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April 11, 2026
Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days
TL;DR
- Tim Friede intentionally allowed himself to be bitten by venomous snakes to develop immunity for a universal antivenom.
- Many heavy metal musicians are adopting masks, prompting an investigation into the reasons behind this trend.
- Moral injury, a form of psychological distress from violating one's core beliefs, affects millions, particularly veterans.
- Foreign students in the UK face exploitation and debt due to unscrupulous recruiters despite universities' reliance on their fees.
- Comedian Jack Whitehall discusses his background, comedy, and avoidance of overt political commentary.
- Rachel Waters recounts her experience being charged with murder after administering morphine to her dying mother, seeking justice and awareness.