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The 2018 Winter Olympic Games, held this year in Pyeongchang, South Korea, have captured the attention of millions of sports fans. So far, most of the press has focused on the diplomatic value of the international athletics event. However, it's also been exciting enough in its own right and a…
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As much as we like to pretend we're our own personal health gurus, totally in touch with our bodies, the thyroid gland is one of those bits that all of us have heard of, but most of us don't really understand. We know that it’s important, but ask us to…
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There are several things that are considered big no-nos by society at large. You could possess all the west's conventional beauty standards - big eyes, high cheekbones, plump lips, with a great figure to boot - but something as simple and natural as facial hair could inspire a vitriol of…
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While many people out there dye their hair at home, making it a fairly regular practice to keep the style they desire, there are some dangers that not everyone knows about. With any product there is the potential for people to have allergic reactions, but applying something to long hair can…
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Yesterday, at least 17 people were killed and a further 14 were injured after a teenager open-fired at a crowd congregated outside the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, had been expelled from the Parkland school last year, and was captured alive before being taken into custody. Broward…
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Demi Lovato hasn't had the easiest time when it comes to body image issues, but she has matured to the point that she is strong enough to talk about her problems with the world, hopefully giving her fans someone to relate to when they are going through similar experiences. During…
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It's been two weeks since the birth of Kylie Jenner's baby daughter Stormi, and although she's revealed her name as well as a blurry photo of the bub (which became Instagram's most-liked photo of all time, btw), the 20-year-old is still keeping things relatively secret. "I’m sorry for keeping you…
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Mark Zuckerberg recently admitted that 2017 was "a tough year" for Facebook - and that's despite the reported 61 per cent surge in profits last quarter. It's easy to see why: the billion dollar company has been steeped in controversy which has managed to somewhat overshadow its positive achievements. Indeed,…
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Last week, during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, two celebrity lookalikes turned up to mingle with the crowd. One of them had striking yellow hair, a red baseball cap, and a stern look on his face, while the other - a slightly shorter man -…
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There's a reason that Kylie Jenner frequently makes headlines around the world. Like it or not, she is one of the richest and most powerful women on Earth. Through a combination of her makeup empire, product placement and modelling, Jenner is said to be worth a massive $386 million potentially,…
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When you propose to your romantic partner, you've probably pretty nervous about how they're going to respond. But here's a sign they feel the same way: When they propose to you at the same time. Tori Monaco and Berkley Cade met online, and started dating a year ago. We all…
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At least 17 people were killed at a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Coral Springs, Florida. Multiple people have been injured, but we are still waiting for an exact number at this time. After a massive manhunt, police apprehended the shooter without incident, and brought him into custody.…
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Is there anything Will Smith can't do? In between starring in endless multi-award winning and high grossing movies, the actor has managed to forge himself an astonishingly successful rap career - known for his clean lyrics and super fast delivery style - and honed an impossibly toned physique that leaves…
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Sophia Hadjipanteli is a 21-year-old Instagram model with over 150,000 followers. When one of her photos hit Instagram's "explore" page, it reached a million people, turning her into an overnight star. It's easy to see why: She's stunning, with long, golden-brown hair, sky blue eyes, a gorgeous smile, perfect cheekbones…
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We all care to imagine what the future will hold for us. Often, for the dreamers out there, the future represents a place of infinite riches and acclaim; perhaps you have become a famous athlete, pop star or particularly skilful doctor who saves life with apparent ease. Accompanying these illusions…
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The Kardashians have come to dominate popular culture in unprecedented fashion. One can barely walk down the street without being confronted with images of one member of the Kardashian/Jenner family or another, and they dominate our phones, too, whether through the filtered corridors of Instagram or in some news story,…
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Sometimes we all need a little break from reality, especially during the witching hour of a nine-to-five desk job. While there's always Netflix, you can't exactly be seen four seasons deep into Parks and Rec at 4pm, and the black hole that is Twitter does get a little tiring after…
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It's Valentine's Day, when everyone in a relationship acts extra nauseating. Hey couples: Screw your mushy posts on Facebook about how much you love each other, and screw your cheesy cliche gifts of flowers and chocolates. The flowers are just going to die and the chocolates are just going to…
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With the rising trend in people claiming to be time travelers, one man has decided to take a lie-detector test in order to prove that he is telling the truth and that he isn't having us all on. A couple of months ago, in a bizarre video uploaded onto YouTube,…
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The link between food and love has long been established. From taking a date on a fancy dinner to cooking your partner a three-course feast, for foodies there’s no better way to celebrate February 14 than with some edible indulgence. So strong is the connection that for centuries people have…
