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When you're a kid, birthday parties are the best. You get to pig out on junk food, open a bunch of sweet presents, and hang out with all of your friends. It's a special day where you feel loved and appreciated. (And also hopefully you get a lot of presents.)…
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What problems are there in life that a simple trip to Taco Bell can't fix? Uh... other than your fast food addiction. That doesn't count. Mexican food is one of life's underrated pleasures, and if you like meat, cheese and tangy sauces (like any self-respecting person), then why not head…
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With plenty of depressing news, massive credit card bills and your extended family in suffocatingly close proximity, I think that the best way to get through the holidays to stay a steady amount of drunk all the way through. If your boss reneged on your Christmas bonus and you can't…
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The royal wedding made for a summer spectacle which captured the hearts of the world. In a somewhat unlikely union, an American TV star married a British prince less than two years after they started dating. However, amongst the cheer and joviality, the £32m ($45m) price tag also hit the…
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It's a habit that most of us probably had as kids, and one that a few of us still fall victim to as adults: biting our fingernails. To non-nail-biters, it probably seems like a pretty gross thing to do - not to mention it makes a super cringeworthy noise. But…
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When we dream of meeting celebrities, we normally fantasize about really getting to know them., The sad truth though? In real life, you often shake their hand, say a quick 'hello' and watch them be shuffled away by their management team. However, this wasn't the case for one grieving widow when she…
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Plenty of people out there believe in an afterlife, and most of those people might also believe in ghosts. After all, think of all the sightings of spirits and spectres which have been diligently recorded over the years by paranormal investigators and mediums around the world. Now personally, I don't…
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It's hard to believe it's been almost seven weeks since Mac Miller tragically died at age 26 from an alleged drug overdose. But the rapper will be remembered forever by his fans and continues to live on in the hearts and memories of his family and friends. His ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande…
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In April 1912, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage. Barely five days into its journey, however, it hit an iceberg and sank, killing more than 1500 passengers and crew. Once hailed as an unsinkable vessel, the Titanic has since gone on to become one of the greatest tragedies…
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Is there anything worse than a slow walker? We've all been there: desperate to get our shopping done and dusted, only to be stuck behind someone who walks so leisurely, they might as well be standing still. Well, have no fear bargain hunters, because a mall revolutionized shopping as we…
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In 1973, the band Wizzard released their famous song, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day - and it still brings a smile to our faces nearly half a century later. But, though we may sing along in wishing that the bells would ring out for the festive holiday,…
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We all have to use the restroom from time to time, sometimes at work or at home. But I don't think that most people would count using the toilet as leisure time. I mean, it's not exactly a form of entertainment to nip into the lavatory and void your bowels;…
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The world's longest sea-crossing bridge has been opened in China by President Xi Jinping, nine years after construction first began. Spanning 55km (34 miles), the bridge, which cost about $20 billion (£15.3 billion), connects Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. Designed to withstand earthquakes and typhoons, it…
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Dating is hard. You have to craft the perfect online profile, because one off-putting line or unattractive photo could lead to instant rejection. And let's say you do match with someone. Now you have to strike up a scintillating conversation, and pivot to asking them out, without getting ghosted. The…
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Like a lot of us, I've always thought there were two kinds of people in the world: morning people, and evening people. The morning folks - the ones who wake up two hours before they have to in order to hit the gym, or make breakfast before sunrise even on…
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You know, whenever I pause and think about all the mystery of the ocean, it honestly boggles my mind. Seriously, we almost take for granted just how much is utterly unknown about the sub-aquatic world. There's so much we don't know about life under the sea, and what mysterious organisms subside…
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Lately, everyone has been talking about Meghan Markle's pregnancy, and to be honest, it's hardly surprising. People love babies, people love royals, and so a royal baby is very much a convergence of interests. Kensington Palace released a statement on their official Instagram account attached to a photo of Harry…
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What goes best with fried chicken? Fried chicken is pretty delicious, as you guys all know, but unlike burgers, pizza or pasta, there's not a clear accompanying side dish that goes with chicken thrown in batter and hot oil. Fans of KFC will argue that mashed potatoes and gravy are…
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The Harry Potter movie franchise ended seven years ago, but the magic isn't over yet. Through the spin-off franchise Fantastic Beasts, J.K. Rowling is exploring new stories, and making fans lose their minds over sexy young Dumbledore. Then there's The Wizarding World theme park, where you can get an incredible…
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The Haunting of Hill House is Netflix's latest original series; and since it's the Halloween season, there's never been a better time to check out a chilling horror show. Not only that, but the ten-episode series - based on the classic 1959 horror novel by author Shirley Jackson - is already…
