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Right now, face-coverings are of the utmost importance - for both yourself and those around you And while the news might be littered with all kinds of examples of how to mask up, few - okay, none of them - are as delicious as this hilarious DIY face shield idea…
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An inseparable couple with Down's syndrome have beaten the odds to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Maryanne, 48, and Tommy Pilling, 62, from South-End-on-Sea, Essex, first met while volunteering at a training center for people with disabilities back in 1990, and after 18 months of dating, Tommy popped the question…
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A doctor who is based in Dublin, Ireland, has sought to show that wearing a face mask doesn't lower one's oxygen levels in a now-viral video that was posted to Twitter yesterday. As the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded, the debate surrounding face masks and their efficacy in limiting the spread…
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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 spoken out about the moment he learned he had received a place at Harvard Law School. Twenty-four-year-old Rehan Staton from Bowie, Maryland, will begin his time…
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An extremely sunburnt man has stolen the spotlight from a school of huge stingrays. Looking more like a lobster than a human, the man was spotted in stingray footage posted to social media by ABC News, and it wasn't long before it went viral, with viewers quick to compare him…
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An influencer who has previously come under fire after revealing she was in a relationship with her 20-year-old stepson has now shared photos from their wedding, it has been reported. Marina Balmasheva, 35, has previously revealed to her 412,000 Instagram followers that she is expecting a child with her ex-husband's…
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The former "Human Ken Doll" has appeared on UK television chat show This Morning today to announce her new name and proudly speak out on being a transgender woman. Jessica Alves - who was previously known as Rodrigo - appeared on the British talk show to discuss her transition, explaining…
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The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has made us appreciate our hairdressers more than ever. None more so, however, than a widower in Virginia, US, who penned a heartwarming letter to a hairdresser who went above and beyond when providing his late wife, who had dementia, with a wonderful trim. The hairdresser,…
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I can confidently say that I am a nervous pooper. If there isn't a decent lock on the door and enough noise to drown out any particular sounds, then I will just hold it in. Therefore, I can fully sympathize with TikTok user Eden Grant, who recently shared a video…
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If you've been anywhere on the internet during lockdown, chances are that you'll have encountered a delicious Biscoff recipe that you can make from the comfort of your own home. Now, people are creating the gooey masterpieces that are Biscoff Blondies, and as ever, it's something you can easily do…
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As we all continue our adjustment to life during the coronavirus pandemic, the search for new and inventive ways to keep ourselves amused is ongoing. If social media is anything to go by, we've all completed colossal puzzles, baked endless banana breads and sourdough loaves, splashed out on home workout…
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Sometimes it just happens: you've applied your makeup, and it looks flawless - if you do say so yourself - and your hair is done, but crucially, you've left showering to the last minute. Obviously, you don't want to ruin all your hard work, and luckily this is where SHOWRSHIELD…
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Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio has broken new ground this week, becoming the first-ever transgender model to be featured as part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The publication, which has run the iconic feature for 56 years, has a history of featuring some of the biggest names in the modeling…
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Kids love to play games, and sometimes this involves pretending to be on the phone, but it turns out that the hand gesture being used has changed quite a bit in recent years. Prepare to feel your hair turning grey as you read this article. In the not-so-distant past, kids…
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Now that we're in the middle of a global pandemic, it's more tempting than ever to take a step back from civilization and the norm of your day-to-day life (well, what's left of it). And it turns out that there's an opportunity that could allow you to do just that,…
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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…
