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Whenever I get bored of the city and its breakneck, cutthroat day-to-day, I sometimes like to think of how different my life would be if I were a sailor. No longer would I have to squeeze into a crowded train or bus, with a thousand stresses fighting for my very…
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The human body is a wonderful thing, isn't it? Despite the fact that each of us starts out with two eyes, one nose, and a set of diverse organs, there are certain little quirks in each of us that are a reminder of the uniqueness in our sameness. For a…
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A small act of kindness can change a person's life. However, more often than not, these small acts of kindness never get recognised and the people who do them never truly know how much they affect the lives of others. Nonetheless, with the rise of the internet, no good deed in…
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Anyone will tell you that politics can divide friends and family, making what should be a pleasant dinner into a truly tense affair. Conflicts like these have been apparent for many Americans for centuries, but things have got more intense over the last couple of years. Even in the lead-up…
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We all like to think that in an emergency we would be the calm and collected person whose quick-thinking saves the day. But the truth of the matter is that, when it comes down to it, no one knows exactly what they would do when a case of life or death…
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The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman remain some of the most talked-about tragedies ever to take place. Despite OJ Simpson being acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in 1995, thousands of people, TV shows, books and articles have attempted to decipher the "truth", and more than 20…
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In 2015, Martin Shkreli went from an obscure businessman to one of the most despised figures in America. It all started when his company acquired Daraprim, a lifesaving drug used to treat toxoplasmosis (a parasite infection), and to prevent toxoplasmosis in HIV patients. It used to cost $13.50 per pill.…
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A active shooter sneaked into an employee going away party and took three people hostage at the Veterans Home of California. The 600 acre facility is the largest retirement home for veterans in the United States, housing 840 aged and disabled residents. It is located in Yountville, California, a small…
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Earlier this week, news broke that a 26-year-old teacher from Florida had been arrested following a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy. The story shocked many people, especially once it transpired that the middle school teacher was married. Now, the same thing has happened again - though this time in…
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In recent months, the crackdown on illegal immigrants and those who assist them has increased in the USA. People who fail to go via the proper channels in order to attain legal residency in the states are being deported, even when they have young children or other family members in…
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In his time as president, Donald Trump has proven himself to be one of the most divisive leaders in living memory. As well as raising tensions amongst Americans, the former businessman has also threatened to start a trade war with Europe, and managed to anger pretty much every non-white nation…
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When 13 Reasons Why first aired on Netflix last year, the show's subject matter divided opinions. Some saw it as a blunt and honest look at mental health problems in young people, whereas others viewed it as a glamorized portrayal of suicide. The series started to receive backlash after a…
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For more than 80 years, the disappearance of Amelia Earhart has remained a mystery to the world. The pioneering aviator was the first woman to ever fly solo across the Atlantic ocean - a feat for which she attained worldwide fame. However, during a 1937 flight over the Pacific, she and…
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Short-term memory loss is a rare but devastating condition. It can be caused by a number of factors, from drug and alcohol abuse and head injuries to chronic medical disorders or developmental diseases; and, unfortunately, it is often incurable. Porphyria is just one cause of short-term memory loss, and it…
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Regardless of which side of the capital punishment debate you fall on, I think we can all agree that the thought of a botched execution is horrifying. This, however, was the reality for one death row inmate who managed to survive the lethal injection. The government-sectioned practice is still in…
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"Trump is a rapist." This statement is the rallying cry for the feminist anti-Trump crowd. But is it true? Donald Trump has been accused by many of his detractors of sexism and it's still debated as to whether or not the US President holds misogynist views. This perception of Trump…
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Body painting is a provocative form of art that dates back to prehistoric times. By using the human body as a canvas, artists can express themselves in innovative ways. (And save a lot of money on paper.) Sometimes the effect is theatrical, painting models with dazzling colors in hypnotic patterns.…
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Much like pirates or knights in shining armor, messages in bottles sound like the sort of thing that have only ever existed in fairytales. However, despite being a legit thing, they're also pretty rare, and notable instances of bottled notes being used as an effective form of communication are few…
