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There's one character out there who's practically synonymous with video gaming. Moreso than Pac-Mac, Sonic the Hedgehog or Lara Croft, Super Mario is gaming's unofficial mascot, and even today his titles are true masterpieces; regularly getting the same rave reviews as Super Mario Bros for the NES did way back…
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Game of Thrones is currently the biggest fantasy series about, across both television and film, but it wasn't the first to elevate stories of swords, spears and dragons to the most popular entertainment in the modern world. The Lord of the Rings books first hit shelves in the 1950s, and…
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Two people are injured after a stabbing at Sony's London headquarters today. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11am and locked down Derry Street in Kensington after an unidentified man allegedly "stormed" the building with a "kitchen knife". The Met Police have confirmed that one person has been arrested…
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A bus driver in France has been hailed by many as a hero after sticking up for a wheelchair user who was neglected by other passengers. On October 20th, the driver (who has not been named) stopped in a rural area to pick up Francois Le Berre, who has multiple sclerosis…
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To many patriotic Americans, the national anthem is something sacrosanct. The verses and lyrics are familiar and reassuring, and even if you don't know any words, most people can get through the chorus and hum the rest. Some Americans see the song as a pledge of loyalty to the ideals…
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A university lecturer and her husband have been arrested after a Polish builder claimed the couple kept him as a slave in their garden shed for four years. Pritpal Binning, 56, and her partner Palvinder, 54, are accused of keeping the man in "degrading and disgusting" conditions against his will, as he…
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Earlier this week, Halloween delivered what was supposed to be the spookiest night of the year, with people across the globe getting into their creepiest costumes in order to celebrate the holiday. There were some good tries made by many, for sure, but - unfortunately for them - no attempt…
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Halloween has wrapped up for another year. Truthfully, I'm a little sad that the season of creepy movies, trick-or-treating, and costume parties is finished, and all we can do now is take a look at some of the amazing outfits people have come up with. Some have scared the pants…
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In the 90's, Eminem cut his teeth as a battle rapper in Detroit's underground scene. The goal was to insult your opponent with the most brutal, or cleverly crafted rhymes, which were often improvised on the spot. The winner received fame and glory, and maybe money. The loser went home…
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Earlier this year, Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. The exhibit displays paintings of every United States president and first lady, and the Obamas broke up a long, long, long line of white people. To mark the historic occasion, they commissioned…
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Halloween is supposed to be a time when people explore their creative side and wow us all with their cool costumes, but there are some people who take it too far. Halloween is supposed to be scary and spooky, not bigoted and offensive. Sadly, not everyone seems to get that,…
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By now, you have likely heard various reports of a 'migrant caravan' on its way to the United States. Depending on who is reporting, the estimates have varied from around 3,500 to 7,000, with some claiming that the group have little intention of entering the States, while others claim its…
