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The jewel in the crown that is mediterranean food, Italian cuisine is characterised by flavour, resourcefulness and carbs. As a country which has brought us some incredible bread products - think pizza, focaccia and bruschetta - it is in danger of being typecast. However, there is far more to Italian…
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Best known for his alternative image and somewhat controversial stage personality, Marilyn Manson is an intimidating figure for many people. His shows are always extravagant and atmospheric - and last night's performance at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan was no exception. The 48-year-old singer was performing there as part of his…
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In the 1970s, OJ 'The Juice' Simpson was best known for his successful career in the NFL. After that, he was recognised for his acting roles and TV appearances. Now, though, he is probably best known as the man who got away with murder. In 1994, Simpson was charged with…
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When you're coming to the end of your relationship, it is pretty much the worst time of your life. You are bored, stressed, and constantly have itchy feet. But you don't want to end it because you are so terrified by the thought of being alone, that you genuinely think…
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How does a cliff lay an egg? That is the question geologists are asking in the face of a new mystery taking place in rural China. In Guizhou province, in southwestern China, tucked away in the corner of the Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Region, there exists a natural cliff-face that lays…
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You've seen it in the movies. A young kid sits cross-legged, and tries repeatedly to smack a fly with his bare hands. He fails, and fails. The fly buzzes about his head and irritates him. Finally, after all his trials and tribulation, his master raises his utensil from the bowl…
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The relationship between Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg likely drove thousands of voters to Donald Trump. The notion of establishment politics and Silicon Valley uniting in favor of internet censorship makes even the Leviathan itself look like no big deal. In the 21st century, the control of information is everything.…
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Our relationship with the US government is a perplexing one, unceasingly complex and eternally problematic. The powers that be are the American people’s guidepost, a formidable force on the world stage, our pillars without which we could not stand. As citizens, our lives are often in their hands, but are…
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Dogs are man's best friend. There for us in our darkest our to provide comfort and unconditional love, there also in our moments of triumph, to bound along next to us in unbridled joy. In short, dogs are basically the companion we don't deserve, but somehow are able to have,…
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Few things alive on Earth in 2017 are as awe-inducing and fearsome as a 17-foot-long crocodile. Longer than most cars, those prehistoric jaws are built to never let go once they've clamped down on a nice slab of human leg. A 17-foot saltwater crocodile is the biggest Queensland has seen…
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A week ago, category four Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, killing 16 people and leaving millions more in need of help. It is the latest in a string of devastating natural disasters to have wrought havoc in recent weeks, after the unprecedented scenes of flooding in Houston, and brutal tempests…
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Oh, to be rich and famous. Free from the shackles of financial constraint, life would appear to be chock full of sun-soaked vistas, absurdly Instagrammable brunches and red carpet interviews. In short, the stuff of our wildest dreams. Unfortunately, the effervescent glitz and glamour of celebrity is not attainable to…
