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My regular commute consists of cramming myself into a carriage, having an armpit in my face and desperately trying to not look people in the eye out of fear that they will see my trembling bottom lip as I fight off the tears and ask 'is any of this worth…
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Earlier this week, Woody Allen baffled the press by claiming that he should be the "poster boy" for good behavior in the film industry. "I’m a big advocate of the #MeToo movement," he said. "I feel when they find people who harass innocent women and men, it’s a good thing that…
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When the White House confirmed Donald Trump's planned summit with North Korea back in March 2018, we all had a feeling that it was going to be a rocky ride. And we were completely right: the whole thing has been a rollercoaster - and we haven't even gotten to the…
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In 2016, the case of Brock Turner gained worldwide recognition after the teen was handed a shockingly short prison sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Turner, who was 19 at the time of his arrest, was found guilty on two counts of "sexual penetration" and one count of "assault…
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For whatever reason, there's something about serial killers that fascinates us. There's a reason that true crime documentaries and movies based on real-life serial murders are so successful - and that's because we're all watching. Usually, there is at least some comfort in knowing that eventually the killer in question…
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Twenty years ago, French-born long distance swimmer Benoît Lecomte swam across the Atlantic Ocean in 73 days. The purpose of the journey was to raise money for cancer research, as a tribute to his father. He claims to be the first person to complete the 5,000 swim without a kickboard. (And…
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The airline industry is notoriously dominated by men. (Think about it. Have you ever had a female pilot?) So, at the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association in Sydney, Australia, improving diversity was a major theme. "If you get the best talent, the best people, the best jobs…
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A huge fire has broken out in a luxury five-star hotel in Knightsbridge, West London. Fire crews carrying up to a reported 100 firefighters are responding to the enormous blaze, which saw smoke billow across the capital after it broke out of the Mandarin Hotel. Such was the extent of…
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Although Queen Elizabeth II has been the UK's monarch for more than 66 years now, we still know almost nothing about her. What's her favourite TV show? Does she think pineapple on pizza is acceptable? Was she a 'yanny' or a 'laurel'? We have absolutely no idea and it seems Her Majesty…
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It's been said over and over again that millennials are entitled, lazy little snowflakes who haemorrhage money on avocado toast and wouldn't know hard work if it hit them in the face. As a millennial myself, I can argue that not all of us are like that. However, a lot of people have already…
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Every day, thousands of lives are saved thanks to the dedicated and diligent work of doctors worldwide - and, oftentimes, we take that for granted. Indeed, many of us may go for months - if not years - without realising we're living with serious medical conditions, and will only find out…
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Once you've been around the block enough times in life, you're bound to have a few skeletons in your closet. Perhaps there's a shady ex in your past that you'd rather not mention, or maybe there was a time in your younger years where you did some things that were…
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It's a tradition to invite the Super Bowl champions to the White House, but yesterday Donald Trump rescinded his invite to the Philadelphia Eagles. In a statement, he said he canceled the visit because the "full team" wouldn't show up. Also, he thinks they disagree with his insistence "that they…
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I am not a religious man, but if I were, this would be my religion. I love coconuts. They are the best. Think about the all-encompassing power of the coconut. Think about the myriad of majestic ways to use this deceptive fruit. You can use its oil to treat hair,…
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For 97 years, women have competed to be Miss America, strutting the stage in bikinis and glamorous evening gowns. But now the beauty pageant is making some sweeping changes. "We are no longer a pageant," announced Gretchen Carlson, chairwoman of the Miss America Organization, during an appearance on Good Morning America.…
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Last weekend, high schools all over America held graduation ceremonies. It's a major event in your life, as you move on from happy, carefree childhood to miserable, soul-crushing adulthood. But before the diplomas are handed out, a speech is given by the valedictorian, which is Latin for "huge nerd." These…
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For most of us, our college years will tend to follow a pretty predictable path. On the social side, there will be parties and beer pong and kisses we'll look back on and cringe. We'll live in shabby buildings because they're cheap, exist on pasta and noodles, and sweat over…
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When Harvey Weinstein was first accused of sexual misconduct in October last year, the film producer seemed to be in a lot of trouble. Over the subsequent months, more and more people from the movie mogul's past came forward to recount horrible encounters with him over the years, from sexual…
