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Divorce lawyer Baroness Shackleton, who previously represented Paul McCartney, teamed up with researchers from the University of Exeter to figure out what exactly what couples should know about one another before they commit to a serious relationship. "More than 50% of the people consulting me about divorce have said they…
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Life can be unfair sometimes. No, actually - scratch that. Life can be unfair a lot of the time. It doesn't matter how good of a person you are, or how hard you try to do your best in the world: the powers that be will always find a way of…
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Sometimes, being a social media addict has its disadvantages. We're all guilty of spending a bit too much time on Facebook (hey, you probably wouldn't be reading this article otherwise, right?) And this can get pretty aggravating if you end up with a reputation for spending your whole week taking…
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I know nothing about bangs, or style, or anything about hair whatsoever. But I do know that even a minor change to your look can make a big difference - and it's hard to tell in advance whether certain styles will suit you or not. That, at the end of…
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With the current heatwave sweeping across parts of the US and UK, people trapped in the worst-affected areas are currently frantically digging through their closets and wardrobes in order to find something suitable to wear. Short-shorts, spaghetti straps, and full-on shirtlessness have made their comebacks in recent weeks as we…
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For pretty much as long as the internet has existed, there have been people out there who use it to try to scam unsuspecting individuals. From the classic email swindlers who tell targets that they need their bank account details to send them money, to the catfishers who pretend to…
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If you're anything like me, then the summer heatwave has gone from being an awesome novelty to a living nightmare that's seriously outstayed its welcome. At first, I was as surprised as anyone to see a gigantic ball of fire up in the sky one day, which was toasting my…
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In the past year or so, several studies have claimed to prove that women prefer men with a softer, rounder physique, and with celebrities like Leonardo Dicaprio and Chris Pratt sporting the affectionately-named "dad bod", it seems that they are, indeed, "in". While many women will shake their heads at…
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It doesn't matter how much time you spend on the internet these days, you're never going to be able to keep up with all the memes that pop up on social media. This year alone, we've been treated to the likes of the American Chopper argument, the yodelling kid in…
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When you've gotta go, you've gotta go, and the intensity of this phrase only increases if you've got the runs. Father-of-three and author Clint Edwards shared a rather unforgettable diarrhoea story, thanks to the encouragement he received from his four-year-old daughter, who he had in his company at the unfortunate time. Edwards shared on Facebook how he…
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For many of us, school lunches probably seemed like more of a punishment than a treat. They were almost always too cold, they were never seasoned properly (if at all), and the options to choose from were always incredibly limited. The solution, of course, was to bring in some food…
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As anyone who has struggled with the painful curse of puberty will know, blocked pores are a common occurrence for anyone with problematic skin. They come in all shapes and sizes, all colours and shades, from blackheads to whiteheads, raised lumps to weird craters - and all of them, universally, are…
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In recent years, social media has become a platform for people to promote alternative conceptions of beauty, and to encourage body positivity. It's certainly about time that we see some diversity on our screens, and while plus-size models such as Ashley Graham and Tess Holliday are doing their part to…
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When a good friend does something special and meaningful, you're supposed to be there for them and congratulate/support them as much as you can. When a best friend does it, however, you're more than entitled to mock them to your heart's content. So, when Jill and Sean hired a photographer…
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As a guy, I don't know what it's like to give birth. In high school, my sex ed teacher described the pain as being similar to a watermelon coming out of your - you know what? I don't want to think about it. Childbirth looks long and painful. If scientists…
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As the end of each month approaches, many of us will start keeping a mental note of all the things we want to buy once our paycheck hits the bank. For some of us, that might mean a new pair of shoes or the latest video game; for others, it's…
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As a man with fairly short hair, washing mine is no big deal. However, there are a lot of people out there who have a harder time with it. When you're in a rush to get ready - or you simply want to use your time on other things -…
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Valentine's Day can be a difficult one for couples. Things usually work out, but figuring out the perfect gift can be a bit of a headache. Luckily for Brian, he had an inspired idea for what to get his girlfriend Manini that year. Seeing as they were both Disney fans,…
