Arvyn Braich, Author at Ash & Pri

About Arvyn Braich

Arvyn has been writing for several years and has been an English teacher for half of those. He has a degree in American & Canadian Studies, along with other teaching qualifications. When he’s not writing, he’s traveling, or looking after his cats.

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If these 10 phrases annoy and irritate you deeply, you probably have a really high IQ

If these familiar phrases instantly irritate you, you might be smart. You're able to identify the shaky logic and easy answers that other people let slide.

Arvyn Braich August 21, 2026

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For better or worse: 11 destructive historical marriages that ended in flames

Royal weddings and Hollywood glamour hid toxic marriages. They were filled with affairs, violence, murder plots, and spectacularly messy endings.

Arvyn Braich August 21, 2026

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12 things the WWII generation used to say that the world needs to hear again

The WWII generation had a saying for bluffers and worriers. They put oversharers in their place, too. Learn the sayings that deserve another go.

Arvyn Braich August 21, 2026

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13 historical figures who were too brilliant for their own good

A screwdriver, radioactive notebooks, and a rocket pioneer killed by his own chemicals. Being a genius came with a nasty catch for these brilliant minds.

Arvyn Braich August 19, 2026

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10 famous movie lines that were actually improvised

A lot of famous movie quotes were never in the script at all. Learn the most iconic lines that were improvised or created while filming.

Arvyn Braich August 19, 2026

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10 signs he may be falling for you

The signs a guy is falling for you show up in the way he talks and plans. Even the way he makes room for you in his life says more than words do.

Arvyn Braich August 19, 2026

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13 weird things celebrities put in their wills

One famous writer wanted his work burned unread. Another man set aside $10,000 for a wooden dummy. Find out the weirdest final requests.

Arvyn Braich August 19, 2026

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15 most bizarre deaths in history

A cactus that fought back, a deadly radio contest, and a robot killing in 1979. Some deaths were stranger than fiction.

Arvyn Braich August 19, 2026

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16 beloved historical figures who weren’t as great as we think

Helen Keller backed eugenics. Johnny Carson hid a side TV audiences rarely saw. Learn the facts that might change some famous reputations.

Arvyn Braich August 18, 2026

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10 grooming details that scream volumes about you

Tiny grooming habits can seriously affect how put together you seem. The details people see first are often the ones you barely see yourself.

Arvyn Braich August 18, 2026