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With plenty of blue skies and mild temperatures, autumn wasn't too bad at all, but now, winter has well and truly arrived. Like Sean Bean's character in Game of Thrones, as soon as October begins to draw to a close, I find myself wearing thick coats, talking in a strange…
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Oh wow, Christmas is pretty much here, isn't it? I'm trying to hold on to the idea that it's late autumn, that Halloween is still a ways away, but it's in two days, guys. We're on the verge of winter, and I just have to accept that. Luckily, I've got…
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Peanut butter and chocolate is always a winning combination, but I can never get the right ratio when I'm at home. Nutella and peanut butter should be one of those things which you can whip up within a second's notice, combining delicious spreads in holy matrimony, but more often than…
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Though they may have different levels of severity, pretty much all illegal drugs reached their prohibited status because they were believed to be a danger to those who used them. Even so, people still seek out and use those drugs - and sometimes they might not be aware of the…
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When you really stop and think about it, the best years of your life were when you were like, 15, weren't they? The biggest stress in your life was whether your mom would let your best friend sleep over that weekend, exams were an actual joke at that time and it…
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Halloween is nearly upon us, and if you're anything like me you are probably yet to sort out your costume for this year's festivities. Personally, I find fancy dress something of a depressing chore, but what if there was a way to inject a bit more fun into proceedings? Now,…
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When it comes to piercings, you'll find that everyone has an opinion, and sometimes a surprisingly strong one on what is appropriate and what is not. Some parents choose to have their kids' ears pierced at a young age, while others are firmly against piercings of any kind, and would…
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When it comes to displaying affection, it seems that people either fall into one or two camps: overly touchy-feely or completely standoffish. And for those who find physical touch repulsive, life sure can be difficult. I mean, you never know when you're going to encounter a "hugger", and in that…
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It's safe to say that the beauty industry has gone berserk in recent years. Putting aside our enduring love of extreme contouring and highlighting, 2018 has already seen a plethora of trends so bizarre and so unwearable that they somehow remain lodged at the top of our social media pages,…
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In recent times, I've tried not to buy Pringles any more, and it's got nothing to do with my enjoyment of them (which, for the record, is very high). As I've gotten older my financial prospects have slightly improved, but one thing which remains exactly the same is what would…
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Every time I head to McDonald's, I order my meal and chow down, knowing all too well that I'm eating my second choice. No matter how much I'm aware of this and regardless of how much I'm enjoying my chosen meal, I know that there's another out there which I'd…
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Even though many of us will have gone through some form of bullying during our childhoods, it's never easy to help someone who is currently in that situation. Many kids are told to 'turn the other cheek' or to focus on the fact that 'things will get better' with this…
