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When we think of nuclear weapons, we most often think of the power of the "big three", the USA, Russia and China, and perhaps North Korea. But Britain has been a nuclear power since 1952, and while former Prime Minister Clement Attlee is most often remembered for achievements such as…
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Modern Homo sapiens look different than their relatives from the pre-internet era. It seems that we have, in one way or another, accepted the internet into our very anatomy by using it as memory storage. It's a scary thought, really. The Google News Lab has released data on the world's…
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Oktoberfest celebrations take place all over the world throughout September, but you can’t really say you’ve done it right until you’ve done Oktoberfest in Germany. I should know, having ventured into the heartland of Bavaria just a few years ago to indulge my every inherent need for the devil’s nectar.…
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With over half of the UK's acid attacks taking place in the British capital, London has emerged as the veritable hot-spot for acid attacks of late. Certainly, the attack on Resham Khan and her cousin, Jameel Mukhtar, on June 21 caused nationwide outrage, and resulted in the Home Secretary pledging…
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While America’s President has always been backed up by his righthand man, the Vice President, everyone knows that it’s the First Ladies of the USA who run the show. She's the woman who Americans look up to. Some would say she's every bit as important as the Head of State…
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Going for a meal out is usually an enjoyable experience - that is, if you're not the person serving the food. While customers get to sit down and stuff themselves full of expertly-cooked grub, servers have to be the ones to pick up after them and cater to their every…
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As you will have noticed by now, 2017 isn't exactly a shining example for humanity. In the US, tensions between differing viewpoints are on the rise, with some situations even escalating to violence. The events of Charlottesville rocked the country, as arguments turned to skirmishes, and violence lead to tragedy.…
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The important people of this world are obliged to follow a strict rulebook which sets out the guidelines for what is and isn’t appropriate behavior. Living as a president or princess often means living a restricted life, so naturally, there are occasions when flashes of the real person show through,…
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Celebrity births are always such major news. It's like a holdover effect of royalty, where pop culture icons are expected to maintain meaningful family lines, and descendants to carry forth the tabloids - whether or not these children will grow into fame seekers is another question entirely. Babies North and…
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Most of us have heard tales of King Arthur growing up. He's the one who pulls the sword from the stone, leads the round table, and gets caught in an unfortunate love triangle with his wife Guinevere and Sir Lancelot. Now, the legend lives on. The story goes that after…
