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It's a sad fact that transgender people often face erasure in our society, and nowhere is this more clear than in the history books. Depressingly, little is taught about transgender history. This is partly due to the fact that the modern usage of the term "transgender" has only become codified…
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Educating yourself and developing your own opinions about the world is a process that goes on throughout your entire life (or at least, it should). Improving yourself in this way is something you can attempt by listening to others and empathizing with other perspectives. The thing that's hardest of all,…
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Meet Cameron Russell. She's a 30-year-old model from Boston who's walked the runway for Victoria's Secret, as well as major fashion houses Chanel, Prada, Versace and Louis Vuitton. She delivered a TED Talk in 2012, titled 'Looks Aren't Everything. Believe me, I'm a Model', which became one of the most…
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It's a professional's worst fear to have their talent-enabling body parts harmed in some way. A champion runner is hampered by a shattered knee. An opera singer fears for their vocal chords. And an illustrator's worst nightmare is to break their writing hand. So it's sad news for singer, songwriter, and…
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Is there any actor cooler than Harrison Ford? Honestly, I doubt it. He's the undisputed hero of many a nerd around the world, renowned for playing the part of some of the biggest badasses in popular culture. Just think of some of the character's he's had the privilege of playing…
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As much as some of us may deny it, we all care about our appearances to a certain extent. We put effort into cutting our hair and shaving various bits of our bodies, pay attention to the quantity and quality of the foods we consume, and, of course, we take…
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Whether you hate their guts or managed to stay on good terms, exes tend to have a power over us that is hard to escape from. Once you've gotten to the point where you can get out there and meet new people, even landing a date or two, you can…
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Harvey Weinstein jokes? Too soon. But apparently, television host and comedian James Corden didn't think so... Corden on Friday night took to stage at the Los Angeles AmfAR Gala (a black-tie charity event, none-the-less) and opened his speech with an awkward and uncalled for string of jokes about the 65-year-old movie producer who has…
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If, like me, you're a habitually nervous flyer, then you've probably heard a few well-worn platitudes about how safe flying on an airplane really is; such as how far, far more people around the world die as a result of car collisions than from flying. Still, that doesn't dissuade the…
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Actor Gerard Butler, famous for his roles in films such as 300, Olympus Has Fallen, and P.S. I Love You, was rushed to hospital earlier today after he was thrown off his motorbike in Los Angeles. His injuries are not thought to be too serious, but warranted professional medical treatment.…
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It seems like only yesterday we were at the height of summer, enjoying blue skies and barbecues and not giving the festive season a moment's consideration. Now, all of a sudden, it's October - and instead of everybody talking about the most important holiday of the year (Halloween), we're already on…
