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In the vast panoply of potential free food giveaways, nuggets have to be pretty near the top of the tree. Especially now that our access to industrial levels of deep-frying has been compromised, the crisp golden shells around a perfectly seasoned piece of chicken breast seem more tempting than ever.…
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Even though it might ruin the morning of an already frazzled barista, many of us simply can’t cope without our needlessly complicated frothy coffee order. Whether perfectly whipped milk is entirely essential for a commute is up for debate. One thing that’s certain, however, is that whatever you’re drinking is…
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32-year-old Jonathan Coelho made a point to take out his phone to write a note to his wife and two children before he was intubated due to his COVID-19 diagnosis. He tragically proceeded to go into cardiac arrest and died on Wednesday, 28 days after being admitted to hospital, and…
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When you spend 90 percent of your week looking at the same four walls, it’s important to give yourself something worth anticipating for dinner. If you want to make it through lockdown both healthy and relatively sane, it’s vital that you supplement the monotony of midweek traybakes with an occasional…
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If, like me, you’re both a fan of drinks at the fruitier end of the menu and incredibly lazy, there are few things more glorious than a cocktail in a can. Granted, a preprepared blend of dubious G&T isn’t going to set the world alight. But when you’re sat sweltering…
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Of all the slightly unusual sweet and savory combinations that have conquered fast food menus, chicken and waffles is probably the one that makes the most sense. Even if you’re the sort of cooking purist that believes dessert and poultry should never cross paths, it’s hard to argue with the…
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As worldwide lockdowns continue to keep us at home (and safe), so many of us are truly discovering what real boredom truly is. From TikTok challenges to Zoom family quizzes to recording every single one of your workouts for Instagram, I think the novelty of all of this is starting…
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It's no secret that summer 2020 isn't going to be quite what we were hoping for, but that doesn't mean that we can't make the best of a bad situation. Sure, we might be stuck at home, but with the right products, we can just about emulate everything we wanted…
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It’s understandable that as the weeks of domestic incarceration continue to tick by, internet users everywhere are becoming increasingly intrigued by the contents of their liquor cabinet. Obviously, as with anything in life, it’s important to enjoy alcohol in moderation. But it’s also only to be expected that, when people…
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If the threat of a global pandemic isn't going to stop you from visiting the beach, well maybe the looming figure of the Grim Reaper will. Last Friday (April 17), beaches and parks in Jacksonville, Florida, reopened - as more and more states have started easing lockdown restrictions put in place…
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A grandmother who was forced to spend her 88th birthday alone in lockdown certainly made the most of it, and has now gone viral online. Norma Gregorio recorded herself singing "Happy Birthday" and making a birthday wish, which she then sent to her family. Her 22-year-old granddaughter, Jessica Kerrigan, posted…
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As many of us are confined to our homes, those of us lucky enough to have a garden have probably never been more grateful for a small patch of land outside. Our backyards have become a place for us to unwind, relax, workout, and even kill time as many of…
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Elena Manighetti and Ryan Osborne quit their jobs in 2017, bought a boat, and decided to travel the world. As a result, it was only until recently that they were totally oblivious about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has shaken the world. Per BBC News, this was all because they…
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A video of a man's incredibly emotional reaction to his wife walking down the stairs in the same wedding dress she wore when they got married 35 years ago has gone viral. The sweet footage was shared on TikTok by the pair's daughter and has racked up millions of views.…
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Since the UK's lockdown started last month - bringing about the closure of all restaurants and non-essential shops - more and more of us have been ordering takeaways. Dining out may be off-limits but there's no way we're all going to eat home-cooked food - at least not on a…
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A former model-turned-TikTok influencer has opened up about how her incredibly youthful looks lead her to often be mistaken for her young son's sister by strangers. According to a report by British tabloid newspaper The Daily Mail, the 30-year-old mother's name is Valeria Lipovetsky. Born in Russia, she currently lives…
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Ask any sensible four-year-old and they’ll tell you that cookies, like most things in baking, are always better before they’ve gone in the oven. Despite all the health and safety warnings around the advisability of eating raw flour and eggs, there is just something indescribably delicious about scraping out the…
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As lovable as dogs are it can be difficult to get them to play ball (no pun intended) when it comes to their grooming. Whether it's giving their fur a little trim, giving them a wash or clipping their nails - canines are often too energetic to stay in one…
