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In an ironic reflection of the country’s general mood, the British weather has taken this opportunity turn from grim to glorious. Typically for a nation that’s most famous for rain, queuing and more rain, Mr Blue Sky has waited until we’re all stuck indoors before finally emerging. We are not…
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A 77-year-old pensioner has been fined for 'hunting Pokémon' amid the COVID-19 lockdown, Spanish police have reported online. After Italy, Spain was one of the first countries to impose a nationwide lockdown in a bid to stop the spread of the pandemic, with the United Kingdom lockdown only introducing a…
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As the world gets to grips with the COVID-19 pandemic, panic buyers all over the globe have been leaving supermarket shelves bare - particularly in the toilet paper aisle. But amid the chaos and uncertainty that has since become synonymous with the supermarkets, there has recently been some good news…
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After the coronavirus was declared a pandemic, people began to panic-buy out of fear that there would be a shortage, despite there being no official indication that any such thing was about to happen. This has reportedly resulted in a shortage of essential goods in some stores, such as tinned…
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A couple with a 53-year age gap have created a TikTok channel where all they do is kiss. Twenty-one-year-old Gary met Alemda, 74, at her son's funeral. The pair instantly hit it off, and within just two weeks, they were married. Prior to this, Alemda had been in a 43-year…
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With the news full of empty loo-roll shelves and shoppers behaving badly, it’s understandable that many of us are keeping a close eye on our store cupboards. Obviously, the evidence suggests that the mad rush for tinned tomatoes is premature to say the least. Nonetheless, it still pays to be…
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A photograph has gone viral on social media this week, showing two women marrying on NYC street as their officiant leans out of a window. According to a report by NBC News, Reiley Jennings and Amanda Wheeler decided to get hitched on Friday on a street in Manhattan's Washington Heights…
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A 100-year-old man has asked for 101,000 likes after his 101st birthday party was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The alternative birthday request was made on Twitter by UN worker Mohamad Safa, who shared a picture of Owen, who is believed to be from the United States. This family…
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If there's anyone who is most vulnerable to the recent coronavirus outbreak, it's older people who may have underlying health problems. The elderly are more likely to succumb to the contagious disease, and a great many people throughout the world are now choosing to self-isolate in a bid to prevent…
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There is no denying that the world is facing one of the worst crises for generations, as countries around the world are at "war" with the COVID-19 coronavirus. Entire countries are on lockdown, hospitals and healthcare workers are being pushed to their limits, and people around the globe are taking…
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A West Country vicar has provided a moment of light relief during an inadvertently inflammatory sermon, accidentally setting himself on fire mid-speech. The clip, which was shared by the vicar’s Cornish niece, was recorded as part of the congregation's new series of online worship events, held in place of the…
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With warmer, sunnier climates hopefully just around the river bend, Snapple has announced a new beverage that is sure to have you dreaming of lazy days by the beach or pool. Spotted by Instagram account jnkyrdnyc, the new flavor is dubbed 'Pineapple of my Eye', and was most favourably reviewed.…
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There are plenty of snacks that prove just because you already have something tasty doesn’t mean you should stop trying. If Walker’s had stopped at Ready Salted, clearly we’d all be bored to tears. Even though messing around with a classic formula comes with risks, hungry history tells us it's…
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Now that COVID-19 has been officially declared a global pandemic, people around the world are staying indoors in an attempt to halt the spread of infection. However, being in quarantine doesn't mean you have to be lonely, and there's technology out there that can save the day. Yes, an app…
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A supermarket has shared a genius hack to prevent customers from hoarding important goods like hand sanitizer during the coronavirus epidemic. On social media this week, a number of Twitter users have shared a picture of a ploy by the Hellerup Foodmarket in Denmark, which is reportedly intended to discourage…
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As more and more people practice social distancing, one family is being praised for making the most out of a bad situation. This past Wednesday, the Byrne family of New York, were intent on celebrating their grandmother's birthday. Unfortunately, the family was unable to go ahead with the party they…
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, key household items are becoming harder and harder to get your hands on as some individuals stockpile in anticipation of lockdown or isolation. Of course, this causes problems and comes in spite UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that people should be sensible when buying food…
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to pose a threat to our health, our freedom, and sadly, in some cases, our lives. Considering that a number of establishments have shut down all over the world as people are encouraged or, in some countries, legally required to self-isolate, the outbreak has also had…
