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A Starbucks barista has been accused of writing 'ISIS' on a man's drink order, instead of the name he actually gave, 'Aziz', the Washington Post reported last Friday. Niquel Johnson ordered three drinks in a Philadelphia store on August 25 and was then asked his name by the barista taking…
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[caption id="attachment_2413" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Summer is a season of outdoor music festivals. Whether or not you’re a big fan of them, there is no denying that they’re a summer staple. The warm weather lends itself perfectly to many summer nights just dancing away to tunes with friends. Rounding…
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With unemployment rates being such a contentious issue in so many countries, much of the blame can often be put on the individuals seeking a job - with people claiming that if they aren't employed, they simply aren't doing enough to find work. However, as a person who personally sent…
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The Brussels sprout is one of the most insidious Christmas ingredients. Even though it has been dividing families for as long as it’s been appearing on the dinner table, it remains an inexplicably indispensable part of the holiday season. Like a bitter, bright green cockroach, it just won’t die. But,…
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Despite LGBTQ+ rights improving astronomically in recent years, gay conversion ministries still exist. Now, the founder of the one of the largest in the US has come out as gay, undermining his entire life's work. Two years after losing his job at the faith-based conversion therapy program, Hope for Wholeness,…
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Coffee shots are usually best saved for when you’re enduring a particularly sleepy commute. There aren’t many more effective ways to give you a jolt on the subway, short of hanging your head out of the window - and one of those methods carries the very real risk of decapitation.…
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After a vegan woman from Australia took her meat-eating neighbours to the Supreme Court to stop them cooking meat on their barbecue - amongst several other demands - more than 2,000 have planned to stage a community barbecue at her home. Cilla Carden from the Perth suburb of Girrawheen insists…
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A female-to-male transgender teenager - who has his heart set on becoming the first transgender male to win the Mr Olympia title - is doing astonishingly well for himself in bodybuilding contests, just years after conquering an eating disorder. Alex Tilinca, 18, has completely turned his life around since 2016,…
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Tattoos will always be a subject of social contention. On one side, there those who believe tattoos are vulgar markings for the unwashed masses; a mistake that an individual will come to regret later in their life. And on the other side, there are those that see tattoos as expressive…
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A viral video clip has emerged on Facebook that appears to show a small rodent accidentally jumping into a deep fat fryer at popular restaurant chain Whataburger. The clip, which has been shared over 82,000 times, was recorded at a location around 30 miles southwest of Austin, TX, and has…
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A vegan woman from Australia has taken her meat-eating neighbours to the Supreme Court due to the smell of meat and fish from their barbecues which wafts into her own garden, the Independent reports. Cilla Carden from the Perth suburb of Girrawheen insists that her neighbours have persistently and deliberately…
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Summer is over. The nights are drawing in. The real life horror story of Brexit is looming large on the horizon. And, judging by the plethora of posts about pumpkin spiced lattes and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Halloween is almost here. But, alongside the usual collection of tooth-rotting treats, 2019…
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Some people just age well. It's a fact of life. While the rest of us are getting grey and wrinkly with the passage of time, there are some lucky people out there who seem to almost be frozen in time. Take Keanu Reeves for example. He genuinely looks just as…
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No amount of pumpkin spice can make up for the fact that it’s the end of summer. Even if the taps started dispensing PSL and lettuce started to taste of cinnamon icing, most of us would still be miserable that we can’t march around in our shorts. But, even though…
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It might be colder, greyer, wetter and generally more depressing, but Autumn definitely has its perks. Apart from being welcome relief to hayfever sufferers and anyone prone to sunburn, the start of September signifies one thing for foodies - the pumpkin spice season is upon us. Of course, everyone is…
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Popping the question is a nerve-wracking experience. Sure, you might think you've found the love of your life, but there's still a chance they could say no - and providing all goes to plan, you want to make sure it's a moment you'll treasure forever. Then there's the element of…
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[caption id="attachment_2400" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Sexism. It’s a thing. Often times women are the targets of blatant sexual harassment, misogyny, and other nasty forms of toxic masculinity, especially in the entertainment industry. I mean, just how many scandals and hashtags have we lived through just in the past few…
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Planning a wedding is no mean feat - it is, after all, supposed to be one of the most memorable days of your life. A lot of painstaking effort goes into ensuring the ceremony is as beautiful, lavish and well-put-together as it can be. That's why it's nice to be…
