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A photographer has become an internet sensation by recreating historical figures' portraits with their distant descendants. Drew Gardner recreates the portraits of some of the world's most famous people, putting his knowledge of history to good use, and incredibly, the creation of this series initially involved making a just few…
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A couple with Down's syndrome have finally tied the knot with over 10,000 well-wishers watching online. Heidi Crowter, 25, and her partner James Carter, 26, said "I do" at a ceremony in at Hillfields Church in Coventry after coronavirus social distancing guidelines forced them to cut their guest list down…
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Mother Nature is both terrifying and amazing. That's why the majority of things that go bump in the night and UFO sightings can be put down to perfectly logical explanations. But there's no doubt that if you saw this particular fungus on a socially distanced walk, you'd be forgiven for…
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A teenager has earned praise online after sharing a series of videos themed around "things parents need to understand". The videos, shared by 19-year-old Myah Elliot, call out the sometimes contradictory ways in which parents enforce household rules. One popular video, which has garnered more than 650,000 views, shines a…
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A teenager who was badly bullied because of his disfigured nose has beaten the odds to become a top model. Justin Stewart, 19, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, recently landed his dream job at New York-based agency We Speak Model Management after being spotted on Instagram last month. He is now…
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A Maryland student who woke up at 4:00AM to begin his job as a garbage collector in an effort to support his family has earned a place at Harvard Law School. Twenty-four-year-old Rehan Staton from Bowie, Maryland, will begin his time at the prestigious law school in the fall after…
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A woman with an extreme love of fillers has claimed that she is getting more "romantic attention" than ever since she began injecting them in her cheeks. Anastasiia Pokreshchuk from Kiev, Ukraine, has had numerous injections of hyaluronic acid and has even admitted to injecting her face at home without…
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It has now been more than 20 years since the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published. Since then, the world simply has not been able to get enough of the boy wizard and the world he inhabits. Six further books followed the first, as…
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A Muslim teenager in the US has spoken out about being left feeling "humiliated, enraged, and belittled" by staff at a branch of Starbucks after a barista wrote her name as 'Isis' on her order. Nineteen-year-old Aishah - who has only disclosed her first name for safety reasons - says…
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As the worldwide effort to contain the coronavirus continues, we're all trying to get used to a new normal. Over the last couple of months, many of our lives have been greatly altered; working from home has become typical for some, hobbies have been put on hold, rendered impossible by…
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An eight-year-old girl has stolen our hearts after a video of her greeting her deaf delivery driver went viral on social media. After seeing the delivery driver at least once a week during lockdown, little Talulah sparked up an unlikely friendship with Hermes delivery driver Tim Joseph. However, after learning…
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After having their dream vacation to Canada canceled as a result of the ongoing pandemic, UK couple Ellie Sharkey, 22, and Charlotte Tasker, 24, decided to create their own luxury getaway at home. The savvy couple spent just £800 ($1000) on an old Ace Jubilee Diplomat caravan they found on…
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Bidet company Tushy is looking to pay someone $10,000 just for pooping, it has been reported. Sure it's an unusual job, but someone has to do it and if you like the sound of getting paid thousands of dollars to literally sit on your butt, then this news might just…
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Anyone who has ever taken a stroll through any self-respecting museum will know that there are typically a lot of bums on show. Big bums, barely-there bums, and perfectly sculpted bums - museums really do have it all. Now, as the world has come to a standstill, museums have decided…
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What would you do if you won the lottery? These days, I'd probably invest in a nice apartment for myself, a few pairs of designer shoes, and the best of the best accessories for my pets. It's a question that we like to think about every so often, but winning…
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Dating is a minefield. Even when you get a coveted match with someone you can hold a conversation with, there's no guarantee that the two of you will hit it off in person, and even then, you have to be careful not to put a toe out of line in…
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Pizza is one of the greatest foods in the world. There's no two ways about it. Sure it can be divisive (we're looking at you, pineapple), but there really is something for everyone - including vegans thanks to the dawn of dairy-free cheese! But with the world as it is…
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The summer of 2020 is already synonymous with picnics. As we adjust to the new normal, we are finding ways to soak up some rays while socially distancing with our friends. Now, Smirnoff has created the perfect taste of summer 2020 with its new, low-calorie hard seltzers, which are available…
