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While we might all have our own ideas of what the ideal future would hold, in recent months a spate of individuals claiming to already know the answer have popped up seemingly out of nowhere (or perhaps out of the cosmos between time and space) to tell us their own…
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On a Wednesday afternoon, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz walked into his former high school with a semi-automatic rifle and opened fire. Hundreds of students fled into the street, while others barricaded themselves in classrooms and closets, hiding from the killer. They didn't dare speak out loud, so they sent text messages…
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Yesterday a teenager armed with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire on campus at a high school in Florida. He killed at least 17 people and wounded 14 others, sending hundreds of students fleeing into the streets. The massacre is the tenth deadliest mass shooting in United States history. Students have…
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With its quirky sci-fi premise, Stranger Things quickly took the world by storm in 2016. The standout stars, however, were the kids. Not only have their real-life counterparts earned a one-way ticket to superstardom, but their portrayal of the children even managed to outshine that of their adult co-stars. Millie…
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When watching the Winter Olympics, it's pretty easy to think of some of the athletes as almost superhuman in their ability. And, when you take into consideration that some of the competitors haven't even graduated high school yet, their achievements appear even more outstanding. Take Chloe Kim, for example: a…
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While all eyes are on Kylie Jenner and her baby right now, her sister Kendall seems to be having it tough. The 22-year-old, who shot to the top of Forbes' list of highest paid models in 2017, is in the middle of doing the Fashion Week circuit across the world.…
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Amy Schumer starred in the movie Trainwreck, but now it looks like she's got her life together. This week she secretly got married - and no, not to a bottle of wine. She tied the knot with her boyfriend, chef Chris Fischer. Maybe her next movie will be called Stable…
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It's safe to say that everyone has been Keeping Up with the new arrivals in the Kardashian-Jenner klan of late. Back in 2017, the internet was constantly on the brink of "breaking" when not one, not two, but three Kardashians were reportedly pregnant. Kim was the first to confirm that…
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We all care to imagine what the future might hold for us. Though at times a murky, mysterious, somewhat intimidating place, hope also springs eternal in the future. Just as we like to harp back to the halcyon days of yore, when we would skip merrily through sun soaked vistas…
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Lizette Andrea Cuesta died this week after receiving horrific injuries from a man and woman she called friends. Despite the extent of her wounds, Lizette managed to deliver the information needed to capture the culprits before she passed away. The 19-year-old was found by UPS delivery drivers early on Monday…
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There must be something about pressurized cabins and tasteless airplane food that turns people on more than usual, because a surprising number of individuals have made it a bucket list goal to join the mile high club. In fact, a recent survey of 2,000 people found that more than half…
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If one American food as successfully achieved world domination, it’s the humble hamburger. Ever since early restaurateur Louis Lassen first served a hungry hurried customer some grilled beef trimmings and pressed them between two slices of toasted bread, the burger has become the fast food of choice. Today, patties are…
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As the food and drink industries have evolved, humanity has developed ever more ingenious ways of altering and adapting what we eat. Whether to change taste, texture or longevity, there are a host of hidden additives in our food. In many cases, as demand for these additives has increased, our…
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It's coming up to Valentine's Day - the time of year that celebrates couples, romance, and true love. For most, it's a time to splash out on expensive gifts, enjoy a dinner date or even go on quick vacation. Overall, it's a day to generally pamper one another. It's also…
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Many are still recovering from the horrific scene of violence at a Florida high school yesterday. The Valentine's Day massacre took the lives of 17 students, who were gunned down despite the school's strict adherence to intruder and active-shooter training procedures. The suspect was eventually revealed to be Nicolas Cruz, who had…
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With Valentine's Day having just been and gone, many couples are still feeling the romance boost from February 14th. With boxes of half-eaten heart chocolates still open on the kitchen table, and vases of a dozen red roses still looking fresh and alive on display, it's easy to hold on…
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In a world of seemingly perfect celebrity couplings, it's easy to become cynical. After all, how can you win the genetic lottery, be incredibly rich and famous, and have a dreamy relationship to boot? It can't be fair. However, when you think about it, it becomes clear that maintaining a marriage or…
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If Chrissy Teigen is the queen of Twitter and Kylie Jenner is the master of Instagram, then Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are the reigning couple of all social media. They have racked up countless times where they represented the ultimate couple goals, never letting any sentimental statement or romantic…
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A tragic event occurred at a high school yesterday that is all too familiar to Americans. On February 14 at 2:30pm, students heard the fire alarm go off, followed by six gunshots. In the ensuing chaos, everyone scrambled to get to the exit and away from the barrage of bullets. By the…
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As anyone who has ever tried to pay their own way through college will know, the cost of higher education these days makes it nearly impossible for the average person to attain a degree. Some students are lucky enough to have their parents cough up some cash for them, and…
