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Weddings are stressful to plan for a variety of reasons. As a bride and groom you don't just have to think about what you're wearing, but what everyone else is too. You want to stand out from the rest, but also many like to give their groomsmen and bridesmaids a theme to…
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A mother who witnessed a disgruntled man who was "annoyed by [their] very presence" on board a cross country flight has written an impassioned open letter on the subject, in the hopes of encouraging people to think about the bigger picture before making others feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. The mom…
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Sophie Dwyer was born with a rare health condition: she suffers from hyperhidrosis, which means that she sweats 10 times as much as the average person. Her disorder, which affects one in 200 people, is so extreme that Sophie can drench her skin and clothes after just a few hours,…
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Getting married to someone can be pretty daunting for the groom, namely because of the bride's father. Any fathers out there reading these words will understand perfectly how important it is to be protective of your daughter. Indeed, it can sometimes be hard to trust another man to love and care…
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A woman who lost her husband of 48 days to cystic fibrosis has opened up about the heartwarming gift she received from him after his death. Darren Easton died peacefully on the morning of January 23 at the age of 24, due to complications relating to genetic lung disease. His wife…
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A formerly obese woman has opened up about how a near-death experience finally gave her the motivation to lose weight, and achieve her dream of becoming a catwalk model. Dominique Montgomery, a 21-year-old who hails from Los Angeles, had always been insecure about her weight and had to endure a…
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Sure, relationships aren't easy, but keeping secrets from one another is a sure fire way to create problems with your partner, regardless of the situation. You've probably heard it said that communication is key for any romantic connection to flourish and remain steady over time, so if you're keeping important…
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Most relationships are far from easy, we're all aware of that. Even the very strongest and seemingly most solid of relationships go through their fair share of ups and downs. Choosing to become romantically committed to someone means making sacrifices, sometimes putting other peoples' interests ahead of your own, and…
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One thing fast food aficionados have had to look out for, but especially recently in this social media age, is the idea of brand loyalty. Look, friends and food lovers; we all love french fries, burgers and pizza, so why should it matter where it comes from? But no: today,…
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With temperatures turning brutally cold in many parts of the United States, Americans are losing their patience with the icy weather. But there's a silver lining to every cloud. In this case, it the fact that the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago has turned into a stunning winter wonderland…
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A mother of two who used to be addicted to heroin has opened up about how hypnotherapy helped her to kick the habit. Czech mum Zuzana Nott first became addicted to the narcotic at the age of 19, and soon spiralled into total dependence. After witnessing many of her friends die from…
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An area of Toronto called Church and Wellesley stands as a testament to Canada’s inclusive culture and progressive politics. Street signs are adorned in rainbow colours, bars with names like “Flash”, “Sailor” and “Buddies” stay open late and, during Gay Pride weekend, the area’s vibrancy and sense of celebration invades…
