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One of the debates that has been raging in the United States for some time is the question of whether or not it is disrespectful for NFL players to "take a knee" during the national anthem. It all started with quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled during the anthem in order…
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With homework, gym class and detention, there was a lot in my school days I was not particularly a fan of, but school lunches were surprisingly not terrible (given their reputation). Going to a public school meant that you could get all kinds of neat morsels - like a slice…
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No matter how stressed, upset or tired I am, there's one thing that brings me back from the brink, making me feel better in an instant. I don't know what it is about animal videos, but show me a cat getting confused by a DVD player or a rabbit eating…
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We've all heard of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. I hope. When you think of Gordon Ramsay and his enduring schtick of yelling expletive-laden diatribes at people who have temerity to cook a steak slightly wrong, you're either thinking of Hell's Kitchen, or you're picturing Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. It was an extremely popular…
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The MTV VMAs happened a couple of night ago and after all the chat about the red carpet looks and awards died down, people started turning to the juicier bits of the evening to use as their gossip material. Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj were caught on camera whispering energetically to…
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There's nothing worse than going to the gym, only to have some inconsiderate lunk attack your technique and shame you for having the audacity to try and be healthy. Seriously, for some people any kind of exercise feels inherently embarrassing, and when you're feeling vulnerable, the last thing you want…
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Towards the end of 2017, the Harvey Weinstein scandal and #MeToo campaign opened the eyes of many who had previously been oblivious to the kinds of sexual and physical abuse that millions of people - mostly women - face throughout their lives. The news was upsetting, disappointing, and downright terrifying.…
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If I were to say the name 'Mia Khalifa', I'm guessing a few very specific things would come to your mind. Namely, porn, controversy and scandal. The former adult film actress became infamous back in the early 2010s, becoming the most-searched-for star on Pornhub in her heyday. However, her popularity soon…
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As Cat Stevens famously quipped, "Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world," and this is certainly true if you're a Kardashian or a Jenner. This family are freaks-of-media-nature, able to suck up every headline, every interview and every article at any given moment. Never, in the history of humanity, has…
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The idea of a remote-controlled, small hovering aircraft, harder to detect than a manned vehicle, probably sounded like science fiction not that long ago. Now, it's become a part of life that we all accept to be true. And it's not all military-coordinated drone strikes, but drones delivering Amazon packages…
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While Kendall Jenner has yet to incite the same level of controversy that Kim Kardashian does daily, in recent years, the model has made headlines for a number of unsavoury reasons. The 22-year-old started 2017 on a sour note when she was forced to apologise over her role in a…
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There are two kinds of people in this world: those who can easily wake up before 8 am with a positive attitude, and normal human beings. Sorry, early birds - but that's just the truth of the matter. However, as weird as these early-risers may be, they do have a distinct…
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Although most people will look back with a teary, nostalgic eye at their student days, I can say for sure that if a time traveller offered me a chance to relive my days on university campus, I would absolutely laugh in his face. Even if you take the copious drinking,…
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While the majority of us are by no means celebrities, we all suffer a bit of social jealousy every now and then. Whether it's being jealous of your friend who seems to exude confidence and charm, or your co-worker who seems to be able to squeeze absolutely everything out of their…
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Last Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah, Doris Stiles-Scown noticed something was amiss. She was shopping for school supplies with her children, and was waiting for her 12-year-old daughter to change in a dressing room. She left the room for only a few moments before returning to find a stranger…
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Have you ever become so angry that you felt like slapping someone? Even though the grand majority of us aren't particularly violent people, most of us have been there. When we've had a particularly frustrating experience, it's pretty normal to feel like taking it out in a physical manner (even then,…
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We live in a world with a very narrow definition of beauty. As far as male beauty is concerned, a special emphasis is placed on height and a muscular frame. Women, on the other hand, are told that the look they should be aiming for is a slender, toned appearance,…
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On Monday night, MTV rolled out the pink carpet for the annual VMAs, beckoning everyone from world-renowned artists such as Madonna and J-Lo, to teenagers you've never heard of (seriously, who are Lil Xan and Noah Cyrus?). Some stand-out features from the evening didn't have much to do with music,…
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Despite the great strides that have taken place in the world of fashion and modelling, women still have their bodies regularly compared to the western beauty standards that are so archaic and outdated. While people like Iskra Lawrence, Ashley Graham and other body positivity bloggers and models are existing and…
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Let me ask you a question: If you got the chance to see Jennifer Lopez perform live, what would you be doing? Dancing up a storm, cheering like a crazy person and all-round loving life all come to mind. You know an option that doesn't stand out? Staying slumped in…
