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Despite the prevalence of psychology, the inner workings of the human mind are still largely a mystery, especially when it comes to our sense of memory. It’s pretty scary when you think about how easy it is for our brain to play tricks on us. You don’t even need to…
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Donald Trump always said he would build that wall. And it seems things are starting, though officials fear a backlash the size of last year's Dakota Access Pipeline protests in North Dakota. The wall is surely at the top of Trump's controversial proposals, among his healthcare plan, militarized police, increased…
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The actor Jack Black is probably best known for his legendary work in Kung Fu Panda or School of Rock, but it might come as a surprise to learn that he's also a pretty accomplished musician as well. He's the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Tenacious D,…
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The seventh season of Game of Thrones is officially over, and as we've managed to live a week without a new episode being released, we've taken the first steps to moving on. There's a gruelling two-year wait for the final season, in which time we'll have to find other things…
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It's been a tough week for news. It seems like everywhere you look, another negative story is breaking. In times like these, then, we need something positive. Something lighthearted. Something involving a bunch of Irish people losing their minds over a tiny creature in their kitchen. Well, fortunately, I have…
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At the end of August, fight aficionados around the world were witness to one of the fights of the decade, if not the century so far. The UFC champion Conor McGregor made the unprecedented switch to boxing, but was snuffed out on his debut in the 10th round by the…
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Modern dating is a minefield, let's just call it what it is. Before one can even contemplate the possibility of actually meeting the object of their potential affections face to face, we are forced to go through an absurd rigmarole in hapless pursuit of "the one". Dating in our modern…
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Is there anything more luxurious than having a hotel room to yourself? If it's a reputable establishment, you will have a whole horde of stuff to enjoy and inevitably pilfer. Certainly, there's the queen-sized bed on which you can starfish to your heart's content, a mini-fridge which you, and only…
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I should open with something like: is there a black hole at the center of your soul? Well, good news - there's also a black hole at the center of your galaxy. You're a perfect microcosm! Or so goes the depressing karmic news that rings with the sound of Old…
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If you had to name the best person in history and the worst person in history, whom would you choose? The most likely answer is something like: Jesus Christ and Adolf Hitler. Of course, this places Hitler in a very bizarre position. Despite being an ordinary man, he is considered…
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Few things are as stressful and unfulfilling as the job search. Despised by graduate students and job application veterans alike, it's an unfortunate situation that we all have to go through after passing the years of mandatory schooling. I've been through the job search more times than I care to remember, which…
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It describes itself as "media for the 65.8 million", which is the number of Americans who voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. It "contextualizes noteworthy facts, stats, and quotes for politically engaged citizens." And recently, it was endorsed by Hillary Clinton herself. What is Verrit? Well, that's the…
