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While we have graduated beyond having our heads shoved into lockers and getting our lunch money stolen, it's apparent that this new age of internet bullies work around the clock. But regardless of whether Twitter is your medium of choice, or if you prefer posting memes on Instagram, one thing…
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As I approach my mid-late twenties, my life is starting to get more and more expensive. I am now reaching the age in which my friends are getting married, I'm paying rent, I'm splashing out on my pension and my student loan and I also happen to live in one…
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In every romantic relationship, it's pretty much inevitable that there's going to be a massive difference in opinion somewhere down the line. It doesn't matter whether you're totally in love or if your values are completely aligned, there's going to be a disagreement at one point in your conscious coupling.…
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Texting the wrong number can be really awkward. It's so awkward, in fact, that I always get a little worried if I'm texting someone for the first time for this very reason. Knowing the kind of weird in-jokes that can form between friends, sending one out of context message to…
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In the words of an age-old children's rhyme, in some relationships, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. When we were growing up, receiving our very first kisses and staging fake wedding ceremonies on the school playground, this rhyme seemed like the way life…
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In the last few years, internet dating has completely transformed. There was a time where it was seen as a last resort for those who feel like they missed the boat finding 'the one', turning to certain websites to fill in lengthy forms that would supposedly help them find their…
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Dating - particularly in modern society - is a dangerous game. It has become a hard-to-navigate landscape full of pitfalls and obstacles, where we must pick our way through the thorny bushes and rough terrain that are online dating apps. Due to the complexities of the new dating world, there…
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While the feminist movement has come leaps and bounds in recent years, many women still have one major gripe: that we're wholly responsible of carrying and giving birth to the future of humankind. I mean, hosting a veritable parasite inside your body doesn't exactly sound pleasant, does it? And while…
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We've seen a lot of body transformations over the years. Beyond those who simply lose weight or make alterations to their personal style, there are some who make physical changes to their bodies to become who they want to be. Who can forget Rodrigo Alves, better known as 'The Human…
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On the surface, James Harrison seems like a fairly regular 81-year-old. The friendly pensioner loves his daughter and his grandchildren, he collects stamps and he can often be found going for walks near his home Australia's central coast. But, under the surface of James' skin lies something extraordinary: his blood.…
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Having had two younger sisters, I understand how much young girls love the idea of being a real-life Rapunzel. Personally, I don't get the appeal of having insanely long locks of hair as not only would it be annoying to manage - but also imagine the state of Rapunzel's plug…
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The male orgasm is commonly regarded as nowhere near as intense as that of the female counterpart. While it may be quicker for men to climax, and more likely to happen during intercourse, it can often be hard to describe exactly what it feels like. But, luckily for you, I…
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A self-confessed foodie has transformed her life by losing over half her body weight in under a year. Josephine Desgrand, 17, from Queensland, Australia has dropped from a size 20 to a size eight in 11 months after she decided to kick her unhealthy habits and opt for a more healthy…
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When you're single, it's strange to think that you could bump into the love of your life at any moment. While we can control who we talk to, flirt with, or ask out, there isn't much we can do about those feelings. In fact, when you live in a city,…
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From the moment we first enter preschool, our modern education system is geared towards sending kids to college. It's more like an industry than a comprehensive means of teaching, and a school's merits are usually judged on the basis of how many of its alumni manage to get accepted into college.…
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Being cheated on at any point in your life sucks, but being cheated on when you have just given birth to a beautiful child must be even worse. Sadly, for one woman in Houston, Texas, this was the shocking reality she was faced with. Betsy Ayala had just given birth to…
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At some point or another, most of us are likely to struggle with body issues in our lifetimes. It might just be a passing phase when you were in your teenage years, or a more pressing problem as you got older - or it could be something you're going through…
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While I find it hard to remember my first day of school, I do remember my first day at high school. I was pretty nervous as it was, but my parents didn't exactly make it any better by insisting on taking photos of me as I was trying to leave.…
