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There are people who love memes, and then there are people who are absolutely obsessed with them. Now, I spend a lot of time online, and I enjoy a funny image macro as much as the next guy, but I think they have their place and that they should stay…
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On the weekend, you may remember that a homeless man went viral after he was photographed handing out CVs rather than looking for cash. The image of David Casarez went around the world, as the hashtag #GetDavidAJob became one of the top trends internationally. Remarkably, however, it looks like the publicity…
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Ricky Smith, 36, from Pennsylvania, is doing all he can to support his family. Working three jobs, he is already putting 100 per cent into bringing up his daughter, but he went the extra mile with this heartwarming surprise. His daughter, 14-year-old Nevaeha, has an upcoming school dance and was…
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Giving blood is usually thought of as a virtuous, straightforward process. In terms of its ethical plus points, it’s a no-brainer. People around the world desperately need blood transfusions in order to live - and there you are walking around with an easily replenishable supply. You get a biscuit, a…
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A stag party is usually one of the messiest nights out you'll ever experience. After all, for many grooms, it's a celebration of the end of their hedonistic, irresponsible life and the beginning (hopefully) of many happy years shared with their loving spouse. Because of this, they can usually get…
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Meghan Markle got to live the dream that many little girls grew up with. She found her Prince Charming and had her fairytale wedding, and it seems she's fit into royal life extremely well. So with her first birthday as a royal coming up, you've got to imagine it will…
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Since the release of Blackfish in 2013, worldwide opinions on SeaWorld changed. The Netflix documentary profiled an orca whale called Tilikum, who was responsible for the death of three humans during his time in captivity. Blackfish suggested that killer whales become more aggressive toward humans and each other when held…
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If you're someone who leeches off a friend's Netflix account by using their login but not actually paying anything (no judgements here), you might want to think again about what you're doing. A recent poll found that 12 per cent of Netflix users do not pay for the service, which…
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In the latest drama surrounding Meghan Markle and her dad (but mainly her dad), an explosive interview he gave resulted in some pretty damning things being said about his newly-royal daughter. Among other things in his nine-hour (yes, nine-hour) whinge to the Daily Mail, Thomas Markle claimed Meghan would be "nothing"…
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There's a reason that wedding photographers are so expensive. First, there's a lot of planning that goes into selecting the dream venue, the perfect flowers and the dress for the occasion, and getting crappy photos of it all would just not do it justice. Secondly, many people claim it's the most important…
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One of the main reasons we all love Chrissy Teigen so damn much is because she's always keeping it real. Yes, she posts adorable pictures of her two impossibly cute children, but she also reminds fans that there's much more to parenting than the sappy social media updates (remember the…
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If you've ever been to the theatre to see a play or a musical, you'll know how irritating it can be if someone within earshot keeps on making a lot of noise. It doesn't matter if it's the faint rustle of popcorn or the muffled voice of a person asking…
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Going for an interview can be an extremely stressful experience, especially when you desperately need a job - either because you're unemployed, a recent graduate, or simply hate your current 9-5. However, things are even harder for the homeless, who have a long and strenuous journey to becoming employed. A…
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Sacha Baron Cohen first made his name with Da Ali G Show where he adopted the character of Ali G to interview unsuspecting guests, convincing them that his ridiculous caricature was genuine and poking fun at public figures. The award-winning show saw guests such as Buzz Aldrin, David Beckham, and even the…
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For celebrities, social media is a minefield of trolls and critics who have an opinion about their career, or their politics, or their personal life. And for celebrity mothers in particular, that minefield is easily triggered by basically anything. So, when Megan Fox let her sons wear "girls'" clothes out…
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Spencer Sutton and John Galman, two rookie officers operating in New Orleans, were arrested and charged with simple battery this week after an incident at a bar on Tuesday. The pair, who were on their probationary employment period after graduating from the police academy last year, were off duty at…
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Earlier this week, a man was arrested after taking a pickaxe to the Hollywood walk of fame and smashing Donald Trump's star to smithereens. The culprit, Austin Clay, turned himself in shortly afterwards and has since been released on bail (which, bizarrely, was paid by the last guy who destroyed…
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Day-to-day racism is by no means a rare experience that people of colour face in the United States, nor is it a new problem. However, with the proliferation of social media platforms, more and more people are given the opportunity to share their stories and give those of us not…
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Ah, summer - with its long days, warm evenings, and endless opportunities to hang out with friends and loved ones, what's not to love about the season? Well, other than the BLISTERING HEAT, of course. Seriously, I get that most people enjoy the kind of weather that allows for barbecues…
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I think there's a little part of all of us that would like to live forever, even if that desire starts to wane as old age brings its fair share of downsides. Getting to live to the age of 100 is remarkable as it is, with your lifetime spanning thousands…
