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Belly buttons are really weird things, aren't they? They are so odd. They're one of those parts of our bodies, whether you have an 'innie' or an 'outie' (innie ftw), that you can't help but just find utterly bizarre. Obviously we all know the purpose of them lies with when…
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It's safe to say that the Millennial generation grew up obsessed with the Harry Potter franchise; we've all got accounts on Pottermore, we know which house we'd be sorted into and I don't know about you, but I even know what my Patronus would be. In fact, we're weirdly passionate…
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Plagued with some convoluted and downright nonsensical grammatical and spelling rules, the English language is notoriously difficult to learn. I mean, without some heavy-duty proofing, you could fall victim to embarrassing yourself in an important work email on account of a rogue apostrophe or semicolon, and really... who needs that?…
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Gun crime continues to be one of the most prevalent and damaging issues permeating our society to this day. Mass shootings - defined as a single incident in which four of more people are killed or injured - are a significant problem; the BBC reported last year that 374 such…
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Everybody has different routines in the morning as they prepare for the day ahead. Some people like to have showers in the morning, some the night before; there's an ongoing debate as to whether to brush your teeth before or after breakfast (or to eschew the meal entirely), but most…
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The internet is a wholly unpredictable place, full of unforeseen plot twists at every click. One moment you're an Average Joe who has a kinda funny idea, the next you're a worldwide superstar, reaping the benefits of your 15 minutes of fame. The beautiful thing about the internet is the…
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There are a number of jobs out there that come with considerable health risks. Emergency service roles, armed forces positions and construction work are probably the most obvious occupations that spring to mind - but there's also some more obscure jobs that pose some severe hazards to those performing them.…
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Last year, many of respected musicians, actors, and other beloved celebrities unfortunately passed away, leading many of us to blame the year itself for its bad luck. Now, it appears that 2017 may have a similar, yet far less tragic curse: the death of the celebrity relationship. It feels like…
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Whether you're in a serious relationship, at the early stages of one, or perusing dating apps at the moment, it's always hard to know what kind of person is going to be worth keeping around in the long run. While each man and woman is unique and has individual romantic…
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Things are getting insanely real for the team behind Narcos. Fiction is coming to reality as Pablo Escobar's brother comes forward with new threats against the Netflix cast and crew, following the brutal murder of Carlos Muñoz Portal, a 37 year old location scout whose body was found riddled with…
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While she has been mostly quiet about her future in mixed martial arts, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey looks like she's not going to be returning to the sport. In fact, it seems that she is becoming more committed to the world of wrestling after being involved in her first…
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As kids, we're often asked, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" and the responses usually don't often have much variety to them. Even as older children or young adults, we're fairly limited in what we pick out as a future career, simply because we probably don't…
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Bikini model Bree Keller, 22, has died after a tragic car accident in Sydney on Saturday. Bree's family have been left devastated by the incident, and are mourning the death of their daughter who was described as a "free spirited" model and hairdresser with a growing follower base on the…
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Donald Trump's time in the White House has been anything but a smooth ride. Since becoming the 45th President of the United States, Trump has alienated large swathes of US and beyond with arbitrary policies - seemingly intent on dividing rather than uniting the American population. Certainly, within the last…
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There are some things in life that you 100 per cent should not search on the internet unless you want to look like a complete weirdo/criminal. While I won't put these terms in a list for you (as they're NSFW), you can probably guess the majority of them. However, according…
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I have been lucky enough to never have been mugged, or even really felt threatened in any way by a stranger. If someone was to try and get my wallet or phone off me this way, I'm not entirely sure what I would do. I know someone who was held…
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If there's one thing Floyd Mayweather has a lot of, it's money. Money, after all, is his adopted middle name, and the undefeated boxer lives up to the moniker wilfully. Indeed, Mayweather is known almost as much for his prowess as a savvy businessman as his considerable ring craft, which…
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The field of robotics is one of the most fascinating avenues of scientific engineering in the modern world, and a robotics competition is one of the most challenging contests of mental aptitude. For decades now, our finest programmers have been attempting to create a machine in man’s image. Ever since…
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For years, fans of Game of Thrones have been disappointed to realize that the actress who plays Daenerys Targaryen, Emilia Clarke, is a brunette in real life. The white-haired Khalessi is only alive on-screen, and alas, her actress was not actually the platinum blonde Queen we all supposed she'd be.…
