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When it comes to things that women have to put up with that men don't, the list is pretty much endless. Unfortunately, with sexism ingrained into our culture in many ways, this extends far beyond the obvious signs such as cat-calling or sexual misconduct. Even in the workplace, women are…
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Corey Feldman, who hit the big time as a child actor in the 80s, reported that he had been attacked earlier this week. The 46-year-old, who starred in movies such as The Goonies and Stand By Me, believes that it was an attempt on his life and has tried to spread…
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Childhood: it's a wonderful thing, isn't it? Carefree days were spent booting a soccer ball around a field, afternoons were lost getting dizzy on Sunny D and schoolyard chat incessantly revolved around one question: "who loves orange soda?" Childhood was the best and there are certain smells that will always…
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As if dealing with periods and everyday sexism wasn't enough, women also have to contend with being shamed for the decisions they make, and this is often in regards to their sartorial choices. Certainly, while many consider their online presence to be something that they're wholly in control of, one…
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Anyone out there who cares even the slightest bit about their appearance will know how much effort it requires to stay looking good. Aside from the basic showering, hair-washing, and teeth-cleaning routine, you've also got to invest time and money into keeping your skin healthy, spend hours in front of…
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During WWII, the Nazis slaughtered approximately six million Jewish people - around one-and-a-half million of whom were only children. While the holocaust waged on, however, a few daring individuals were brave enough to risk their life for the sake of others. Johan van Hulst, a Dutch seminary leader and schoolteacher, was…
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In recent weeks, we have heard a worrying amount of news reports about female teachers engaging in inappropriate relationships with their students. First, there was the married teacher who purchased drugs for and had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy; then, a religious studies teacher was prosecuted for sleeping with…
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On the internet, almost anything can inspire conspiracy theorists, no matter how innocuous the subject. It could be a tiny smudge on picture taken by a NASA telescope, or the sight of contrails in the sky above our heads, and suddenly a bunch of tinfoil hat-wearing "experts" will appear from…
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As President of the United States, Donald Trump seems to spend an alarming amount of time tweeting. Whether he's congratulating Fox News on some apparently excellent journalism, throwing shade at other world leaders, or announcing changes to the military that haven't actually been approved, the former businessman just loves to get the…
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On February 14, 2018, a mass shooting was perpetrated at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. At 2.19pm, 19-year-old former student Nikolas Cruz arrived on campus and proceeded to enter a school building. He activated the fire alarm, and when staff and students exited their classrooms, Cruz opened fire on the crowd. A…
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You'd be hard-pressed to find a person who hasn't heard of Donald Trump by now. His name inspires anger and disgust, adoration and devotion, whenever it is mentioned. But what comes to mind when I say "Tiffany Trump"? Indifference and uncertainty seem to be the two most likely reactions. Often referred to…
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There have been so many years of research into potential cancer cures that it can often seem like an unwinnable battle. However, with the progress of science we are seeing more and more patients survive the horrible disease. As we become more aware of how to treat and prevent various…
