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Dating has always been a tricky game; but even in the twenty-first century, with its myriad dating apps and online match-making services that purport to make whole thing easier, it's still far from easy to find 'the one'. Of course, you can use Tinder if you're just interested in getting…
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Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting. Unfortunately, heartbreak is a part of love, and some of us are unluckier than others in our pursuit of something meaningful in a romantic context. Breakups happen; people move on, hurt, jaded and perhaps a little more cynical than they…
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When we think of cheating, we typically associate the notion with some kind of steamy love affair; brief encounters in dingy motel rooms, furtive glances across the dancefloor at company parties. However, there are many different aspects to cheating, and what one person might consider an act of infidelity, another…
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Unless you've really struck gold, first dates tend to be rather unpleasant experiences. Far from being the dimly lit romantic encounters that you see on the big screen, the majority of cases only result in reminding you of just how many people there are that you don't click with. But, we live to…
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Overweight people have to put up with the fact that they're constantly being seconded-guessed at every opportunity, and told that they're too fat to participate and compete in sports and athletics - to the detriment of their health and self-esteem. It's an unfair double-edged sword: the very people who are…
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People who tell us to practice self-care often tell us to learn to love ourselves; but to be honest, they don't mean it literally. Oh sure, it's good to take the time out to boost your own self-esteem. But I think people would draw the line at having a relationship…
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Kim Kardashian has really been stepping up her fitness regime lately. Her bod is looking as tight and toned as its ever been, and while she has been promoting a few dubious products (the lollypops, anyone?), it's clear her strong, slim figure is thanks to the rigorous gym training she does. A…
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We all love a good viral trend - as long as it's not too dumb or dangerous. However, some people out there freaking adore the things that go big on the internet so much that they just can't seem to let them go. As crazy as it sounds, they'll often get tattoos…
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When we talk about true love, we send to refer to it in the singular. We say "soul mate", not "soul mates", and talk about the experience of being married or a relationship as an exclusive thing. But the fact is that not everyone is hardwired to enjoy monogamy. Now,…
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Remember the whole 'Yanny' versus 'Laurel' thing? Well, that's old news now and there's a brand new mystery on the street. That's right. While you'd think the internet would eventually get bored of arguing issues like whether a dress is blue or gold, you'd be completely wrong and I'd be willing to…
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As kids, sleepovers are pretty much the pinnacle of entertainment. You got to stay up late watching horror movies, binge on midnight snacks that you'd smuggled from your cupboards at home, and basically spend an entire night doing anything to avoid actually getting any sleep. Or, at least, that's what…
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Every fan of Star Wars will know that the "Jedi way" is to try to avoid acting on emotions like fear, anger or aggression. However, a fact of real life is that many people often respond to violence with violence. Dedicated followers of the fantasy series will even point out…
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Donald Trump is brilliant. Seriously, he's great. What a fantastic guy. I'm talking about him as a meme, of course. As a president, he's pretty much the human equivalent to an ingrown toenail: painful, prominent, and sorta gross. And, to extend that metaphor a little further, watching him try to…
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Could you imagine a life where you're paid to treat a rich businessman like a panting little puppy? Could you get rich quick flicking cigarette ash into his open mouth? Do you have the stones to stamp your boot-heel on a client's face? For most people, the answer would either…
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Most of the time, when people use the expression "eat your words," they don't mean for it to be taken literally. However, for 29-year-old social media manager Dave Evans, this common idiom is a reality. Because Dave has a secret power: one that can turn an English dictionary into a veritable…
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Back in 2013, Maria Kang went viral and stirred controversy online, after she created a meme of herself challenging mothers to get fit. In the image, Kang could be seen wearing a skimpy outfit and standing over her three children under the header: "What's your excuse?" While the post was…
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Some people just cannot picture stepping outside without applying their makeup. They feel like they literally cannot be seen without it. For psychology graduate Amy Robb, this wasn't an exaggeration: it was her reality. She was actually addicted to wearing makeup. She was so unhealthily obsessed that she even wore…
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Sofia Sanchez, a fifth grader from Downers Grove, Illinois, was recently diagnosed with cardiomyopathy: an incurable disease that makes it hard for the heart to pump blood to the body. As the condition gets worse, the heart becomes weaker and it can lead to heart failure. Sofia underwent open heart…
