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When it comes to dieting, people usually have a few different goals in mind. Some people will adjust their diet for financial or ethical reasons, others will want to lead a healthy life, and some just want to lose weight. Each of these are valid and effective motivations, but some…
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Last week, Mac Miller passed away from a suspected drug overdose at the age of 26. The rapper, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, was discovered dead at his home in San Fernando Valley, California, on Friday morning. Tributes poured in for the young artist on Twitter and Instagram, and his family…
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A 19-year-old ballerina is suing the New York City Ballet for sexually exploiting female dancers, as well as a former principal dancer for sharing explicit photos of her without her consent. Alexandra Waterbury has claimed that an "out-of-control fraternity-like atmosphere" in the dance company allowed male dancers to "degrade, demean…
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Modern living is becoming increasingly stressful, right folks? Not only are you fully contactable 24 hours a day thanks to your trusty smartphone, but you're also being pressured to look good, feel good, smell good, and be an overall legend 365 days a year. But thankfully we have something that…
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For the past two years or so, several NFL players have found themselves at the centre of a political debate after making the decision to kneel during the national anthem as a protest against racism in the USA. The most notable of these players is Colin Kaepernick, who began demonstrating…
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It's not often that you get to witness a scene from what looks like a real-life action movie. Probably because the situation that kind of scene would entail would be highly dangerous and probably life-threatening. Explosions, gun-fights and car-chases would be pretty horrifying, not exciting or thrilling if you had…
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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been named a "hero" after reportedly chasing a burglar who attempted to break into his home down the street and tackling him to the ground. The 43-year-old restaurateur allegedly came across the unidentified man trying to enter his £8.9million north London mansion in Highgate last…
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At least four people have reportedly been injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee. Police were called to the Purple Haze nightclub at Lt. George W. Lee/2nd Street in downtown Memphis just before 3.30am this morning when a gun person opened fire, shooting four people. News outlets allege…
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Nobody wants to be boring. Nobody wakes up in the morning, puts on their boring clothes, eats their boring cereal, leaves their boring house, and thinks (boringly): "Ah, another great day of being boring." On the contrary, everyone wants to be at least a little bit interesting - even if they…
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On Sunday, Naomi Osaka's win at the US Open was unfortunately overshadowed by an argument that took place on court between Serena Williams and the umpire. This transpired after Williams made code violations for receiving coaching gestures and breaking her racket after misplaying a shot. However, her outburst on the…
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We've heard of crazy health fads before. Placenta pills, oxygen shots and snail slime facials all come to mind. However, let me ask you a question: Would you drink your own urine? Consuming your own pee may seem a step too far for some people. But others are naming it…
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You know, anyone who takes a trip or a holiday nowadays seems to rely on Airbnb, and it's easy to see why. The app and site have made it simpler and more affordable for anyone to travel and find a bed for the night. But despite its convenience, it isn't…
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Last week, on September 7th, news broke that Mac Miller had passed away at the age of 26. The rapper, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, was found dead at his home in San Fernando Valley, California, after a suspected accidental overdose - something that has yet to be confirmed by a…
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When we think of the many weird and wonderful animals that live on a farm, it's a little depressing to remember that the vast majority of them will end up on someone else's plate at some point. While I'm far from an animal rights activist (or a vegan, for that…
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When most folks reach the age where they should have retired, the pace of their life begins to slow down somewhat. It's inevitable, but the vast majority of people exercise less and less as they get older, and avoid unnecessary excitement and big risks. The vast majority of seniors are…
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When you think of polar bears, some people might picture them as gigantic furry killing machines. Indeed, polar bears have a fearsome reputation as the apex predator of the Arctic, capable of devouring any prey that's unlucky enough to get near to them. Other people might think that the majestic…
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Dogs truly are man's best pal. From the time when humans were still scratching crude paintings on the walls of the caves we dwelt in, these furry friends have been our constant companions. It's n0t difficult to understand why that is either: the dog is one of the most socially…
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It's September - a sad time for millions of kids around the world, because it means that summer vacation is finally over. Yes, after weeks of glorious freedom, children everywhere are now going to have to trudge sadly back to the classroom and prepare for the boring drudgery of exams, homework and…
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It's fair to say that pranking videos are one of the most popular formats of video on the internet, and it's easy to see why. There's something inherently addictive about them, and I personally can't get enough of watching someone completely losing their mind over a good trick. Okay, so…
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Though society and culture are complex and ever-changing things, there are a few rituals and traditions that have remained more or less the same over the decades and centuries. Birthdays, for example, are almost always celebrated with cake and gifts, and graduating from college or university is universally seen as…
