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Ladies and gentlemen, I am but a simple man, with simple pleasures, simple emotions... and, unfortunately, simple failings. I can be on a diet for many weeks and months, but with just a whiff of the scent of fried chicken, all that willpower goes out of the window and before…
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Going to the grocery store is always a bit of a solid, if not unspectacular, activity we all have to carry out once a week, like doing your laundry or waking up at two in the afternoon and doing nothing but eat pizza and watch Netflix. Although takeout is always…
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For more than a decade now, the conspiracy theory that Avril Lavinge died and was replaced by a doppelgänger named Melissa has circulated the internet. Was it true? Probably not. Did we continue to talk about it? Most definitely. The Canadian pop star herself has never officially given the claims the…
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Some people just never know when to take holidays. Seriously, it's like they're allergic to putting their feet up and relaxing - while the rest of us like to enjoy holidays abroad or a nice little staycation. But did you know that being lazy is actually more healthy than toiling…
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Since elevating herself from actress to royal after marrying Prince Harry back in April of this year, Meghan Markle has barely spent a single day outside of the spotlight. Every week, we hear something new about her relatives, or how she's "broken royal protocol", or - more recently - how…
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There's one character out there who's practically synonymous with video gaming. Moreso than Pac-Mac, Sonic the Hedgehog or Lara Croft, Super Mario is gaming's unofficial mascot, and even today his titles are true masterpieces; regularly getting the same rave reviews as Super Mario Bros for the NES did way back…
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Game of Thrones is currently the biggest fantasy series about, across both television and film, but it wasn't the first to elevate stories of swords, spears and dragons to the most popular entertainment in the modern world. The Lord of the Rings books first hit shelves in the 1950s, and…
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It feels like it's been a long time since we last got an episode of Game of Thrones, and that's because it really has been. Normally we'd be getting a new season every year, but they're taking an extra year to create the eighth (and final) season - undoubtedly because…
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Picture this: it's a Friday evening, and you're on a date with the person of your dreams. Things have gone well - you've had dinner and a couple of drinks at that cute little restaurant you recommended, and now you've both come back to your place. They suggest putting on…
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Two people are injured after a stabbing at Sony's London headquarters today. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11am and locked down Derry Street in Kensington after an unidentified man allegedly "stormed" the building with a "kitchen knife". The Met Police have confirmed that one person has been arrested…
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A bus driver in France has been hailed by many as a hero after sticking up for a wheelchair user who was neglected by other passengers. On October 20th, the driver (who has not been named) stopped in a rural area to pick up Francois Le Berre, who has multiple sclerosis…
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To many patriotic Americans, the national anthem is something sacrosanct. The verses and lyrics are familiar and reassuring, and even if you don't know any words, most people can get through the chorus and hum the rest. Some Americans see the song as a pledge of loyalty to the ideals…
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A university lecturer and her husband have been arrested after a Polish builder claimed the couple kept him as a slave in their garden shed for four years. Pritpal Binning, 56, and her partner Palvinder, 54, are accused of keeping the man in "degrading and disgusting" conditions against his will, as he…
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Despite coming out over 18 years ago, Gladiator is still a force to be reckoned with. Not only did the epic garner eleven Oscar nominations and five wins, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe, but it earned itself a huge fanbase along the way. Pretty much everyone…
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There are some stories which are so grotesque and disturbing that it's actually difficult to put them into words, and this is undoubtedly one of them: a bizarre case which was first reported on several weeks back has had a new development; making the wounds ultimately sustained by an unfortunate Scottish…
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Earlier this week, Halloween delivered what was supposed to be the spookiest night of the year, with people across the globe getting into their creepiest costumes in order to celebrate the holiday. There were some good tries made by many, for sure, but - unfortunately for them - no attempt…
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Halloween has wrapped up for another year. Truthfully, I'm a little sad that the season of creepy movies, trick-or-treating, and costume parties is finished, and all we can do now is take a look at some of the amazing outfits people have come up with. Some have scared the pants…
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There's a reason why Chrissy Teigen is widely regarded as the queen of Instagram: she'd genuinely go to any lengths to go viral, and her sense of style is absolutely impeccable. Bearing that in mind, Halloween is the perfect holiday for her, and you'd expect her costume to be top-notch…
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In the 90's, Eminem cut his teeth as a battle rapper in Detroit's underground scene. The goal was to insult your opponent with the most brutal, or cleverly crafted rhymes, which were often improvised on the spot. The winner received fame and glory, and maybe money. The loser went home…
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We've all cultivated morning routines. That might include going to the gym, taking a shower, cooking breakfast, walking the dog, yelling at the cat, or just looking at BS on the internet until you can't put off going to work any longer. Everybody's different, but there's one simple thing we…
