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While I have plenty of time for a burger, steak or even chicken nuggets, in my opinion, there's nothing like a good bit of ham to break the meat monotony. It's salty, delicious, and can be enjoyed with a variety of cheeses, sauces for a very sophisticated yet sloppy eating…
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As they say, all's fair in love and war, and when you're deep in the heat of battle, it's not unnatural to want to throw everything at your opponent, hoping to gain even the slightest advantage in your pursuit of victory. What I'm not trying to say, however, is that throwing hot…
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While I was a young college kid who probably could've been a bit smarter with his money, I spent a lot of time in Subway. There was one right at my student union, and even though I could probably make a sandwich on my own for a lot less money,…
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Kids these days may have Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and any and all email clients, but if you ask me, there's nothing that beats a good old handwritten letter. Eschewing all that technological mumbo jumbo, you've got the chance to take out a bit of physical paper, with your hand cramping…
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It's no secret that people on social media absolutely love throwing shade. Put up any picture and complete strangers will scrutinise you from the top of your head to the tip of your toes, with no mercy shown. One person who isn't here for it though? Julia Roberts. The A-lister…
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No one likes a tailgater, especially when you're actually driving at the speed limit. Regardless, there will some people who come in close behind you on the road, pushing you to accelerate or get out of the way just because they're feeling impatient. It's a frustrating experience many drivers face…
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You might be familiar with something that most professional workplaces implement called the "Employee Handbook". It'll outline things like email etiquette, how to properly request holidays, and the maximum amount of time you can hold off from replying to an email before someone can tell you off for it (sorry Brenda,…
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Earlier this week, Kim teased a new makeup collection on Instagram with just your average pic of her posing in the nude with cherry blossoms stuck to her bare skin. "My new Cherry Blossom Collection is almost here and is inspired by my love for the pretty pink-colored trees (Chi’s…
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Last week, it was announced that Mac Miller passed away at age 26. The rapper, whose real name is Malcolm McCormick, is suspected to have died of a drug overdose and was found dead in his California home. His death follows years of substance abuse, and his passing has been met…
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Even in 2018, we have a painfully stereotypical view of people in certain professions. We assume that all accountants are boring, that all actors are minted (something recently disproven by Geoffrey Owens), and, of course, we have this misguided view that anyone in the modelling industry must be - how…
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It was recently revealed that Victoria's Secret has booked their first model with Vitiligo to walk their highly-anticipated annual Fashion Show, with Winnie Harlow set to join the rest of the angels. The lingerie brand will have one of its most diverse shows ever, and yes – while they're still the…
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As women, we receive so many mixed messages about the way we should conduct ourselves - at home, work, in the bedroom and beyond - that it's become difficult to distinguish between what's right for us, and what has been ingrained by society writ large. Certainly, it's no secret that women apologise…
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What would you be prepared to do to save your own life in the event of a brush with death? Some people able to suddenly perform feats of bravery that they never would have thought themselves capable of in a crisis. One such person is Nadine Crabtree, who narrowly escaped death…
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If you're one of those people who derive ASMR levels of satisfaction from watching people squeeze gunk out of their pores, then you'll be pleased to hear there's another viral trend where people assault their bodies for our viewing pleasure. Similar to pimple-popping, the practice of dandruff-scraping is pretty self-explanatory. And…
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Last week, we had one of those corporate promotion snafus that we so love to talk about, and weirdly enough, they all seem to be coming from Russia. Fresh from telling their women to steal sperm from professional footballers at this year's World Cup for free Whoppers, Domino's in Russia…
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Robberies, even small-time petty thieveries, are usually something we hear about in the news, rather than actually witness in person. Most of the time, this is because any thief with a little common sense knows to do it in the dark of night, or in an area without any witnesses.…
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Everyone knows that whenever politics come up at the family dinner table, you shut the conversation down immediately. Talk about anything else: puppies, the weather, the minor traffic jam you got stuck in this morning on your way to work. Seriously, anything to steer the discussion away from impending disaster you…
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Ever since Meghan Markle started a relationship with her now-husband, Prince Harry, her sister, Samantha, has seemed intent on doing all she can to cut herself a slice of the media attention. Over the past couple of years, she's given controversial television interviews, started writing a book, and even changed…
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When we imagine US presidents in their youth, most of us picture young worker bees who spend the majority of their time studying and ensuring their record is as clean as a whistle. However, not all American leaders have unblemished pasts. Namely, former President Barack Obama. At a recent campaign rally…
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There's a popular idiom in the English language: if someone is particularly adept or pioneering in a certain field, we often say, "they practically wrote the book on it." In the case of Nancy Crampton Brophy, however, that might literally be the case. The 68-year-old novelist from Portland, Oregon, was recently…
