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Vital to fuelling the mind of many a growing teen, it's really important that children get to take a little bit of time for their lunch for some good old-fashioned grub. But when your sandwich-making skills aren't quite up to scratch or if your kid is a fan of hot…
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I don't know about you, but I think that everybody should work a job in retail at some point. It's not the most glamorous or lucrative of jobs, but it keeps you grounded, and allows you to pick up some underrated people skills, not least the ability to handle all…
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We've all been there. Trudging home on a Friday night, your ears still ringing and your head still spinning from the festivities that occurred that day, you feel that rumbling in your stomach, and in that moment, you immediately regret not heading to that McDonald's and ordering 40 chicken nuggets.…
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I know this might be a somewhat unpopular opinion, but the vast majority of birds suck. The likes of swans, peacocks and owls may look majestic, but underneath those preened feathers lie remorseless beasts of wrath, full of hisses, hate and rage. Pigeons are disease-ridden sky rats, and don't even get…
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When it comes to dieting, people usually have a few different goals in mind. Some people will adjust their diet for financial or ethical reasons, others will want to lead a healthy life, and some just want to lose weight. Each of these are valid and effective motivations, but some…
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When we think of the many weird and wonderful animals that live on a farm, it's a little depressing to remember that the vast majority of them will end up on someone else's plate at some point. While I'm far from an animal rights activist (or a vegan, for that…
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While I can't honestly say that I'm a fan of Mark Wahlberg and his various variants on wisecracking tough guy he seems to so enjoy (his role in the Departed notwithstanding), I can appreciate the work he goes through to keep himself in the tip-top shape he seems to be…
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If you spend a lot of time living in a town or big city, then you have probably come across your fair share of homeless people during your walks of life. Any one of us could be a botched paycheck and a stroke of bad luck away from being in…
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Although I'm not a parent yet, the one thing I'm dreading the most during my eventual descent into fatherhood is the long period of stress, worry and rage that comes with having my very own teenager. New parents have to contend with sleepless nights, having a toddler is like taking…
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Ah, Aldi. What else I can I say about Aldi that hasn't already been said before? Delicious food, great prices, all just a short car or bus ride away. What's not to like? But in every enjoyable activity, there is - of course - room for improvement, even if that…
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Although we are loathe to admit or even think about it, the fact of the matter remains that we're all living on borrowed time, and at some point in the future, we'll draw our final breath, and make our exit from the world. Modern medicine's made that inevitable deadline a…
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While the world will never be the same following the death of Michael Jackson back in 2009, we still have a talented member of that family around in the form of Janet Jackson. A singer and celebrity in her own right, Janet Jackson is known for her wide-ranging discography, her…
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In today's modern, late-stage capitalism world, companies have to go the extra mile in order to appeal to their target demographic. No longer is it okay to say things like "our product is really good and you should buy it"; in general, the more celebrity endorsements, quirky hashtags or general…
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If you're experienced with living with a big city, then you'll probably have come across a homeless person or two in your time. Usually bearded, bedraggled and begging for change, you'll find them outside many restaurants and ATMs, no matter which country you live in. I always do my best…
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A former member of the United States Army has been arrested after committing drive-by on the house of a disabled woman, after her family had left a negative review about a restaurant on Facebook. Monica Walley had left the review after the restaurant refused access to her disabled mother Diana…
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Even for the most disciplined and well-meaning of people, losing weight is super hard. Not only do you have to spend consistent time in the gym making sure you're getting plenty of exercise, but you also have to diet effectively to ensure that not all of your hard work is…
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In today's modern, fast-paced and interconnected world, quitting your job to start your own business is a pipe dream that more and more people are adopting every day. The ability to set your own hours and make a living on your own terms is a massively appealing prospect, but in…
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We could be talking french fries, we could be talking a burger. Heck, if you're Donald Trump, you're probably talking well-done steak. But regardless of what you're eating, there aren't many foods that a good helping of ketchup won't improve at least a little bit. But while we're making a…
