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A transgender teen has been crowned prom king at Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Cape Cod. Nick James Bulman, who was previously known as Nicole, came out as a transgender man last summer and began living as his authentic self - additionally taking the male hormone testosterone and having top…
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Relationships have forever been changed by the modern world. Now, the sight of two blue ticks from bae is enough to send a person into meltdown and don't even get me started on the swipeathon that is Tinder. But the upside to living in the age of never-ending notifications is…
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As we go through life pleasantly distracted by epic fantasy TV shows and fanny packs with built-in wine coolers, it's easy to forget one's mortality. Then, when someone close to you dies, the blinders of diversion fall off. You remember we're all living on borrowed time, and it's tremendously difficult…
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In our society, women are often pressurised into settling down and having kids, even if they have no interest in childrearing at all. Motherhood is an incredible experience, and those women who welcome a new life should be congratulated - but that doesn't mean that we should shame women who…
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A disturbing series of images have gone viral on Facebook, showing the damaging effects swallowing a button battery will have on a small child. The pictures, which stem from the public emergency first aid Facebook page CPR Kids, display the horrific damage wrought upon the flesh of a chicken fillet…
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A 47-year-old bus driver has said he has repeatedly been called a ''paedo'' after beginning a relationship with his friend's 16-year-old daughter. Andy, who hails from North Wales, started dating Beth when she was just 16-years-old. Two years on, and Beth is now 19, and they have two children together.…
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While we trust Uber to transport us to meetings, and safely get us home after a night out, it appears that the ride-hailing app have expanded their offering. ''scUber'' is the world's first ride-sharing submarine service, and it transports you to the depths of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Offering you…
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June is just a few days away, which means that we can all start acting like it's summer - and begin our preparations for when the real hot weather hits. Rather than stay inside or find a shaded spot for when the heat gets a little too overwhelming, you can always buy…
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Two of the best things in life are staying in bed and eating pizza. Even if you're lactose-intolerant or vegan, pizza is the way to go - with there being so many great options out there that it's hard not to be a little suspicious of anyone who doesn't love…
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I have a somewhat unpopular opinion: summer is kind of overrated. Yep, I know we've got festivals and barbecues, long days in the park and all that jazz; but contrary to what your Instagram feed might tell you, you won't exactly be at 100 percent. You'll be dehydrated and lethargic…
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Summer is just around the corner, and that means we're going to be spending a lot more of our free time outside and in the hot sun. In turn, this also means having a barbecue in the garden with a glass of Pimms, enjoying the local pub garden with a…
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For me, summer means two very important things: barbecues at a friend's house, and non-stop music festivals. And neither of these two activities are complete without a few cold ones - and when I say cold, I mean cold. Nothing is worse than opening up a can of beer only…
