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Yesterday, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a three-month mortgage payment holiday to those struggling to pay as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, following the announcement, many people who live in rented accommodation questioned what help they would be receiving given their uncertain times: Fortunately,…
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A video has gone viral on social media this week, which shows an irate passenger slapping an air hostess in the face, after getting into a foul-mouthed dispute with her, allegedly over his elbow room. According to a report by British tabloid newspaper The Daily Mail, the incident is believed…
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Shoppers have been forced to stock up on penis-shaped pasta amid the food shortage caused by COVID-19. In many places, particularly Europe, there has been an increase in panic buying as countries go into lockdown and others encourage self-isolation and social distancing. This has resulted in a shortage of many…
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An elderly man surprised his wife on their 67th wedding anniversary by standing outside her nursing home window while holding up a heartfelt sign for her to see. As reported by NECN, due to restrictions placed on visits to the Stafford Springs nursing home amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bob Shellard…
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In the current climate, where we’re now all deliriously mumbling 'Happy Birthday' in a handwashing haze, it’s easy to let your mind drift. And you may be finding out that the unbroken monotony of days trapped in your apartment has interesting and unexpected mental side effects. Things that you’d ordinarily…
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With the Coronavirus now declared a global pandemic, more and more people are choosing to self-isolate and remain at home in order to curb the spread of infection. Predictably, there are some people out there who are more adept at this than others, and more extroverted people have been finding…
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Last week, the Walt Disney Company announced that it would be closing all of its theme parks around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. From California to Florida, Hong Kong to Paris, thousands of vacationers have lost their magic. But despite the thousands of lost smiles around…
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The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every area of the global economy. The food industry has already been particularly badly hit, as cities and countries around the world take drastic action to try and curb the spread of the virus. Between government-led curfews and skittish customers, it’s a bad time to…
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With the coronavirus now officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, it seems as though more and more people will be forced to go into quarantine and stay indoors. But being self-isolated doesn't mean that you have to be bored. Far from it. In fact, the best way…
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Anyone who’s grown up with the crunchy, irresistibly fruity choking hazard that is “Skittles” knows that size isn’t everything. You can offer audiences the biggest sweets in the world, but if they don’t deliver on flavour, they’re doomed. On the flip side, anyone with a crippling case of mikrophobia might…
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One of the most iconic fantasy homes ever created is, of course, the humble Hobbit Hole. Buried into the ground, and as any fan of The Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit will attest to, it's the epitome of snug and homely. And now, thanks to the almighty renting…
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Unless you have a crippling fear of large rabbits and chocolate, Easter is an extremely exciting holiday. Not only are supermarkets stacked with more goodies than Willy Wonka’s store cupboard, but normally boring foods also get transfigured into something sweet. The most obvious examples of this are eggs. Chocolate eggs…
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A pair of nudists made an appearance on a British daytime show to talk about their unconventional lifestyle. Pam Fraser and Mark Bass sat on the sofa, totally naked, and spoke about why they embrace nudity, despite the age-old stigma attached to it. Naturist Mark Bass explains why nudity is…
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A schoolteacher has shared a simple trick on social media this week, which aims to ensure that kids are washing their hands properly during the coronavirus pandemic. Shauna Woods, who teaches at Hallsville Schools in Missouri, has started stamping the backs of children’s hands with her own personal stamp. But…
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Snoring is one of the most annoying sounds audible to the human ear. And although it's never intentional, it can make even the most pleasant people an occasional nuisance. The trouble is, though, if you, as the snorer, aren't even aware that it's happening - there's very little that can…
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A New York-based company called Defender Ring is selling a range of jewelry aimed at keeping the wearer safe by concealing a small blade that can be used to fight off attackers and even collect their DNA. On their official website, the company describes itself as "self defense company and…
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Like Ant and Dec, Rick and Morty or Netflix and chilling, chocolate and coffee is a match made in heaven. Bittersweetness might sound like a bad thing, but this combo proves precisely the opposite. Sometimes, ingredients need a nemesis to bring the best out of each other. Unsurprisingly, there are…
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Any true fan of fried food knows that it’s all about the condiments. You can have all the chicken and chips you like, but if you haven’t got something lurid and sticky in which to dunk your dinner, you’re missing out on half the fun. In the case of Chick-Fil-A,…
