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Someone planning the murder of their parents to get to their riches is a familiar story. Not because it happens all the time, but because there are so many plays, novels and movies made about the subject. While it's a compelling story to follow in fiction, we don't expect that…
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Broadly speaking, care homes are pretty sombre places to be. They might liven up occasionally for bingo night or perhaps a visit from some school kids who are looking to give something back to the community, but - for the most part - life in a care facility is fairly…
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After surviving the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have as emerged passionate advocates for gun control. In powerful speeches, they've described their harrowing experience, criticized politicians for being puppets of NRA lobbyists, and condemned Congress for failing to take action after so…
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Since the infamous 2001 'anthrax attacks' in the United States, which killed five people, cases of hoax letters containing white powder have soared. Earlier this month we learned that Vanessa Trump, Donald Trump Jr.'s wife, was evaluated in hospital after opening a letter containing white powder. The letter was addressed…
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Whenever the White House gets handed over from the Democrats to Republicans (or vice versa) after an election, there are always noticeable juxtapositions in the way that government is handled. Republicans tend to take a harder line on economic policies, for example, whereas Democrats often make waves in the realm…
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It seems that with every waking moment, humans try to out-do themselves in terms of the stupidest things that they can possibly do. For some people, that means doing the "Tide Pod Challenge" and eating laundry detergent that is definitely not meant to be eaten. For others - *ahem, Logan…
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Following the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida last week, where 17 people were killed and 15 injured, the debate around gun control has come into the forefront once more. The overwhelming response is that something needs to be done by the American government to prevent…
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It's no secret that dating nowadays can be daunting, and even with apps like Tinder and Bumble to make it easier, many people find navigating the world of romance intimidating. To counteract this anxiety, some individuals like to escape into a virtual universe, where they can play out these scenarios…
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You would think that, whether you deserve to be in there or not, being a prisoner would leave you with some resentment towards the guards. Knowing that they come in, enforce the law, and then go home to their family and loved ones at the end of their shift while…
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In the aftermath of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School last week, more and more American citizens are calling for greater gun control. Former student Nikolas Cruz opened fire with a semiautomatic AR-15 in the hallways and school grounds, leaving a death toll of 17. This makes it the most fatal US…
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After the horrible events that took place at a Florida school earlier this week, the debate around gun control in the US. An ex-student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School opened fire on staff and students with an AR-15 rifle, killing 17 and injuring 15 others. Unfortunately, this is not even…
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You can imagine that anyone with empathy who is responsible for the death of another person would be racked with guilt for what they have done. But what we don't often think about, is how people can still be affected by these awful feelings when they were only acting in…
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If you had a stressful day at work, you can always relax with a bath bomb. You just run some hot water, and throw in the crumbly, Easter egg-colored ball. As it bubbles and fizzes, it breaks apart, dying the water candyland colors. Then you just slip in the tub…
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The full arsenal of the 19-year-old Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz has been revealed for the first time. Cruz, who has been charged with the murder of 17 people in a shooting in Florida, reportedly owned seven 'long guns' - all of which he purchased legally from stores…
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When it comes to traveling by aeroplane, there are loads of rules that have to be followed. On top of ensuring your luggage is within the correct weight restrictions, you also have to be careful about what sort of things you take into the cabin with you, bring all the…
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As pretty much everybody knows, weddings are sort of a big deal. Not only are they a pivotal moment in a couple's life together, it's also a day that they've probably been planning for years - if not decades - before actually making their way down the aisle and saying…
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Milly Smith, from Hull, England, goes by the username 'selfloveclub' on Instagram. She has been using social media as a platform to talk about mental health before, but has come out with some brave and crucial honesty about her own issues with mental illness. The 24-year-old blogger and mental health…
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As a certified dog obsessive, I can tell you that given a good home each and every dog can become as caring, adorable, and loyal as you would could ever hope. Yet when you make the decision to get one, there is always going to be some debate in the…
