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If you're an arachnophobe like me, then there are few experiences in life as terrifying as having a gigantic spidering crawling around somewhere in your house. Maybe this is crazy, but I'd honestly prefer a burglar to be lurking around in my humble abode than one of those eight-legged freaks.…
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We've seen some shocking stories about bullying recently, from the 15-year-old disabled student who was violently assaulted to the 10-year-old girl who had to be put on suicide watch thanks to a cruel Instagram poll. Some bullies don't just give out the occasional wedgie or "stack" your locker so the…
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There are many things you shouldn't do on a first date: Ask too many questions, constantly bring up your ex, spend the whole night glued your phone, take your pants off and ask, "Can I interest you in dessert?" But perhaps the number one thing is not to insult your…
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Smartphones are amazing, but they're also ridiculously expensive. It seems like we go through them way too quickly. Can you believe that after I forgot my iPhone in my swim trunks, and sat in a hot tub drinking for two hours, it stopped working?! You can? Oh. Well... Um... Anyway,…
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In Blackpool, England, a thief stole a crate of beer from a restaurant. I know, this doesn't sound like very exciting news. But here's the thing: The thief looks just like Ross from Friends! Got your attention now, right? The sitcom went off the air 14 years ago, and now…
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Prince Harry has certainly cemented his position as the world's most desirable husband in recent weeks. Harry, who was formerly Britain's most eligible bachelor, reacted to the news of his wife's pregnancy with great aplomb. While covering ground in Australia at breakneck speed, Harry helped Meghan Markle take off her espadrille…
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If you're interested in politics, any election is bound to be a time of tension. However, for many college students, it seems the 2016 presidential election was too much to handle, with a recent study suggesting that a quarter of them blame it for psychological trauma. A study of 769 university…
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Almost three weeks ago, journalist Jamal Khashoggi visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey - and never returned. The 59-year-old had fallen out of favour with his home nation of Saudi Arabia last year after criticising the policies of the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, and had subsequently exiled himself to the…
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French fashion photographer, Vincent Flouret's most recent collaboration featured not only the Queen of Pop, but in a hilarious twist, his canine companion too. Vincent started doing photoshoots with his beloved 6-year-old dog, Max, after volunteering with City Shelters in L.A, where he took studio portraits of dogs to help get…
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While the typical Disney movie may always end with a 'happily ever after', if you take a look at the fairytales they're based on, you'll find something extremely different. The film studio has made billions repackaging folk tales, giving them a sprinkle of romance here, a catchy song and dance…
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Just two days after a bomb scare at the home of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, another similar package containing explosive materials has been intercepted at the home of Hillary and Bill Clinton - and addressed to Hillary, police have confirmed. Both homes are located in Westchester county, and the similarity…
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I don't want to get carried away here or sound like I'm exaggerating, but Nutella is life, and I would literally die for it should I ever have to. Forget slices of toast or fancy cakes; I wanna grab a tub of the stuff, and eat it all day, every…
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Oreo cookies are okay. In fact, they're more than okay - they're great. Dip them in cookies, mix them into your desserts, eat them hunched over the sink in the dark like some kind of feral Cookie Monster - I'm not judging you. Oreo on, my friends. Skip lunch if…
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Two years ago, in 2016, a strange and disturbing trend emerged. "Killer clowns", as they were known, began appearing in public spaces: on streets, near schools, in forests - first of all just in the USA, but later in Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. At the time, many people…
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On April 26, 2010, Venus Stewart went to check the mail, and was never seen again. The following year, her estranged husband Doug was convicted of her murder, but continued to deny his involvement during the beginning of his life sentence - at least until this week. Not finding her…
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Every year, it feels like Christmas gets here earlier and earlier. Before, you'd know that it was socially acceptable to put up your decorations and begin your shopping as you took your first bite from the advent calendar. Then, people started dressing up in ugly sweaters as soon as the…
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Halloween is fast approaching, which means that - if you don't have one already - you really ought to be scouting for a good costume right about now. Maybe hit up your nearest thrift store and see if there's anything you can get crafty with, or, if you're feeling lazy,…
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The dark web is something that most internet-users have heard of, but which only some people have ever used. This is the clandestine part of the internet, a place where some venture to satisfy depraved urges and commit serious sex crimes. Although its danger to wider society is often exaggerated, it is…
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Fans everywhere were downcast when Chris Evans seemingly announced he would not play Captain America again on Twitter. "Officially wrapped on Avengers 4. It was an emotional day to say the least. Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor. To everyone in front of the…
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While pretty much all of our national holidays are steeped in tradition and nostalgia, Halloween is probably the only holiday out there which relies so heavily on the idea of superstition. Thirteen-month-old babies breaking looking glasses. Seven years of bad luck. The good things, all in your past. Okay, fine…
