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Asia is a truly magical place. It's also the very definition of madness. The word "outlandish" doesn't even begin to cover half of the things that go down on Earth's largest and most populous continent, and to be completely honest with you, we honestly wouldn't have it any other way.…
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For even the bravest of adults, the idea of testifying in court can be a scary prospect. Having to recount a terrifying or distressing experience in the most minute of details in front of complete strangers, to have invasive questions asked of you by someone you’ve never met, to face…
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While there can be little doubt that males have it easier than their female counterparts in general life, there are still some added pressures that come with being a man. You are expected to look after those around you while also looking after yourself and staying "strong". Arguably this model…
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If the last few weeks have taught us anything, it's that sexual abuse is rife in the world - whether we notice it or not. Often, abusers are people in positions of power. Some big Hollywood names have been outed as perpetrators of harassment and inappropriate behavior recently, but these…
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The top one per cent are blessed in many ways; not only are they impossibly talented, but they all seem to have won the genetic lottery too. Yes, the good looks and killer bodies of Hollywood a-listers are well documented on everything from retouched magazine covers to our social media…
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After the allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein came out, there has been a huge influx of other claims made about abuses of power in the entertainment industry. More women and men are finding the bravery to come forward after seeing many of these allegations being taken seriously rather than…
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What’s the strangest medical procedure you’ve ever been subjected to? Fortunately, for most of us, it’s probably nothing more than having an ingrown toenail removed or maybe a particularly awkward smear test. But no matter how uncomfortable it may be, if your doctor is telling you you need this, then they…
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Whether they like to admit it or not, most people have some kind of superstitious quirk. Even major airlines omit row 13 from their planes because it is considered bad luck. My personal weakness is wishing on 11.11; I don’t know what started it and to be honest, I don’t…
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Russian interference in elections, the impact of ISIS, mass shootings, an unstoppable heroin crisis and a looming nuclear war with North Korea; it’s fair say that the topics dominating American mass media right now are pretty dark. So a year after an election that was fought and won on the…
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Prince Harry is quite simply everyone's favourite royal. While he conducts himself in a manner befitting of his title, he is also happy to let his hair down from time-to-time and enjoy himself. Whether it's his charity work, his handling of children, or what he does in his spare time…
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On a crisp November morning in Tokyo, four members of a right-wing nationalist group, calling themselves the Tatenokai, approach the headquarters of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. One of them is a prolific author, once considered for the Nobel Prize, and widely hailed as one of the most important Japanese writers of…
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Unless you count playing Call of Duty, most of us have never fought in war. But we're still fascinated by the reality of it. We read amazing stories about veterans, like Louis Zampini in his biography, Unbroken. We see movie masterpieces like Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan and Dunkirk. We…
