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As soon as that Thanksgiving meal settles deep in our stomachs and the holiday season starts to enter its peak, our attention turns from delicious turkey and delicious meals, and more toward that washing machine in the basement which is definitely on its last legs. Thanksgiving is all well and…
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We've all had that dream; you know, the one where you discover untold riches in a seemingly innocuous location. This is probably why so many of us play the lottery; the allure of all that cash for very little effort is simply too seductive to ignore. However, for one man,…
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Reports emerged earlier this week that 27-year-old American John Chau had been slain after embarking on a journey to North Sentinel Island, purportedly to meet the remote tribespeople. It is believed that Chau intended to preach Christianity to the tribe; a final note to his family before his death reads,…
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President Donald Trump famously promised to “drain the swamp” in Washington DC, removing corrupt politicians in order to make America great again. Along with his unusual credentials for a politician in the country’s highest office, Trump also brought with him an entirely new way of thinking. He had repeatedly questioned…
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Earlier this week, on Wednesday November 21st, a fire broke out in an apartment building in Northeast Dallas, Texas. More than 40 people were displaced thanks to the damage caused by the flames, and three individuals - one of them a firefighter attending the incident - sustained injuries. Thankfully, nobody…
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For years now, Korea's dog meat trade has been a subject of controversy around the world, especially amongst animal rights campaigners and advocates for the humane treatment of livestock. But, despite huge opposition to the practice, the slaughter of dogs for food still takes place on a vast scale. This…
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Earlier this week, reports emerged that John Allen Chau had been killed by the tribespeople of North Sentinel Island after ignoring countless warnings in order to visit the remote location. The 27-year-old American had allegedly journeyed to the island with the intention of preaching Christianity, and in a final letter to his…
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On Wednesday, November 21st, a group of robbers broke into Ashok Jewellers in Ontario, Canada. The four assailants, armed with a hammer and a gun, had clearly hoped to be in and out of the store with as much as they could carry in no time at all, as they staged…
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A nine-year-old boy has been discovered beaten to death in the city of Mulhouse in France. The child, who has not been named, was reportedly murdered by his family after he refused to do his homework. Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder: the boy's elder brother, sister,…
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Yesterday, reports emerged that 27-year-old John Allen Chau had been killed by the tribespeople of North Sentinel Island. Chau, an American, had allegedly gone to the remote island in order to convert the Sentinelese to Christianity, and had ignored all warnings of the people's hostility to outsiders. Now, Indian police (the…
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When you park your car on the street in the middle of the afternoon, you assume it will be safe. Someone might decide to smash your window and snatch your bag, which happened to me. (Hope you enjoyed that empty laptop bag, thief!) Or, somebody might accidentally bang into your…
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The emotional final journal entries of the American man who was killed by an isolated tribe on a remote Indian island have been revealed. John Allen Chau, 27, went to North Sentinel Island to encourage the Sentinelese, an indigenous group who refuse contact with the outside world, to convert to Christianity. He was met with…
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When most people end up as viral celebrities, it's typically very much a "15 minutes of fame" kind of situation. Nobody ever expects these people to crop up again, and certainly not in the exact same set of circumstances as the first time. However, it seems as though that has…
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When you're a teenager, you can't wait to get your driver's license. Finally, you no longer have to beg your parents for a ride, or pedal your bike around town like a little kid. You have the freedom to go wherever you want, while blasting your favorite music. And if…
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It's almost Thanksgiving, when American families gather together for an epic feast and try not to talk about politics. (And usually fail once the wine starts flowing.) Or, if you've living far away from your family, you gather for pals for 'Friendsgiving' and give cooking an epic feast your best…
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The disastrous wildfires which have hit California have caused shocking damage, destroyed lives, and wrecked livelihoods. The 2018 season is now the most destructive ever recorded, with 7,000 fires over an area of approximately 1,667,855 acres causing a total of 2.9 billion in damages. according to figures provided by the California Department…
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"Reduce, reuse, recycle," come the cries of the eco-warriors. However, while taking a firm stance on environmental issues is still stigmatised, the effects of humankind's lax attitude towards the planet is manifesting itself in ever more concerning ways. A sperm whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, is…
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Just a couple of years after Donald Trump was leading chants of "lock her up" when Hillary Clinton was found to be using a personal email account in her official position, his own daughter, Ivanka, has been caught doing just the same. According to a report released by the Washington…
