16th, 1729
In 1729, John Mitchel was convicted of extortion after threatening to accuse men of sodomy unless they paid him. Operating in St James’s Park, he exploited fear of scandal to extract money. His scheme ended when one victim reported him, leading to imprisonment and punishment in the pillory.
Advice of the Day: Treating a Cold
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles treating a cold with a truly bizarre, counter-intuitive solution involving slugs and questionable life choices. In true Viz Top Tips style, this guide is absurd, surreal, and guaranteed to raise eyebrows.
Quote of the Day: Deception
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on deception and appearances. Fraud may hide behind impressive displays, but closer inspection often reveals how cheaply it is constructed. A thoughtful reminder to look beyond surface impressions and recognise the difference between genuine substance and carefully staged illusion.
This Day in History: April 15th, 1692
Henry Harrison was executed in 1692 for the murder of Dr Nicholas Clench, a London physician. The case centred on financial motive, suspicious circumstances, and Harrison’s contradictory statements at trial, highlighting how early modern justice often relied on credibility as much as concrete evidence.
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