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While for many people, Barbie and Ken simply represent a harmless child's toy, for others, the figurines have become something more than that. We're now living in an age whereby extreme plastic surgery is becoming a more common feature in society, with there being the infamous Human Ken Doll, the…
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In chilli eating circles, it’s generally acknowledged that one of the best cures for a mouthful of capsaicin is as much ice cream as you can get your hands on. Whether cooling your mouth after an ill-advised pepper, or providing welcome relief on a warm summer’s day, ice cream is…
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I’m all for the each-to-their-own mantra, but if I’m honest, it’s kind of hard not to judge anyone who’s willing to be married to Donald Trump. He’s got a pretty bad track record when it comes to having respect for women and has developed something of a reputation for being…
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I remember how obsessed I and people my age were over Family Guy back when it was airing its first few seasons. I've got to say I dropped off a long time ago. It's been so long that when I read news like this my first thought is 'that's still…
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I can imagine that one of the hardest parts of being an actor is the dramatic body transformations that you have to undertake in order to get into your role. There are several noticeable cases of this transformation, with Christian Bale in The Machinist being one of the most jaw-dropping…
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This weekend, former Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie came under fire for her questionable performance of the Star Spangled Banner at the NBA All-Star game. The 42-year-old singer apparently decided to take a sort of jazzy spin on the traditional anthem - but her "sexy" version didn't go down that…
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Jennifer Lawrence's star has continued to burn bright this past year. She received top-billing over co-star Chris Pratt in the box office hit Passengers, and then went on to work with acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky on the polarising feature, Mother! And this isn't even mentioning the fact that she's the second-youngest…
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When it comes to traveling by aeroplane, there are loads of rules that have to be followed. On top of ensuring your luggage is within the correct weight restrictions, you also have to be careful about what sort of things you take into the cabin with you, bring all the…
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Despite the fact that the world appears to have moved on when it comes to accepting our bodies no matter what form they may be, fat-shaming is still something that a lot of people have to endure and contend with. It seems crazy that in 2018, fat-shaming is still a thing,…
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Ryan Reynolds is a master of trolling. His targets include pretty much anyone and he proves his skill for it every day. The difference with his form of internet trolling is that no matter how crude it can get, it's always fairly light-hearted and never mean-spirited in any way. Sometimes it's…
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The Parkland school shooting has reignited the debate over the United States' Second Amendment. On the afternoon of February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, 19-year-old former student Nicholas Cruz, a self-styled "professional school shooter", killed 17 people and seriously injured a further 15 with an AR-15 style rifle. This…
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You're living under a rock if you haven't heard the hype around Marvel's latest superhero flick, Black Panther. There are queues outside cinemas all over the world, mainly due to its all-star cast, but also because it's a refreshingly new type of superhero film. The movie spotlights people of colour…
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As pretty much everybody knows, weddings are sort of a big deal. Not only are they a pivotal moment in a couple's life together, it's also a day that they've probably been planning for years - if not decades - before actually making their way down the aisle and saying…
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You can imagine that coming from a family that is related to the Hadids, there is quite a lot of pressure to be aesthetically pleasing yourself. However, if you thought that their cousin, Joann van den Herik, would live in the shadows due to her supermodel relatives, you can think…
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There's a lot of pressure on athletes attending the Winter Olympics this year. The event, which is taking place in Pyeongchang at the moment, offers the chance for glory after years of training - but not everyone will win. Failing to get the gold medal may not be the only…
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We all love an underdog story. There's just something so satisfying about hearing that the little guy has fought back, and, against all odds, prevailed. Now, whether this is standing up to a lunch-money stealing high-school bully or a teacher who is completely oblivious to the notion of "pastoral care",…
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I don't know what it is about 2018, but so far this year has made people do some crazy things. First, we had the "Tide Pod Challenge" - an internet fad which saw hundreds of teenagers deliberately ingest toxic laundry detergents - and now we seem to have a time…
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With homelessness becoming an increasingly prominent problem across society, more people are doing what they can to try and raise awareness for the cause. It would be fair to say, that as a society, we could be doing more for those who are in need of shelter. Whether it's through…
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Earlier this week, we learned the horrible news that a mass shooting had taken place on the premises of a Florida high school. At Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, an ex-student had opened fire with an AR-15 rifle, killing 17 people and injuring 15 others. Eventually it was discovered that the…
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Aside from the medals, we've had a lot of gold come out of this year's Winter Olympics. There's a lot going down in Pyeongchang right now, and with the closing ceremony coming up on Sunday, this is our last week of the competitive winter sports and all the fun that…
