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In recent years, police officers in the USA have acquired a bad name for themselves amongst certain circles. Excessive brutality and unlawful use of firearms from individuals - especially against minorities - has led to the police force as a whole getting labelled as a bad group of people, and…
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There are plenty of gross things about travelling on a plane. Disgusting airplane food, even more disgusting fellows passengers (all nose-pickers to the other side of the jet, please) and the thought that someone may have joined the Mile High Club in the grotty toilet you're using all come to mind. …
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Today, India made headlines worldwide after overturning one of its most controversial social policies to date. In a historic verdict, India's Supreme Court has now ruled that gay sex is no longer a criminal offence. A panel of five judges made the decision, overturning a 2013 judgement which upheld section…
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Getting a promotion at work comes down to a number of things. I'd say it starts with confidence, ambition and being able to ask for what you want. Of course, it also depends on whether you're really good at your job and apparently... your hair colour. Sounds pretty odd, I know.…
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Think about how many times a week you wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner, and then think about how much money you probably spend on all the bottles you go through each year. It adds up, right? Well, something called the "no poo" movement has been gaining traction over…
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As awkward as it can be when it comes to learning about "the birds and the bees" when you're younger, it really is something we should all know about. Not just the basic anatomy of the reproductive organs and what happens when you "make a baby", but other things too.…
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There's a reason that celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Rihanna and Jessica Alba all have their own beauty lines. Yes, they all have a passion for makeup and want to make all-inclusive products for women around the world, but let's face it... they're mainly doing it for the money. The beauty industry…
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New season, new you. With summer just about over for those of us in the northern hemisphere, it's time that we start taking our coats and scarves out of hibernation as the weather starts to cool down. And as much as it sucks that summer is over, most of us…
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While 2018 might be a dumpster fire in many respects, it's been killing it in the meme game. In the past week alone, we've had Kanye and his stupidly oversized sliders, Lindsay Lohan's viral-worthy dance moves, and more Trump photoshops than you can shake a stick at. And, really, with…
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How much would it take for you to really change your lifestyle and take dieting and exercise seriously? I don't just mean making the occasional foray to the gym or a trip to the salad bar once a week - but really committing to it 100 per cent? That might…
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While a number of celebrities and influencers have become increasingly outspoken about the state of their skin, and any skin conditions they may have, the majority of us still feel the need to cover up blemishes, and any other unexpected marks that pop up on our visages. Certainly, although we…
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Between Kylie Jenner, Rihanna and Gwyneth Paltrow's respective forays into the industry, it's evident that there's never been a better time to be a beauty entrepreneur, and it's also never been such a creative space either. Certainly, capitalising on trends has never been easier thanks to social media. 2018 has…
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If, like many of us, you get paid at the end of the month, chances are you will have FINALLY gone through the checkout process for all the skincare and makeup products you've been collecting in your cart since the last payday. Hooray! You may be awaiting an array of…
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I'm sure I can't be the only person in the world who sometimes sighs when he sees his bulging waistline. Every time I'm forced to throw away a pair of perfectly-good trousers just because I can't tip by flabby beer gut into them anymore, I feel totally depressed. All those…
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With the news that around 6 per cent of Australians will experience depression this year alone, it's evident that more needs to be done to catch the onset of the mental health illness. While we know the most common symptoms of depression - including feelings of worthlessness, lethargy and tearfulness…
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We all know somebody who can't go out in the sun without burning. Yes, there are plenty of naturally-pale people out there who can't enjoy more than an hour at the beach without getting crispy all of a sudden. No matter how much sunscreen they slather on their bodies, or…
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I surely wouldn't be reaching if I said that every woman out there has, at one time or another, felt at danger because of her gender. Unfortunately, having two X chromosomes often means that you can't do certain things alone, or if you do, you feel concerned about doing them…
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A wedding day is essentially an exercise in impossible levels of expectation. Forced fun is difficult to navigate at the best of times, but when you're trying to live up to the pressure of having the best day of your life, the odds are stacked very much against you. Quite apart from…
