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Summer is a lot of people's favourite time of the year. After all, sun, sand, sea, sangria (more sangria), what's not to love? Well, I'll tell you what's not to love: the sunburn. There's honestly nothing worse than trying to live your best summer life while sporting scarlet red, inflamed skin. Planning on…
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All of us, at some point or another in our lives, have experienced that heart-in-mouth sensation of realising that we've just sent a message to the wrong number. Sometimes it's something innocent and easily-fixed with a simple, "Sorry, didn't mean to send that" follow-up message; but other times, it's far, far…
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How you ever thought about how we define what is normal and what is weird? There are tons of things that humans do which are most definitely bizarre, yet somehow acceptable. Take kissing, for example. Who stood up one day and decided that, instead of touching elbows, or high-fiving, we…
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I've never pulled off a hilarious phone prank. In my early 20's, I tried, swiping friend's phones and texting awkward things to all their contacts: "I'm pregnant." "I'm moving to North Dakota." "I have herpes." But they didn't think it was "funny ha-ha" so much as "funny I-don't-want-to-be-your-friend-any-more-do-not-ever-contact-me-ever-again." However, some…
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Recently a stunning Sports Illustrated swimsuit model strutted down the catwalk while breastfeeding her baby daughter. The video went viral, with thousands of people thanking the model for normalizing the act. Breastfeeding is totally natural, but mothers often get shamed for doing it in public. Usually haters give breastfeeding moms…
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Remember at school when you had to do a presentation in front of the class? I don't think any of us ever liked doing that - except for those of us who just love the spotlight. Teachers promised us that this prepared us for the future - but what did…
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Nothing better than a beer, is there? Feeling sad? Have a beer. Feeling happy? Celebrate with a beer. Is it too hot? Have a beer. Is it freezing outside? Go and have a beer. Beer is a cure-all. Beer is comforting. Beer, above all else, is a friend. However, it…
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We all know someone who has come down with a case of 'man flu,' or we have even come under its effects ourselves. It usually involves some cold symptoms including a sore throat, sneezing, fatigue, a constant stream of complaints and a fair amount of eye-rolling from surrounding women. However,…
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How much do you really know about your significant other? How much do they know about you? it's a bit of an uncomfortable question isn't it? To be honest, it's one that a lot of couples are conflicted over, because there's a good chance that they might not like to…
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At a Sports Illustrated swimsuit show in Miami, a lot of extraordinary women strutted down the catwalk. One model was a cancer survivor, one model was about to go to boot camp, and one model was a two time Paralympic gold medalist. However, model Mara Martin stole the show by…
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Have you ever been walking down the street and stopped dead in your tracks because you thought one thing was something else entirely? It happened to me just yesterday - I started smiling at a man who I thought was carrying his sausage dog across the road... turns out it…
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Women put up with a lot of crap from guys. Obnoxious bros catcall women when they walk down the street, following them for blocks, wondering why they're not smiling. Odious creeps use their positions of power at work to take advantage of women, committing acts of sexual harassment and sexual…
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FDR once said, "The only thing you have to fear is fear itself." Well, I guess he never heard of tapeworms, because tapeworms are fricken terrifying. These long, ribbon-like parasites attach themselves to the intestines of animals and humans, and steal their food. Since they cannot be destroyed by our…
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Men and women often engage in the playful jest about what is more painful – a full-frontal, strong-swinged kick to the nuts without warning, or giving birth. While many will insist that a testicular blow is far more painful than childbirth, any mother – and those that have been inside a delivery…
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The world of dating in the modern world is a vast, confusing and challenging landscape. While landing yourself a date used to be based on human interaction and chance encounters, it's now a science. There is a multitude of articles online that give you tips and tricks on how to…
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If you have siblings, you know that sometimes you're allies, and sometimes you're enemies. Like the lords and ladies on Game of Thrones, you're always scheming to get what's in your best interest. And when you get compromising information on your sibling, it's a gift. Do you snitch on them…
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It's no secret that female sexuality is largely misunderstood by society writ large. Certainly, while men are able to talk about their sexual proclivities and conquests openly, it's still frowned upon for women to express a desire in sex. And this is mostly due to a harmful double standard; while…
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A lot of people - older folks, especially - often have nothing but negative things to say about selfies. They're commonly perceived as vain, narcissistic, and, ultimately, useless. But, as one woman in the UK has proven, sometimes they're anything but that. Cloe Jordan, a 22-year-old salesperson from Wolverhampton, took to…
