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It's easy to see why someone would become enamoured with the movie Shrek, isn't it? I mean, what's there not to like? The green skin, the antenna ears and the fashion sense are all major plus points. Then, when you mix in his charming, positive and loving character - Shrek becomes…
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It finally seems to be sinking in that in order to be healthy you don't have to give up fat. The macronutrient helps keep you fuller longer and it’s linked to everything from reduced belly fat to improved heart health to superior cognitive function - depending on the type. It's not…
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Wa wa wee wa! Sacha Baron Cohen, the comedic genius behind Ali G, Borat and Bruno, is coming back with another mockumentary TV show. After taking a break to flex his muscles as an actor in the movies, he's returning his roots: pretending to be an obnoxious character, tricking real…
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These days, people will do some pretty stupid things in order to get themselves a slice of that sweet, sweet internet fame. YouTubers are constantly involving themselves in stunts or "pranks", Instagrammers are in a never-ending battle to try and one-up one another by creating the latest bizarre trend, and…
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All of the 12 Thai boys from the Wild Boars academy team who became trapped inside a flooded cave network have been rescued, along with their 25-year-old coach. The boys, whose ages range from 11 to 16, were stranded with their coach, Ekaphol Chantawong, inside the six-mile Tham Luang cave…
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It seems a shame that, despite the fact that we are living in 2018, women are still having to fight a battle against the male-dominated beauty standards that exist in the western world. While the rise of Instagram has undoubtedly had an impact on this fight, with body-positivity booming as…
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All animals have human moments. Did you know that dolphins love to look at themselves in the mirror (much like those selfie fanatics out there)? Or have you heard that rats giggle when they're tickled (but only if they're in a good mood)? How about Marmosets? The South American monkeys…
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Waiters and waitresses get the chance to meet all kinds of people; some good, some bad, but most just annoying. They're the ultimate gooseberry in any social situation. As such, they're privy to some pretty awkward scenes in their line of work: parents shouting at kids, racist grandparents and screaming…
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Dating is a pain in the butt. There's always so much anxiety over whether you're being too involved (or not enough), whether you actually feel something for the person (or if you're just heavily invested in getting your rocks off), and - in more recent years - whether you're falling…
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When you find out your ex got engaged, it's an awkward situation. Everyone's waiting to see your reaction. Whatever caption you write on social media - or whatever slogan is on your shirt - will send a message. If you want to tell people you're doing fine, you could take…
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Fresh off of the back of being the most annoying human on the planet, Logan Paul has decided to wind up the entire world once more. As I'm sure that you're more than aware by now, Logan Paul is the mop-haired, loud and obnoxious YouTuber who thought it would be…
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There's nothing worse than a wardrobe malfunction. Seriously, you spend all your time planning the perfect outfit, fork out a big pile of cash to look good, only to be told that there's something wrong with it that you never noticed. This has happened to me so many times before.…
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The world breathed a sigh of relief after recently finding out divers in northern Thailand have rescued all 12 boys and their football coach from flooded caves, 17 days after they got trapped underground. Aged between about 11 and 17, the members of the Wild Boars football team had entered…
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The impossible beauty standards that are heralded in glossy magazines, and now by so-called Instagram "models" continue to infuriate society at large. Not only is it hard not to feel the pressure to conform to these ideals, but they're also stringent - allowing very little room for alternative conceptions of what…
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London is home to double-decker buses, red telephone boxes, Buckingham Palace and royal guards with funny hats. However, behind the four-for-a-pound picture postcard ideal is the homelessness, the moped gangs and the violent crime. It’s a phenomenon which London crime maps aim to illustrate. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has…
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There was recently a significant controversy when Scarlett Johansson was cast in the role of Jean Marie Gill, better known by the name Dante 'Tex' Grill, in the Rupert Sanders-directed film Rub & Tug. First news outlet published the announcement of the casting like any other movie, but things soon changed…
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Kourtney Kardashian seemingly has it all - three adorable children, an illustrious career in and outside of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and a 25-year-old boyfriend with a jaw so chiselled that Jon Hamm is sure to be envious. Oh and not to mention, she's got one of the best beach…
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Reality shows are entertaining, but they aren't always "reality." Life doesn't naturally happen in a three-act structure, with a host, challenges and elimination rounds. People on reality shows are sculpted into characters through editing, with one aspect of their personality exploited. Also, producers on the sidelines remind contestants to speak…
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If you like piña coladas, you're not much into health food, and you're really into champagne, your next vacation could be a flat-belly nightmare. While vacations are usually a much-needed, well-deserved break from life at work and home and you may feel you have to treat yourself, the free-spirited high…
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Becoming a mom for the first time is never anything close to easy, but for Khloé Kardashian, it's been especially hard. Bringing baby True into the world the shadow of intense public scrutiny, the 33-year-old has also had to deal with issues of infidelity from baby daddy Tristan Thompson, and…
