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It's January, the time of year when we all wake up from our collective Christmas hangovers, look at ourselves in the mirror, and think "this needs to change." Yes, it's the season of 'new year-new me', when all of us are cutting out booze, hitting the salad bar, and signing…
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You're six years old. You're in school, sat at your desk, having a bit of banter with your mate Jeremy when the complete poop head decides it would be funny to go for your hand with a pencil. Skip to 15 years later, you still have a grey freckle from…
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Gone are the days where you could simply smile at the camera and snap the picture. Nowadays, it's all about posing in an effortless (but completely and utterly planned prior) kinda way. Hopefully by now, all of you Instagrammers have nailed your Bambi pose, conquered the Barbie Feet pose, thrown in…
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When you look at your feet and find a penny on the ground, the wise thing to do is pick it up. Now usually, a penny isn't worth much anymore, but keep it in your pocket and you never know - you might have yourself a lucky day. But let's…
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Keeping up with kids' trends these days is almost impossible. When I was younger, we had Lego, Pokemon cards, and Tamagotchis - and that was about it. Now, however, it seems like there's a new craze hitting the shelves every week. The latest one? Bunchems. Created by the brand Spinmaster,…
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As we clink glasses and cheer as December definitively turns into January and a lot of calendars suddenly become obsolete, a lot of people think about how they want the next 12 months of their life to go, and the vast majority want to improve things in some way. Write…
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We've all got different tastes and palates, but while the internet is inundated with fiery debates on the merits of mushrooms and pineapple on pizza (for the record, it's an emphatic no from me on both counts), I think we can all agree on the fact that chocolate is awesome.…
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Any wedding planner worth their salt will tell you that the golden rule for nuptials is this: if something can go wrong at the ceremony, then it will go wrong: and probably at the worst possible time. Maybe the bride will struggle to fit into their dress, maybe the maid…
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Holland is hailed as a country whose drug policy sets it apart from its neighbours. The cannabis cafes or “coffee shops” in its capital of Amsterdam are merely tolerated rather than legal, but they form something of a Mecca for cannabis smokers. CBD oil is now widely sold in shops…
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For many gay people, the day you come out is one of the most important events in your life. It's a fundamental acknowledgement of your identity and sexual preference. For some it's a traumatic experience, fraught with homophobia, rejection and bitterness. For others, coming out is a positive affirmation of love…
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I don't know about you guys, but I think that getting a well-priced decent haircut is one of life's most difficult challenges. Finding a job and a relationship that make you feel good is hard, sure, but finding a person who can cut your hair is a bond for life…
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This year, I think it's a pretty sure bet that a lot of the New Year's Resolutions you'll hear over the next few days have to do with healthy eating. When you consider how many plant-based diets are popping up all over the place, there's a good chance you'll be…
